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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is generally less expensive and provides a balanced experience suitable for both general use and gaming; however, it has a lower quality display and less powerful hardware compared to the Razer Blade 17. The Razer Blade 17, while more costly, offers a premium experience with a higher resolution screen, stronger performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, along with better build quality. For portability, the ASUS is lighter, while the Razer has a longer battery life. If budget is a concern and portability is important, the ASUS might be preferred, whereas for top-tier performance and screen quality, the Razer is more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
- Good portability
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
257.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
5.0 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 F15 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 offers superior general use performance with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, a higher-resolution display, and better keyboard and speaker quality, but it's less portable and has a slightly shorter battery life compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, which is lighter with a longer battery life but has a less powerful CPU, half the RAM, lower screen resolution, and somewhat lower quality in keyboard and speakers.
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 F15 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the Razer Blade 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, with its Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz, provides a solid gaming experience, while the Razer Blade 17 elevates this with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and the same 144Hz refresh rate on a larger and higher resolution display, resulting in exceptional gaming and 3D performance.
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 F15 is very good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is well-suited for engineering and design with its capable CPU and high-end GPU, but the Razer Blade 17 surpasses it with an even more powerful CPU, top-tier GPU, and a superior screen resolution providing sharper and more color-accurate visuals.
Content Creation
7.7
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 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
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 F15 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
6.9
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15's screen might not match the Razer Blade 17's clearer and brighter display, making the Razer a better choice for crisp text and vibrant images. When it comes to engineering and design, the Razer Blade 17 excels due to its wider color coverage, which ensures more accurate color reproduction crucial for these tasks, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming F15's color gamut is less suitable. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as their refresh rates aren't as high as what's preferred by gamers for smooth motion, despite the resolution and panel type being adequate.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$4,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 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.
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 F15 to have good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS TUF Gaming F15 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $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 | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 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 | 257 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 | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming F15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
Razer Blade 17
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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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