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Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score
- Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
- Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.
Verdict
Key takeaways
- Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) leads Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) overall by 12 points (67 vs 55 out of 100).
- Key differences: display resolution, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) has 3472 × 2266 vs 2560 × 1600 px; refresh rate, where Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) has 240 vs 120 Hz; brightness, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) is 800 nits brighter; weight, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) is 1.48 kg lighter; battery capacity, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) has 100 vs 90 Wh.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) leads overall
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) · 81 overall, #4 of 94
67
Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) · 66 overall, #47 of 94
55
Key differences
- Display resolutionApple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) 3472 × 2266 vs 2560 × 1600 px
- Refresh rateAsus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) 240 vs 120 Hz
- BrightnessApple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) 800 nits brighter
- WeightApple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) 1.48 kg lighter
- Battery capacityApple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) 100 vs 90 Wh
Scores by Category
Evenly split — each wins 5 of 15 categories
| Category | ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Display | +18 | |
| Performance | +80 | |
| Battery | Tie | |
| Memory | +18 | |
| Design & Weight | +54 | |
| Processor | Tie | |
| Storage | +76 | |
| Integrated Graphics | +49 | |
| Discrete Graphics | +91 | |
| Ports | +5 | |
| Connectivity | Tie | |
| Webcam | Tie | |
| Security | +44 | |
| Sound | +25 | |
| Input | Tie |
Physical Comparison
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) is 1.48 kg (81%) heavier than MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro).
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Watch-outs
Compromises to know before you buy
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- No SD card reader.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
- No USB-A ports — older accessories need an adapter.
Detailed Specifications
Processor
| Feature | ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
Processor model |
Integrated Graphics
| Feature | ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
Integrated graphics model |
Discrete Graphics
| Feature | ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
Discrete graphics model | N/A | |
3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 24,599 | N/A |
Memory
| Feature | ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
Memory capacity | 32 GB33% more | 24 GB |
Technology | ||
Memory upgradeable | Yes | N/A |
Storage
| Feature | ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
Storage capacity | 4 TB300% more | 1 TB |
Display
| Feature | ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
Size | 18 in10% more | 16.3 in |
Display resolution | 2560 × 1600 px | 3472 × 2266 px |
Refresh rate | 240 Hz100% more | 120 Hz |
Display type | ||
Brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,000 nits67% more |
Battery
| Feature | ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh11% more |
Design & Weight
| Feature | ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
Dimensions | 39.9 × 29.8 × 3.2 cm | 35.55 × 24.42 × 1.60 cm |
Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.82 kg45% less |
Performance
| Feature | ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
PassMark CPU Mark | 55,677 | N/A |
Active cooling | Yes | N/A |
Specification Note
Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.
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