The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is generally less expensive than the Razer Blade 17, offering considerable savings. If you prioritize portability, the M16 is lighter and more travel-friendly. It also has superior battery life for longer use on a single charge. For general use, both laptops are exceptional; the M16 has a high refresh rate display for smoother visuals, which can be beneficial for fast-paced gaming. Conversely, the Blade 17 has a larger, higher resolution screen with a greater pixel density, enhancing detail and workspace for creative tasks or engineering software. However, the Blade 17 is heavier, which may make it less convenient for on-the-go use, and its higher performance specifications may be more than what is necessary for typical everyday tasks, demanding a premium price. If maximizing performance is your goal, especially for 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming, the Blade 17 has more RAM and a more powerful GPU, which can handle demanding tasks and applications with ease. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
Excellent overall display quality
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 offers better general-use performance than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 as it has more RAM, which is beneficial for multitasking, and a higher-resolution screen which presents sharper images, albeit with potential sacrifices in battery life due to a larger, more pixel-dense display. While both have high-end CPUs and ample storage, the ASUS is more portable and has a longer battery life, making it easier to use on the go, but trades off some performance that comes with the Razer's more powerful graphics hardware and double the RAM for handling more demanding tasks.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
9.0/10
8.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 17 for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize vibrant images and crisp text for everyday tasks, both laptops offer good panel types, high resolution, and solid brightness, making them a great fit for general use. For engineering and design work, the importance of accurate colors means that both laptops' adherence to professional color standards like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB allow for precise color work. However, if you're into fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering, the lower refresh rates on these screens may not be ideal, despite their good resolution and panel type.
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,059
$4,300
$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 17 costs $4,300.
The Razer Blade 17 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 are both very good for gaming and AI.
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
8.8/10
9.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 17 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Razer Blade 17 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 17 compare to other laptops
"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."
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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