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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is less expensive and offers ample performance for general use and gaming, with a larger screen and longer battery life, which might be suitable if you're on a budget. The Razer Blade 15 costs more but delivers higher performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, with a brighter, higher resolution display and more vibrant colors, ideal for professionals who need top-tier visuals and computing power. It's thinner and lighter, enhancing portability, but has a shorter battery life. Balancing cost against performance and specific needs will guide your best choice between these two laptops. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
8.0
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
The Razer Blade 15 offers better gaming and 3D capabilities primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming A16's AMD RX 7600S GPU and 165Hz refresh rate. However, the ASUS has a decent GPU and refresh rate for gaming, but those seeking top-tier performance, especially in high-frame-rate scenarios, would benefit from the Razer Blade 15's higher specifications.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is tailored for engineering tasks with a notable CPU and ample RAM, but its GPU and screen resolution are less robust than the Razer Blade 15, which features an advanced GPU and higher screen resolution, making it exceptional for design tasks where visual detail and graphic performance are crucial. While both laptops have quality IPS displays, the Razer Blade 15's superior color accuracy and contrast, along with a more compact and lighter design, contribute to its better fit for engineering and design professionals who also value portability and screen quality.
Screen Quality
7.5
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, both ASUS and Razer laptops offer screens with appealing resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp visuals and comfortable visibility. For engineering and design work, the Razer Blade outshines the ASUS with superior color coverage, providing a wide range of colors crucial for detailed and color-accurate projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may disappoint, as they don't support the smooth, rapid visuals that these activities often demand.
Battery
12.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 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
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$930
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $930 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is well-suited for general use, offering a larger screen with a higher battery capacity for longer usage, which is complemented by a capable CPU and RAM combo; it is somewhat heavier and bulkier though, which affects portability. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 15 provides high-resolution display and superior screen quality, along with a powerful CPU and more storage space out of the box, at the cost of lower battery life and with a slimmer, lighter design that enhances its portability.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
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
7.3
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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 A16 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS TUF Gaming A16 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$930 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.97'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | 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 | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 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 | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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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Dominic Bayley | May 2023
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."
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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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