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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is generally less expensive than the Razer Blade 15 and has a high-end graphics card that makes it superior for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software. It has a larger screen with a higher refresh rate and more vibrant colors, making it better for entertainment and creative tasks. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Razer Blade 15. The Razer Blade 15, while more expensive, is lighter, offers a longer battery life, making it better for on-the-go use, though its graphics card is less powerful than the ASUS's. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5
8.0
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
9.0
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the Razer Blade 15 offer screens with high resolution and brightness, providing crisp, clear visuals and making them suitable for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. Their wide color gamuts ensure excellent color accuracy for engineering and design work, making them fit for professionals who require precise color representation for tasks like photo editing, graphic design, or CAD work. However, their lower refresh rates, while adequate for day-to-day tasks and professional design work, may not deliver the smoothest experience for Gaming and 3D applications, which often benefit from higher refresh rates for more fluid motion and less screen tearing.
Cost
$2,059
$2,500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $2,059 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Razer Blade 15 are both apt for general use due to their robust main processors and ample RAM, ensuring smooth operation, while their high-resolution IPS screens offer crisp and vivid visuals. The Zephyrus M16 stands out with slightly better battery life and heat management, making it a tad more reliable for extended use, but the Razer Blade 15 is marginally more portable and offers a higher portability score, appealing to those frequently on the move.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.5
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is equipped with a more advanced Intel i9 CPU and a higher-end Nvidia RTX GPU, providing superior performance essential for demanding engineering and design tasks, and features a screen with higher brightness and contrast which aids in detailed visual work.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Razer Blade 15 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
7.7
7.7
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Razer Blade 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.
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Razer Blade 15 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 Zephyrus M16 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,059 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.83'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.69" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 4.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 627 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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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Christian Hintze | March 2023
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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