Alienware m18 vs ROG Strix Scar 18
Alienware m18
2023 · $2,299 today
6555
ROG Strix Scar 18
2023 · $2,799 today
6758
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Alienware m18 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why ROG Strix Scar 18 is better
- Storage: 2 TB SSD vs 1 TB SSD(2.0× more)
- Refresh Rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz(45% more)
- Weight: 3.0 kg vs 3.5 kg(17% less)
- Battery: 90 Wh vs 87 Wh(higher)
Verdict
ROG Strix Scar 18 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Alienware m18 | ROG Strix Scar 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i9-13980HX | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 4090 | NVIDIA RTX 4090 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD● |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18 in | 18 in |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 QHD+ | 2560x1600 QHD+ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz● |
| Battery & Portability | ||
| Battery | 87 Wh | 90 Wh● |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 3.0 kg● |