When choosing between the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Razer Blade 14, consider that the ASUS may offer you solid gaming performance at a lower cost, but often with a bulkier form and possibly less premium build quality. The Razer Blade 14, while usually more expensive, often has a more compact and high-quality build, potentially better display options, and can be easier to carry around. If battery life is a priority for you, the Razer Blade might offer longer usage on a single charge. For intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or engineering software, both laptops should perform well, but the Razer might edge out with better thermals due to its build, albeit at a higher price point. If gaming is your main focus and you're okay with a heavier laptop, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 provides good value for money; however, if you seek portability and a premium feel, and don't mind spending more, the Razer Blade 14 could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Very good for general use
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, laptops like the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with its satisfactory panel type, resolution, and brightness, offer a pleasant viewing experience for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. The Razer Blade 14 enhances that experience with a superior display that offers sharper images and more vivid colors, making it excellent for professionals in engineering and design who need accurate color reproduction for tasks like photo editing and CAD work. However, both models fall short for gaming and 3D applications, primarily due to lower refresh rates which can result in less smooth visuals in fast-paced games or when working with 3D rendering.
Battery
11.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 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 TUF Gaming A15 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 offers superior processor performance, a higher resolution and brighter screen, as well as exceptional portability and keyboard quality, which provides a very good experience for general use, but at the expense of shorter battery life compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, which still offers good CPU and RAM for general use, sufficient storage, a solid screen, and longer battery life, making it a good option for those who prioritize longer use without charging.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 is good.
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
8.2/10
8.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 features a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, along with a large battery, contributing to its strong performance in engineering and design applications; however, its larger size and higher weight make it less portable.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.1/10
9.1/10
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 Razer Blade 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.6/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"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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