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TUF Gaming A16
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Book 13
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for content creation
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Excellent portability
  • Excellent battery life
  • Good speakers
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

8.4
TUF Gaming A16
Book 13
6.2
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.6
TUF Gaming A16
Book 13
7.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.

Screen Quality

7.9
TUF Gaming A16
Book 13
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.

Battery

6.0 Hours
TUF Gaming A16
Book 13
14.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
TUF Gaming A16
Book 13
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.2
TUF Gaming A16
Book 13
8.5
The Razer Book 13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has good build quality.

Cost

$1,699
TUF Gaming A16
Book 13
$1,389
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $1,699 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.8
TUF Gaming A16
Book 13
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Razer Book 13 are both good for general use.

Content Creation

8.0
TUF Gaming A16
Book 13
7.6
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A16 to be very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 is good.

Software Development

7.7
TUF Gaming A16
Book 13
7.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and Razer Book 13 are both good for software development.

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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS TUF Gaming A16Razer Book 13
ASUS TUF Gaming A16Razer Book 13

GENERAL

Price
$1,699
$1,389
Release Date
March 1, 2024April 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 9.9'' x 1.11''11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6''
Weight
5 lbs3.09 lbs
Width
13.98"11.64"
Depth
9.92"7.81"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HXIntel i7-1165G7
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6 Hours14 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh55 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"13.4"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16001920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
165Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
300 nits507 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.2/108.5/10
Portability Score
6.7/109.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.8/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.8/107/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
21
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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ASUS TUF Gaming A16

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PCWorld

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."

Razer Book 13

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NotebookCheck

Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."

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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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