For gaming or heavy 3D tasks, the Razer Blade 17 with its more powerful graphics card is superior, though it costs more. Its screen also has a higher resolution, which is better for professionals in video editing or graphic design. However, the Asus ROG Strix G17 is more affordable and offers great performance for most uses, though with slightly less powerful graphics. The Asus has a slightly larger battery, suggesting potentially longer battery life, but real-world usage can vary. If portability is a concern, both are similar in size and weight, but the Razer is slightly thinner. Lastly, the Razer brings additional benefits like a better build quality and potentially longer software support due to its more recent release date. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 comes with a powerful CPU and ample RAM, but the Razer Blade 17 offers double the memory and a higher-resolution screen which makes it very good for general use; both have large screens and similar portability, though the Razer's higher screen quality and resolution may give it an edge in display clarity. However, if portability and battery life are very important, you may find the ASUS to be somewhat more suitable due to its slightly higher battery capacity, but keep in mind the Razer has superior RAM which is important for multitasking.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.5/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
8.4/10
8.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 17 for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 17 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Razer Blade 17 have panels with high resolution and brightness, making them excellent for general use where clarity and visibility are key. For engineering and design, both laptops offer displays with wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation which is crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion, their lower refresh rates can lead to less fluid visuals compared to screens optimized for these high-paced activities.
Battery
3.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 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
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 17 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,391
$4,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
The Razer Blade 17 and ASUS ROG Strix G17 are both very good for gaming and AI.
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
8.8/10
9.1/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 17 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good.
The Razer Blade 17 is considered excellent for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, double the RAM of the Asus, and top-tier Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics, coupled with a high-resolution screen that leads to better detail clarity and color accuracy.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.5/10
9.8/10
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 Strix G17 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 ROG Strix G17 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
"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."
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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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