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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a larger screen, better hardware for gaming and intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, but is heavier and has shorter battery life compared to the Razer Book 13. The Razer Book 13 offers longer battery life and higher portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, plus it has a touchscreen, making it suitable for on-the-go usage and general tasks. The Razer might be a bit pricier but is beneficial for productivity and portability. If performance in demanding applications is a priority, and you are less concerned with size and weight, the ASUS could be a great choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.2
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is considered good for gaming and 3D due to its high-performance GPU and a screen with a high refresh rate, which are very important for smooth visuals in fast-paced games and rendering 3D objects. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, while offering a decent CPU and good screen quality, has a lower-tier GPU and a standard refresh rate screen, which makes it less suitable for intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is equipped with a higher-end CPU and dedicated GPU which excel in tasks demanding intense processing and graphic performance, crucial for engineering and design software, whereas the Razer Book 13, while still suitable for such tasks, trades off some performance for superior portability and battery life, with its lighter weight and efficient integrated graphics.
Screen Quality
7.5
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for gaming and AI, and content creation.
If you prioritize a vibrant and clear display for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, both the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Razer Book 13 offer high-resolution screens with ample brightness, ensuring a pleasant general use experience. For engineering and design work, where color accuracy is paramount, both laptops provide a wide color gamut, covering a significant portion of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spaces, which is essential for professional-grade creative work. However, for gaming or 3D applications that demand fluid motion, neither laptop would be ideal since they don't offer high refresh rates, resulting in less smooth visuals during fast-paced action or animation.
Battery
9.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Razer Book 13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Razer Book 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its high-performance CPU and advanced GPU, is a good fit for both general use and gaming, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Razer Book 13, which offers good general-use performance, a high-resolution touchscreen, and longer battery life making it highly portable.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Razer Book 13 are both 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
7.7
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Razer Book 13 are both 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.
Cost
$1,375
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,375 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G16 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,375 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13650HX | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 291 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G16
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
Razer Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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