The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is less expensive with solid performance for gaming and general use, offering good battery life and a high refresh rate display, but it's heavier and has a lower resolution screen. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 is pricier with a high-end processor and graphics card, more memory, and storage, delivering superb performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering. It also has a larger, higher-resolution display with a better color range, making it ideal for creative work. However, its battery life is shorter, and it's also heavier, which affects portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
The Razer Blade 18 stands out for general use with a higher quality screen, double the RAM for better multitasking, and superior build and speaker quality as compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, though the latter offers better portability with longer battery life. However, the ASUS is lighter and thus easier to carry around, and is likely less expensive, presenting a cost-effective choice for users seeking a balance between performance and portability.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has an AMD RX 6800M GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 300 Hz, making it good for gaming and 3D applications; however, the Razer Blade 18 has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and an ample screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, alongside a higher screen resolution, which is why it's considered excellent for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
9.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good.
The Razer Blade 18 stands out for engineering and design use with its higher-resolution screen and powerful CPU, GPU, and double the RAM compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G15, resulting in smoother multitasking and more detailed visuals. While the ASUS has solid performance and a good screen, the Razer Blade also offers higher quality speakers and keyboard, though it is less portable and might be noisier under load.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
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
7.3/10
8.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
7.9/10
8.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize clear, vivid images for everyday tasks like browsing or watching videos, both the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the Razer Blade 18 have displays with high resolution and brightness, ensuring a crisp, bright viewing experience. For engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is crucial, both laptops offer displays with good color coverage, making them suitable for professionals who require precision in color-sensitive projects. However, for gaming or 3D rendering where smoother motion is key, the lower refresh rates of these laptops' screens may not deliver the most fluid visual experience, compared to models with higher refresh rates typically favored by gaming enthusiasts.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Razer Blade 18 both have only fair portability, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 18 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition or the Razer Blade 18
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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