Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the Razer Book 13 involves considering your priorities. The Vivobook S 15 offers a larger screen, more storage, and it's less expensive, but it has a lower battery life compared to the Razer Book 13 and is slightly heavier, which could affect portability. The Razer Book 13 is more portable with a higher battery life and a higher quality build, making it more suitable for on-the-go use and long work sessions. If your work involves graphics or color-sensitive tasks, the Razer's display offers better color accuracy and higher brightness. However, if budget and storage are main concerns, then the Vivobook S 15 may be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has no clear advantages over the Razer Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15's screen may not be as sharp and vibrant due to the limited brightness and standard resolution, which is adequate for everyday tasks but may lack the clarity needed for precision in engineering designs or the immersive experience desired in gaming. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13 offers a higher resolution and brighter display that enhances visibility and detail for both daily use and specialized engineering software, though it still falls short for gaming due to its lower refresh rate, which can result in less fluid motion. Neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D modeling, as the screens on both do not support high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth, responsive visual performance in these scenarios.
Battery
9.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 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 S 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$908
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Razer Book 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is equipped with a strong CPU and ample RAM, making it well-suited for general use, and its larger screen offers good color representation even if it's not the most portable; it manages heat well but might not be as quiet during operation.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Razer Book 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is equipped with AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Vega 8 graphics, which are fair for gaming and 3D applications but may not handle intensive gaming at high settings, paired with a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate suitable for casual gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
7.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Razer Book 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15, with its AMD Ryzen CPU paired with Vega 8 GPU, and a screen that offers a decent color range and brightness, is well-equipped for engineering tasks and design work; however, it is slightly heavier which may affect portability. The Razer Book 13 offers a solid Intel CPU and Iris Xe graphics with a higher resolution touchscreen and better portability, but its smaller screen size and lower GPU performance might limit some design applications. Both have ample RAM, but screen quality and portability differ, with the Vivobook leaning towards performance and the Razer towards mobility and premium features like a touchscreen.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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 S 15 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
"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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