The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is somewhat better.
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
7.9/10
8.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers a balance of resolution and brightness that's conducive to various tasks, while the Razer Blade 14 stands out with even higher resolution and brightness, making text and images crisper and easier to see in different lighting conditions. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation essential for these fields, but the Razer Blade 14 has higher coverage of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which offers richer and more precise colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which means they are less ideal for fast-paced visuals that benefit from quicker screen updates.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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 (2023) 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
$2,400
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a robust CPU and a high-refresh-rate screen suitable for intense tasks and gaming, but it's relatively less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Razer Blade 14, which offers exceptional portability and battery life for on-the-go use, along with a high-resolution display that elevates general use and media consumption.
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
8.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers a high refresh rate and a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU which is great for gaming and 3D tasks, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) also delivers strong performance with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, and although it has a slightly lower refresh rate, the screen’s quality is superior in brightness and color coverage.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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 requiring high computational power, complemented by a quality screen with a high refresh rate; however, it is less portable due to its larger size and weight. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) boasts an AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, offering comparable performance in a more compact form, with superior screen resolution and color accuracy, making it an excellent choice for on-the-go professionals who also prioritize display quality.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 or the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
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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