Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11

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.
  • Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.
  • Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11 has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) leads Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11 overall by 12 points (64 vs 52 out of 100).
  • Key differences: display resolution, where Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) has 3840 × 2400 vs 2560 × 1600 px; refresh rate, where Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) has 240 vs 165 Hz; brightness, where Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) is 500 nits brighter; only Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) has memory upgradeable; technology, where Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11 has LPDDR5X vs DDR5.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) leads overall
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) · 66 overall, #47 of 94
64
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11 · 63 overall, #57 of 94
52
Key differences
  • Display resolutionAsus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) 3840 × 2400 vs 2560 × 1600 px
  • Refresh rateAsus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) 240 vs 165 Hz
  • BrightnessAsus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) 500 nits brighter
  • Memory upgradeableAsus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) only
  • TechnologyLenovo Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11 LPDDR5X vs DDR5

Scores by Category

ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) wins 7 of 13 categories · Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11 wins 2

CategoryROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11Lead
Display
+30
Battery
+84
Memory
+30
Design & Weight
+72
Processor
+57
Storage
Tie
Ports
+13
Connectivity
Tie
Performance
Tie
Webcam
+100
Security
+28
Sound
+19
Input
Tie

Physical Comparison

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)

Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)

No notable compromises found.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11

  • RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11
Processor model
N/A

Integrated Graphics

Feature
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11
Integrated graphics model
N/A

Memory

Feature
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11
Technology
Memory upgradeable
Yes
No

Storage

Feature
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11
Storage upgradeable
Yes
Yes

Display

Feature
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11
Size
18 in18% more
15.3 in
Display resolution
3840 × 2400 px
2560 × 1600 px
Refresh rate
240 Hz45% more
165 Hz
Response time
3 ms
N/A
Display type
Mini LED
Brightness
1,600 nits45% more
1,100 nits

Battery

Feature
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11
Battery capacity
90 Wh
N/A

Connectivity

Feature
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11
Wi-Fi technology

Ports

Feature
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11
USB Type A
3
2
USB Type C
2
2
Thunderbolt technology

Design & Weight

Feature
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11
Dimensions
39.9 × 29.8 × 3.5 cm
34.7 × 24.2 × 1.67 cm

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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