The ASUS Vivobook 16 is less expensive and offers good general performance, portability, and a long battery life, making it suitable for day-to-day tasks and light engineering work. However, the Razer Blade 18, while more expensive, boasts superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming due to its more powerful CPU and GPU. With a high-refresh-rate display and impressive build quality, the Razer Blade 18 is better for demanding tasks but is heavier and has shorter battery life, which impacts its portability. Consider how you prioritize cost, performance, battery life, and portability when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with its modest processor and integrated graphics, provides a balance between performance and battery life, suited for everyday tasks and more portable due to its lighter weight, while the Razer Blade 18, with a high-end processor and dedicated graphics card, offers superior performance and screen quality for demanding applications but is less portable and has shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
8.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a fair GPU and screen refresh rate, which are enough for casual gaming and some 3D tasks but might struggle with demanding graphics, while the Razer Blade 18, with its excellent GPU and higher refresh rate screen, excels in delivering a fluid and detailed gaming and 3D experience. Additionally, the somewhat important factors like the superior CPU and screen quality of the Razer Blade 18 contribute further to its performance, making it more suitable for hardcore gaming and professional 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
9.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 offers superior performance for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, double the amount of RAM, and a higher-end Nvidia graphics card compared to the ASUS Vivobook 16's AMD Ryzen 7 processor and integrated AMD Vega graphics. While the Vivobook 16 is more portable and likely quieter in operation, the Razer Blade 18's higher screen resolution and color accuracy make it better suited for intensive tasks and detail-oriented work.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 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
7.3/10
8.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 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
6.4/10
8.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with a screen that offers moderate resolution and brightness, provides a comfortable experience for everyday tasks but may fall short for precision work like engineering due to limited color coverage. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18's high-resolution display brings vibrant, accurate colors that benefit detailed design work, but both laptops lack higher refresh rates needed for smooth 3D rendering, making them less ideal for high-frame-rate gaming or advanced 3D applications. Screen considerations like panel type, screen brightness, and color accuracy become deciding factors based on whether the laptop is for everyday productivity, professional color-critical tasks, or entertainment and gaming.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 18 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$669
$10
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $669 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 16 or the Razer Blade 18
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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