The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Razer Blade 15 are similar in price and specs like storage, RAM, and GPU, so your choice may come down to nuances. The ASUS comes with a slightly more powerful processor which is better for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and it has a higher screen refresh rate which is great for fast-paced games. However, the Razer Blade offers better resolution for crisper details, a slightly lighter and thinner build for ease of portability, and better overall build and speaker quality. Choose the ASUS for peak performance in heavy tasks or the Razer if you prefer a more premium build and display with easier portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 15.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Razer Blade 15's superior panel type, higher resolution, and greater brightness deliver clearer and more vibrant visuals, making it very good for daily tasks like browsing and watching videos. In engineering and design work, both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Razer Blade 15 provide rich and accurate colors due to their wide color gamuts, aiding in precise color work. However, neither laptop excels in gaming and 3D applications as their screens have lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and slower response times during fast-paced activities.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 has 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 15 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
$2,500
$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 15 costs $2,500.
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
8.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 excels in gaming and 3D applications with its high-refresh-rate screen and powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, matching the Razer Blade 15 which also boasts a potent GPU for high-fidelity gaming and crisp, quality display that benefits from a high refresh rate to deliver smooth visuals in motion-intensive scenarios. However, the Strix Scar has a slightly higher refresh rate which may appeal to competitive gamers who prioritize the fastest possible screen response times, while the Razer Blade 15, with its quality screen and somewhat better CPU, offers a balance of gaming performance and potential for productivity tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Razer Blade 15 both boast powerful CPUs and GPUs, with high RAM capacity, making them excellent for demanding engineering and design tasks that require intensive computing resources and graphic processing. They also feature high-quality screens with vibrant color accuracy and good contrast, although the ASUS prioritizes refresh rate and the Razer offers higher resolution, and both have their compromises with the Razer being more portable and having a better keyboard, while the ASUS is slightly heavier with increased operating noise.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Razer Blade 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
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Razer Blade 15 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."
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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