Asus ROG Strix Scar 18
RTX 5090 · 175W · Core Ultra 9 290HX
Head-to-head
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 vs MSI Raider 16 Max HX
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 is the faster machine, averaging 4% more frames across 10 games. We haven't confirmed a UK price for both machines, so treat this as a performance comparison rather than a value one.
Frame rates, side by side
| Game | Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 | MSI Raider 16 Max HX | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assassin's Creed Shadows | 96 | 89 | +7 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 212 | 211 | +1 |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 107 | 97 | +10 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 173 | 177 | -4 |
| Dota 2 | 208 | 190 | +18 |
| F1 24 | 372 | 364 | +8 |
| Final Fantasy XV | 214 | 205 | +9 |
| GTA V | 187 | 188 | -1 |
| Strange Brigade | 494 | 471 | +23 |
| X-Plane 11 | 122 | 113 | +9 |
1920×1080, High preset, upscaling off. Source: Notebookcheck.
Specifications
| Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 | MSI Raider 16 Max HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| GPU | RTX 5090 | RTX 5090 |
| GPU power | 175W | 175W |
| CPU | Core Ultra 9 290HX | Core Ultra 9 290HX |
| Memory | 128GB | 32GB |
| Display | 18in 3840x2400 | 16in 2560x1600 |
| Refresh | 240Hz | 240Hz |
| Weight | 3.605kg | 2.655kg |
| Score | Not scored - no UK price | Not scored - no UK price |
How these numbers were produced
Frame rates here are not measured by us, and we label how each one was arrived at. A figure marked measured comes from a published run on that exact machine. A figure marked representative is derived from the GPU and its power limit (TGP) and cross-referenced against published reviews - a sound estimate of what that configuration delivers, but not a measurement of that specific laptop. Unless stated otherwise, numbers are 1920x1080, High preset, upscaling off. Where a laptop ships in several power configurations we use the wattage of the exact SKU listed, because a 140W RTX 5070 and a 115W one are not the same product.
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MSI Raider 16 Max HX
RTX 5090 · 175W · Core Ultra 9 290HX