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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen, a higher resolution for sharper image quality, and superior performance for 3D and engineering tasks, the Razer Blade 18 is an excellent choice, albeit at a higher price. It also has better built-in speakers and a webcam, but it's slightly heavier and has shorter battery life for general use. The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, on the other hand, offers a high refresh rate display and longer battery life at a somewhat lower price, with performance suitable for most gaming and general use, but it doesn't match the Razer in terms of raw power for the most intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is great for general use due to its high-end CPU, ample RAM, quality IPS screen, and a decent blend of portability and battery life, while the Razer Blade 18 stands out with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, superior screen resolution, and better overall build and speaker quality, albeit with a slight trade-off in battery life and less portability. Both laptops offer large, high-quality displays and are equipped with ample storage and efficient heat management, but the ASUS is slightly more portable and longer-lasting on battery, making it a better choice for those on the go, whereas the Razer provides a superior audio-visual experience and performance suitable for more demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
9.3
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 17 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers substantial computing power with its robust CPU and GPU, making it suitable for demanding engineering tasks, but the Razer Blade 18 surpasses it with a more powerful CPU and GPU combo, as well as twice the memory, which is crucial for complex designs and simulations. Additionally, the Razer Blade 18's superior screen resolution enhances clarity and detail for design work, although it's less portable due to its larger size and slightly heavier build compared to the ASUS.
Software Development
7.5
8.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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
8.1
8.9
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 provides a pleasing visual experience due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but the Razer Blade 18 offers an even sharper display with higher brightness, making for a more vibrant and clear screen. In engineering and design, both have a wide color range covering DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, essential for color-accurate work, with the Razer Blade 18 edging out slightly due to better overall color fidelity. However, for Gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial, both fall short, as they prioritize color accuracy and resolution over the smoother motion provided by higher refresh rate screens.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
8.4
8.9
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
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 17 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17's Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a very high screen refresh rate make it very good for gaming and 3D applications, while the Razer Blade 18, with its more robust Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU but lower refresh rate, stands out as excellent for those same tasks, offering more graphical power but at a reduced screen refresh speed. The Razer Blade 18 also provides a larger and higher-resolution screen, which can enhance overall screen quality and immersion in gaming and 3D environments.
Content Creation
8.2
8.6
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 17 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.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 18 to have only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Razer Blade 18 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$2,400
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $2,400.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.02'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 292 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Allen Ngo | May 2021
"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."
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"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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