If you prioritize gaming and can stretch your budget slightly, the Razer Blade 15 provides a higher screen resolution and better build quality. However, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, being less expensive, also offers strong gaming performance but with a lower screen resolution and slightly less premium build. The Razer Blade 15 is more portable due to its thinner and lighter design, which might appeal to you if mobility is a concern. Conversely, ASUS has a reputation for durability and toughness, which may be beneficial if you're hard on your gear. Both laptops have similar storage and memory, so your decision might come down to whether you value a better display and portability over cost savings and ruggedness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 provides a decent balance of resolution and brightness, making it comfortable for everyday tasks, whereas the Razer Blade 15 excels with a sharper and brighter display, enhancing the overall experience. For engineering and design work, both laptops offer good color accuracy and range, but the Razer Blade 15 has a slight edge with its superior coverage of professional color spaces, which is critical for precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on both the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Razer Blade 15 may result in less fluid motion and slower response times, which are key for fast-paced visuals and a smooth gaming experience.
Battery
11.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability, though the Razer Blade 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with its high battery capacity and full HD screen, is well-suited for general use, offering long-lasting performance and a decent display for everyday tasks. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15, while more portable and with a higher screen resolution, provides shorter battery life, making it ideal for users who prioritize display quality and portability over extended use without charging.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
8.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Razer Blade 15 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
8.2/10
8.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, is tailored for demanding engineering software and is built sturdy, but slightly heavier, making it less portable than the sleeker Razer Blade 15, which also has a powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, but boasts a higher resolution screen for clearer details, a more compact design, and higher quality inputs like its keyboard and speaker, at the expense of shorter battery life.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 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
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 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 15 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."
"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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