The ASUS Vivobook 16X is more suited for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D rendering, and gaming due to its higher-performing graphics card. However, because of its larger size and heavier weight, it's less portable than the Razer Book 13. The Razer Book offers a touch screen, better battery life, and more portability, making it a better choice for general use and travel. If price is a concern, the ASUS typically costs less but comes with the tradeoff of reduced mobility and battery life compared to the Razer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is better suited for gaming and 3D applications because it incorporates a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz, enhancing visual fluidity and rendering capabilities essential for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.1/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X outshines the Razer Book 13 for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which are essential for computation-intensive tasks and rendering, respectively; its larger screen with good quality provides a more expansive workspace. While the Razer Book 13 offers a highly portable design with a high-quality screen and solid build, its lower-performing integrated graphics and processor make it less optimal for demanding engineering software but still suitable for less intense applications.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for gaming and AI.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the Razer Book 13 provide pleasant visuals with their high-resolution displays and bright screens, ensuring clear and sharp images for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. Their screens also cover a wide range of colors, beneficial for engineering and design work where precise color representation is crucial for accuracy. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which makes them less suitable for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion provided by higher refresh rates is key to an optimal experience.
Battery
5.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Book 13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Razer Book 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is well-suited for general use due to its combination of a capable CPU, ample RAM, a high-quality screen with good color coverage, and sufficient storage, while still being reasonably portable and offering decent battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, while also strong in CPU and RAM performance, excels in portability due to its lighter design and compact size, and brings a sharper, high-quality screen, all with a battery life that supports mobile use, albeit potentially at a higher price point.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Razer Book 13 are both good for content creation.
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
7.4/10
7.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 Vivobook 16X and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
"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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