The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is geared towards high-end performance and gaming, with a more powerful processor, higher-quality graphics, and a larger, higher-refresh-rate screen, which makes it suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. However, it’s heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13 is more affordable, lightweight, offers a touchscreen, and has longer battery life, making it highly portable and better for general use and business purposes. If you need a laptop for demanding software and games, and don’t mind the extra weight and cost, the ASUS may be better, whereas if you prioritize portability, battery life, and a more moderate price, the Razer Book 13 would be a good choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
Very good for general use
Very good 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
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18's superior CPU and larger RAM make it very efficient for multitasking and demanding tasks, coupled with a high-quality screen for clear visuals, however, its larger size and heavier weight compromise on portability and its battery life is shorter, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 is more portable and boasts a longer battery life, making it convenient for travel and extended use, along with a good-quality screen and sufficient CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, but it falls short in handling more intensive applications due to its less powerful processor and graphics.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
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 G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is tailored for gaming and 3D applications with its high-performing Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen that supports a 240Hz refresh rate, vital for smooth, immersive gameplay and 3D rendering. Conversely, the Razer Book 13, with its integrated Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers moderate performance suitable for less demanding tasks but might struggle with the intensity of modern games and complex 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
7.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a high-end CPU, a powerful dedicated GPU, and a high-quality, large screen, making it very suitable for intensive engineering and design tasks, though it is less portable and has limited battery life. In comparison, the Razer Book 13, while still suitable for engineering and design due to its capable processor and screen, prioritizes portability and longer battery life, but lacks a dedicated GPU which is important for more demanding graphics tasks.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 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
8.1/10
7.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for software development, while the Razer Book 13 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
8.7/10
7.3/10
18.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a high-resolution display and excellent brightness, making it ideal for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, while its comprehensive color coverage ensures accurate color representation for professional design. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate can detract from the visual fluidity that these activities often require. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 provides adequate resolution and good brightness for general and engineering use, along with decent color representation, yet it shares the Strix’s limitation in refresh rate, which affects its performance in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 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
Poor
Excellent
18.0in
SIZE
13.4in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Razer Book 13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,299
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
"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."
"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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