Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 14 vs Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)

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.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 14 leads Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) overall by 9 points (70 vs 61 out of 100).
  • Key differences: display resolution, where Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) has 3840 × 2400 vs 2880 × 1800 px; refresh rate, where Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) has 240 vs 120 Hz; brightness, where Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) is 600 nits brighter; battery capacity, where Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) has 90 vs 67.18 Wh; processor model, where Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 14 has Intel Core Ultra X7 358H vs Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus.
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 14 leads overall
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 14 · 67 overall, #44 of 94
70
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) · 66 overall, #47 of 94
61
Key differences
  • Display resolutionAsus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) 3840 × 2400 vs 2880 × 1800 px
  • Refresh rateAsus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) 240 vs 120 Hz
  • BrightnessAsus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) 600 nits brighter
  • Battery capacityAsus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) 90 vs 67.18 Wh
  • Processor modelSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 14 Intel Core Ultra X7 358H vs Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Scores by Category

ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) wins 6 of 14 categories · Galaxy Book6 Pro 14 wins 4

CategoryGalaxy Book6 Pro 14ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)Lead
Display
+35
Performance
+80
Battery
+32
Memory
+3
Design & Weight
+82
Processor
+34
Storage
Tie
Integrated Graphics
+56
Ports
+21
Connectivity
Tie
Webcam
Tie
Security
+44
Sound
+12
Input
Tie

Physical Comparison

Galaxy Book6 Pro 14
1.24kg
Weight

Value for Money

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

Galaxy Book6 Pro 14

ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 14

  • RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.
  • No SD card reader.

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)

No notable compromises found.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature
Galaxy Book6 Pro 14
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
Processor model

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Galaxy Book6 Pro 14
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
Integrated graphics model
N/A

Memory

Feature
Galaxy Book6 Pro 14
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
Memory capacity
32 GB
N/A
Technology
Memory upgradeable
No
Yes

Storage

Feature
Galaxy Book6 Pro 14
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
Storage capacity
1 TB
N/A

Display

Feature
Galaxy Book6 Pro 14
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
Size
14 in
18 in29% more
Display resolution
2880 × 1800 px
3840 × 2400 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz
240 Hz100% more
Response time
N/A
3 ms
Display type
Mini LED
Brightness
1,000 nits
1,600 nits60% more

Battery

Feature
Galaxy Book6 Pro 14
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
Battery capacity
67.18 Wh
90 Wh34% more

Ports

Feature
Galaxy Book6 Pro 14
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
USB Type C
2
2

Design & Weight

Feature
Galaxy Book6 Pro 14
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
Dimensions
31.42 × 22.07 × 1.17 cm
39.9 × 29.8 × 3.5 cm
Weight
1.24 kg
N/A

Performance

Feature
Galaxy Book6 Pro 14
ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)
PassMark CPU Mark
33,559
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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