The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers excellent performance in both general use and especially in 3D/machine learning and intense gaming with its powerful processor and high-end graphics card, but it's larger and heavier, which may be less convenient for carrying around. Additionally, its battery life is shorter, so frequent access to a power source is necessary. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it excellent for on-the-go use, and it has a much longer battery life. Its performance is also remarkable, though it's slightly behind the ASUS in handling highly demanding tasks like engineering software and top-tier games. Both are similarly priced with high-quality screens; the Razer's higher resolution is better for sharpness but might stress the GPU more in games. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Very good for general use
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
If you prioritize a laptop for general use or engineering and design, consider the Razer Blade 14, which offers a high-resolution, brightly lit display with extensive color coverage, ensuring sharp and accurate visuals which are crucial for design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Razer Blade 14 may not provide the smoothest experience due to lower refresh rates, despite their excellent resolution and panel types; here, adept gamers and 3D creators often seek laptops with faster screen refresh rates to enhance fluidity and reduce motion blur. Thus, while both laptops may excel in everyday tasks and professional design work, you may want to look elsewhere if gaming or 3D rendering is a top priority for you.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 stands out for general use with its higher resolution screen offering better clarity and color accuracy, excellent portility due to its smaller size and lighter weight, along with a longer battery life that supports extended use away from a power source. In comparison, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 provides solid performance with a similar CPU and GPU but is less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go usage despite its very good keyboard and capable heat management.
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
7.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 excels in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its high refresh rate display, which allows for smoother visuals in fast-paced scenes, while the Razer Blade 14, though also good for gaming and 3D, offers a slightly lower refresh rate but a higher resolution screen which can provide sharper images. Both laptops equip powerful GPUs that handle demanding graphics workloads, and they have capable processors, but these features come at a cost to battery life for the ASUS compared to the Razer Blade.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with its powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, excels in engineering and design tasks, but it is heavier and less portable than the Razer Blade 14, which boasts an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, equally capable RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and a higher resolution screen, which contributes to finer details for design work, while also being more portable and having a higher-quality keyboard.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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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