The ASUS Vivobook 17 is a budget-friendly choice with a large 17.3-inch screen, decent for general use, and includes a number pad on the keyboard which may be useful for data entry or numeric tasks. However, its modest hardware is less capable for demanding tasks like 3D rendering or intensive gaming and it offers moderate battery life.
On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15, while more expensive, has a smaller but more vivid 15.6-inch display, superior performance for engineering, 3D work, machine learning, and gaming due to its advanced CPU and high-end graphics card. It also boasts a higher build quality and a backlit keyboard with customizable colors but has a heavier power brick which could affect portability.
When deciding between these two, consider if your priority is saving money and having a larger screen with a number pad or investing in higher performance for intensive tasks and a more premium build. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
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
7.0/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 17, with an Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM, is judged fair for general use because these specs offer moderate performance for everyday tasks and lower screen resolution, which affects the overall screen quality. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15 features a more powerful Intel i7 processor and 16GB of RAM, with a higher resolution and superior color accuracy, thus providing smooth and more visually engaging experiences for a variety of tasks, making it good for general use; however, this comes with a higher price and slightly less portability due to greater weight.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.0/10
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
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is fair for gaming and 3D because it features an Intel UHD Graphics integrated GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, both of which are modest for these tasks. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and 3D since it boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a much higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, providing a smoother and more visually rich experience.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.5/10
6.2/10
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 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a lower-tier CPU, less RAM and integrated graphics, which can limit performance in demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Razer Blade 15 boasts a high-end CPU, double the RAM, and a powerful dedicated graphics card, enabling better handling of resource-intensive applications. While the ASUS has a larger screen, it offers lower resolution and screen quality compared to the Razer's smaller, higher-resolution display, which is important for detailed design work; however, the ASUS is slightly lighter and thus more portable than the Razer.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.0/10
6.2/10
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 17 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
6.9/10
7.7/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.2/10
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a screen that is adequate for everyday tasks and engineering due to its resolution and brightness, but its color range may not meet the high standards required for professional design work. The Razer Blade 15 offers a superior display with vibrant colors and sharp details that cater well to both general users and those in engineering and design, thanks to its wider color gamut coverage. However, for 3D applications and gaming, neither laptop excels, as both have displays with lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion rendering.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have good portability, though the Razer Blade 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$429
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"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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