The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is more portable and has a longer battery life, which is ideal for on-the-go use. Its OLED screen is also highly rated for color accuracy. It may better suit general use and professionals needing excellent screen colors. The Razer Blade 15, on the other hand, offers a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, making it better for intensive 3D tasks, machine learning, gaming, and engineering use. It has a higher refresh rate display that's favorable for fast-paced gaming but is heavier and has shorter battery life which might be less convenient for frequent travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Best in class portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is rated very good for general use thanks to its well-rounded performance in CPU and RAM, superior screen quality, excellent portability, and strong battery life, making it highly suited for a variety of everyday tasks. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15, while still good for general use, might face issues like overheating due to its focus on high-performance components which, although beneficial for demanding applications, could detract from comfort and efficiency in typical day-to-day activities.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
8.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook S 13 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 is more suitable for gaming and 3D tasks due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card compared to the ASUS Zenbook S 13's Intel i7-1355U Iris Xe, and a much higher screen refresh rate which is crucial for smooth visuals in fast-paced games.
Software Development
8.3/10
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
8.2/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Razer Blade 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
If you prioritize screen clarity and color for tasks like document editing or web browsing, both the ASUS ZenBook S 13 and the Razer Blade 15 are excellent, boasting high resolutions and brightness that enhance your viewing experience. For precision work in engineering and design, where color accuracy is critical, both laptops offer wide color gamuts ensuring that colors are vibrant and accurate. However, for gamers or those working with 3D graphics who require smooth motion, neither laptop is ideal as they don't emphasize high refresh rates, which are essential for fluid visual performance in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
11.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Best in Class
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook S 13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 excels in engineering and design due to its high-quality OLED screen and ample RAM, making it excellent for detailed work and multitasking, while the Razer Blade 15 includes a powerful GPU suitable for demanding 3D tasks and a high-refresh-rate screen preferred for fluid visuals. However, the Zenbook S 13 is more portable with a lighter build, and the Razer Blade 15 stands out with its superior heat management and higher overall build quality.
Content Creation
8.5/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
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How the ASUS Zenbook S 13 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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