If you prioritize portability and lower cost while still getting good performance for a variety of tasks, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is a solid pick. However, its smaller screen may limit the experience for tasks that benefit from more screen real estate. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17, while more expensive and heavier, offers a larger, higher-resolution display and significantly more power for demanding applications like 3D work, machine learning, and gaming, along with better build quality and a higher quality keyboard, which might be useful for longer work sessions or more comfortable gaming. The trade-off is in portability and cost, as it's less convenient to carry around and more of an investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
9.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is suitable for engineering and design with its AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, plus a high-quality screen and 16 GB RAM, making it lightweight and more portable. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 offers exceptional performance for similar tasks due to its superior Intel i9 CPU, Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, larger and higher-resolution screen, and double the RAM, yet it is heavier and less travel-friendly.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.6/10
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Flow X13 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the Razer Blade 17 provide clear and bright displays with high resolution, making texts and images sharp and vivid, ensuring a pleasant everyday experience. In engineering and design, their wide color gamuts cover the spectrum needed for precision in color work, leading to accurate color representation which is crucial for professional editing and modeling. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, their lower refresh rates could lead to less smooth visuals, which can be a disadvantage for fast-paced action where quick screen updates are essential.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Very Good
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,500
$4,300
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
The Razer Blade 17 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 offers a high-quality touch-enabled display with strong CPU and GPU performance in a ultraportable 2-in-1 design that facilitates general use and has decent battery life, while the Razer Blade 17 provides a larger, higher-resolution screen, more RAM for heavier multitasking, and superior build and speaker quality but is less portable and has shorter battery life. Both laptops have ample storage and effective heat management for comfortable operation, with the ROG Flow X13 standing out in portability and battery efficiency, and the Blade 17 excelling in screen size and overall performance enhancement due to its more powerful components.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 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.
Software Development
8.0/10
8.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Razer Blade 17 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Flow X13 or the Razer Blade 17
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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