The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers superior performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, supported by a powerful processor and graphics card. However, it's less portable due to its larger size and weight, and its battery life is shorter than the Razer Book 13. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13 is more portable and offers significantly longer battery life, making it better suited for on-the-go usage and general-use tasks. Its smaller screen supports touch interaction and has a higher pixel density. If you need high performance for demanding applications, choose the ASUS. If mobility and battery life are your priorities, go for the Razer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
6.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with its superior Intel i9 processor and high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, is better suited for intensive engineering tasks and design work, offering robust computational performance and graphics capabilities. Meanwhile, the Razer Book 13, with a lower-powered Intel i7 processor and integrated graphics, is more portable and has higher screen brightness, making it suitable for engineering and design users who prioritize mobility and outdoor visibility.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for gaming and AI, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Razer Book 13 both offer high resolution and brightness which are crucial for sharpness and visibility, making them suitable for general use and engineering tasks where detail and color accuracy are key. Their screens also cover a wide range of color gamuts, ensuring fidelity in colors that is necessary for professional design and editing work. However, they lack high refresh rates which are vital for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D tasks, leading to a less optimal experience in fast-paced scenarios or when working with motion graphics.
Battery
5.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 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
Fair
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent 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 Book 13 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
$1,389
$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 Book 13 costs $1,389.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Razer Book 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is equipped with a powerful CPU and high-quality GPU, making it suitable for general use with good screen quality, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Razer Book 13, which offers great portability and longer battery life with a good screen, though its CPU and integrated graphics are less powerful, making it ideal for less-intensive general use. Both laptops come with ample RAM and high-quality keyboards, but the ASUS is heavier and less convenient for on-the-go usage while the Razer Book is more travel-friendly, but may not handle demanding applications as well.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 to be 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
7.4/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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 Book 13 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 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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