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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is more budget-friendly, and its AMD Ryzen processor combined with a RTX 4070 graphics card provides solid performance for gaming and general tasks. It's more compact and easier to carry than the Razer Blade 17, but has a standard Full HD display at 144Hz refresh rate. The Razer Blade 17, on the other hand, comes with a more powerful Intel i9 processor and RTX 3080 Ti graphics, making it better suited for demanding gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software. The Razer's larger, high-resolution 4K display enhances visual work, but this plus its bigger screen size means less portability and potentially shorter battery life compared to the ASUS. Choose the ASUS for value and portability or the Razer for high-end performance and a superior display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.
The Razer Blade 17, with its more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, offers superior performance for general use, alongside a higher resolution and brighter screen that enhances visual experience. However, the ASUS TUF is more portable owing to its lower weight and smaller screen size, also offering longer battery life, making it better suited for users who prioritize mobility and longer unplugged usage.
Gaming and AI
8.0
8.6
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the Razer Blade 17 is somewhat better.
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for gaming and 3D applications as it sports a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a higher screen resolution compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 which has an Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a lower screen resolution; both have equal screen refresh rates, which is very important for smooth visuals during gaming. While the ASUS might handle gaming well, the Razer's premium GPU and superior screen resolution offer better performance and visual quality, albeit these features usually come at a higher price point.
Engineering and Design
8.2
9.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 provides robust performance for engineering and design tasks, with a strong CPU and a high-quality GPU, but its screen quality lags behind with a lower resolution and color space coverage compared to the Razer Blade 17, which boasts a superior display and more RAM, enhancing multitasking and precision in visual tasks.
Content Creation
8.0
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for content creation, though the Razer Blade 17 is somewhat better.
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
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.2
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15's screen offers crisp images and good brightness which suits everyday tasks, while its color accuracy appeals to engineers and designers, but its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for gaming or 3D work that requires smooth motion. The Razer Blade 17 provides excellent contrast and vibrant colors that benefit both casual use and professional design work, however, like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a refresh rate that may not keep up with fast-paced visuals. Both laptops, despite their strong display qualities for various tasks, aren't optimal for gaming or 3D modeling where high refresh rates are crucial to performance.
Battery
11.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$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 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to have good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,059 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7940HS | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 11 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming A15
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2023
"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."
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"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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