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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is more affordable and offers a decent experience for general use with moderate performance suitable for everyday tasks. It’s also lighter, which enhances portability, but has a lower-quality display and less powerful components compared to the Razer Blade 15. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15, while being more expensive, has a higher-quality display, better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, and superior build quality. It’s slightly heavier, which impacts portability marginally, but the tradeoff comes with a significant boost in computing power and overall quality. If you require high performance for graphics-intensive tasks or engineering software, and can afford it, the Razer Blade 15 is the better choice. If you prioritize saving money and need a laptop for general usage, the ASUS Vivobook 15X could serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is fair for general use, likely due to its adequate CPU and RAM, but it may be limited by its mediocre screen quality and portability; the Razer Blade 15 is rated good for general use because it surpasses the Vivobook with a superior CPU and double the RAM, coupled with better screen quality, portability, and battery life, making it more versatile for diverse tasks. Both laptops cater to general use adequately, but the Blade 15 offers enhancements in very important aspects like CPU performance and longevity on a single charge, justifying its edge over the Vivobook 15X in this category.
Gaming and AI
6.0
8.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 offers better gaming and 3D performance largely due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X's lesser AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Vega 7 graphics and standard refresh rate. While the ASUS Vivobook 15X may be more affordable, the Razer Blade 15 is built with higher screen quality and a more robust CPU, which translate to a markedly improved gaming and visual experience.
Engineering and Design
6.3
8.5
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 offers a more powerful CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a higher-resolution, brighter screen with better color coverage than the ASUS Vivobook 15X, making it better suited for engineering and design tasks that demand high performance and precision in visuals.
Content Creation
7.1
8.0
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
6.9
7.7
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
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
6.2
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you need a laptop for general tasks, the Razer Blade 15's high resolution and brightness make its screen more appealing than the Vivobook 15X, which is fair but not as vivid or sharp. For engineering and design work, the Razer's superior color accuracy and range are crucial for precision in visuals, an area where the Vivobook may fall short. However, both the Razer Blade 15 and Vivobook 15X have screens that may not satisfy gaming or 3D design needs, as they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion and fast-paced details.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$525
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and Razer Blade 15 both have good portability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 15X | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$525 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 15X
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Monica Chin | May 2023
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
Razer Blade 15
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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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