The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers upper mid-range pricing, making it often somewhat less expensive than the high-end Razer Blade 18. While both are equipped with ample storage and powerful processors and graphics cards, the Razer Blade 18 comes with double the RAM, which can be a significant advantage for intensive tasks. The ASUS has a smaller 15.6-inch screen, while the Razer features a larger 18-inch display with a higher resolution, which could enhance your visual experience but at the cost of portability, with the Razer being heavier and bulkier. For demanding engineering tasks, 3D/machine learning, and gaming, the Razer Blade 18 may provide better performance; however, if portability and cost are major considerations, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is a compelling alternative. 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 18.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 offers a larger, sharper screen with better color reproduction, more RAM for multitasking, and superior keyboard and speaker quality, making it very good for general use, but it's heavier with less battery life, affecting portability. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is lighter with slightly better battery life which may appeal to those prioritizing portability, though its screen and speakers don't match the Razer's, and it has less RAM, making it just good for general tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
8.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the Razer Blade 18 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 300 Hz, is very good for gaming and 3D applications because these features allow for smooth and responsive visuals. The Razer Blade 18, on the other hand, is excellent for similar tasks due to its more potent Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a robust screen quality, despite having a slightly lower refresh rate of 240 Hz.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
9.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good.
The Razer Blade 18 is better suited for engineering and design due to its higher RAM capacity, which facilitates multitasking and complex computations, and its more powerful GPU, which is beneficial for rendering and 3D tasks, along with a higher resolution and brighter screen that offers more space and clarity for detailed work. The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, while still powerful with a high-end CPU and capable GPU, falls slightly behind in screen quality and RAM which may impact performance in the most intensive engineering and design applications, and has a lower screen resolution which might not be as optimal for fine detail work as the Razer's display.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both very good for content creation, though the Razer Blade 18 is somewhat better.
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
8.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
7.9/10
8.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the Razer Blade 18 both have high-resolution displays with ample brightness, making them clear and vivid for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, both laptops exhibit a broad range of colors, covering various color gamuts that ensure accuracy and detail in visual projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on both machines may result in less fluid motion and slower screen updates, which is less than ideal for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Razer Blade 18 both have only fair portability, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 18 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 18 costs $10.
"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."
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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