The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers superior refresh rates suitable for intensive gaming and a larger screen, but it's heavier and bulkier which makes it less portable than the Razer Blade 14, which is lighter and has a higher resolution display for sharper images. The Razer Blade also has a longer battery life, which is beneficial for use on the go, but has a smaller screen size which might not be preferred for gaming or multitasking. Both have similar processors and graphics cards, offering ample performance for engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning, but the ASUS has an edge in performance due to its cooling system. If you prefer a more portable laptop with a high-resolution display, go for the Razer Blade 14, but if you are looking for a gaming-focused machine with a larger display and can handle added bulk and shorter battery life, the ASUS could be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Very good for general use
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
7.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its higher screen refresh rate, enhancing visual fluidity, while both laptops share the same powerful GPU suited for demanding graphics. The Razer Blade 14, although with a lower refresh rate, still offers a great gaming experience and is complemented by a high-resolution display for sharp image quality.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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 high-quality display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers a good balance of resolution and brightness, while the Razer Blade 14 steps up with a combination of excellent resolution and standout brightness. For professionals in engineering and design, the Razer Blade 14 presents superior color accuracy with its wide color gamut, which is crucial for detailed and color-critical work, though the ASUS also does well in this respect. However, for gaming and 3D applications that rely on swift motion rendering, both laptops may fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion compared to models designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,499
$10
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 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 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers a larger screen with more real estate for multitasking and a powerful CPU for demanding tasks but sacrifices portability and has limited battery life, while the Razer Blade 14 provides a balance of performance with a high-resolution display, increased portability, and longer battery life, making it a more versatile option for on-the-go users.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
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 17 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 stands out for engineering and design use with its high-performance CPU and GPU, extensive RAM, and larger but less sharp screen, making it suitable for demanding tasks despite its lower portability. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 offers a balance of power and portability with a similarly capable CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and a higher-resolution screen, though its smaller size and lighter weight make it a more travel-friendly option without compromising much on performance.
Content Creation
8.2/10
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 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Razer Blade 14 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
7.5/10
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
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Razer Blade 14 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."
"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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