If you need a laptop for heavy tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with its robust hardware, will deliver better performance but it will be less portable and have shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13 offers better portability and battery life, making it suitable for general use, including business and productivity tasks, but it won't handle intensive tasks as well. Consider how you plan to use the laptop along with your needs for portability and battery life to make your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
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 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, making it superior for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Razer Book 13, which uses Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate. Despite having good screen quality, the Razer Book 13's capabilities are more suited to general use rather than intensive gaming or 3D tasks due to its limited graphics performance.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is preferred for engineering and design due to its more powerful processor, the Intel i9, and superior graphics with the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, which can handle the demands of engineering software and detailed designs more effectively than the Razer Book 13’s Intel i7 processor and integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics.
Content Creation
8.2/10
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
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is 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.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Razer Book 13 have panels with high resolution and brightness, making text clear and images vivid, which enhances the viewing experience. Engineers and designers will appreciate their wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for precise design work. However, gamers and 3D designers may find the lower refresh rates on these screens less suitable, as they can affect the smoothness of motion and responsiveness which are key in fast-paced gaming and 3D rendering environments.
Battery
7.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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
Poor
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,499
$1,389
$500
$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 Book 13 costs $1,389.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Razer Book 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is favored for general use due to its powerful Intel i9-12900H CPU and ample RAM, coupled with a high-quality screen, although its large size and weight detract from its portability and it has a shorter battery life. Conversely, the Razer Book 13, while having a less powerful Intel i7 CPU, is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, and offers a longer battery life, making it also good for general activities; however, it may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly as the ASUS.
Software Development
7.5/10
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
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Razer Book 13 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 Book 13 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 Book 13 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."
"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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