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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize a larger screen and higher resolution for tasks like video editing and graphic design, the Razer Blade 17 with its higher screen resolution would be the better choice, although it commands a higher price. On the other hand, if you want a larger screen and better value for performance, especially for gaming, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is less expensive and features a more powerful main processor and GPU, but has a lower resolution. The ROG's heavier weight also makes it less portable. Both laptops have substantial RAM and storage for demanding applications, making them suitable for engineering work as well as general use. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
  • Good battery life
  • Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
  • Excellent for engineering and design
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Excellent keyboard

Key differences

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Screen Quality

8.7
ROG Strix G18
Blade 17
8.6
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 17 for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 17 has a better screen for engineering and design, and content creation.

Battery

8.0 Hours
ROG Strix G18
Blade 17
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Poor
ROG Strix G18
Blade 17
Fair
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.8
ROG Strix G18
Blade 17
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has good build quality.

Cost

$1,900
ROG Strix G18
Blade 17
$4,300
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $1,900 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.3
ROG Strix G18
Blade 17
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
8.0 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 and ASUS ROG Strix G18 are both very good for general use.

Gaming and AI

8.7
ROG Strix G18
Blade 17
8.6
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Razer Blade 17 are both very good for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

8.9
ROG Strix G18
Blade 17
9.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.9/10
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 G18 is very good.

Content Creation

8.6
ROG Strix G18
Blade 17
8.5
9.9/10
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 ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Razer Blade 17 are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

8.1
ROG Strix G18
Blade 17
8.5
9.9/10
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 and ASUS ROG Strix G18 are both very good for software development.

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How the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS ROG Strix G18Razer Blade 17
ASUS ROG Strix G18Razer Blade 17

GENERAL

Price
$1,900
$4,300
Release Date
April 1, 2023February 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
15.7'' x 11.6'' x 1.06''15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78''
Weight
6.61 lbs6.06 lbs
Width
15.71"15.55"
Depth
11.57"10.24"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i9-13980HXIntel i9-12900H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours5.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh82 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
18"17.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16003840 x 2160
Refresh Rate
240Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
422 nits486 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.8/108.5/10
Portability Score
5.7/106.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.3/107.3/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.6/109.1/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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ASUS ROG Strix G18

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Florian Glaser | March 2023
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."

Razer Blade 17

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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"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 Strix G18 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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