The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 2025 wins in 8 out of 16 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is RAM (300% better).
ROG Strix G18 2024 wins in 1 spec (MSRP: 49% better).
Recommendation
Choose ROG Strix SCAR 16 2025 if you want the best overall performance — especially ram.
Choose ROG Strix G18 2024 if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | ASUSROG Strix G18 2024 | ASUSROG Strix SCAR 16 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5.8 GHz | 5.8 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| GPU VRAM | 8 GB | 24 GB+200% |
| GPU TGP | 140W | 175W+25% |
| Memory |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM Speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Storage | 1000 GB | 2000 GB+100% |
| Storage Type | NVMe PCIe Gen4 | NVMe PCIe Gen4 |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 18 | 16 |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 | 240 |
| Panel Type | IPS | Mini LED |
| Portability | ||
| Battery | 90 | 90 |
| Weight | 3 | 2.7−10% |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7+8% |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4+2% |
| Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 1+100% |
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Type | ||
| Category | Gaming | Gaming |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $1,800−49% | $3,500 |
| Release Date | Jan 2024 | Mar 2025 |
