The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers better battery life and a lower cost but is slightly less portable than the Razer Blade 15. Both have equivalent storage and memory, but the Razer Blade 15 stands out for gaming, 3D, and machine learning tasks with its higher-end graphics card, and scores higher in keyboard quality. If portability and intensive tasks are important and you're willing to pay more, the Razer Blade 15 is a solid choice. However, for general use or if budget is a concern, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED with its OLED display is an excellent option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
8.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its high-quality OLED screen and a decent refresh rate, offers a strong gaming and 3D experience, but the Razer Blade 15 outshines it with a much higher screen refresh rate and a more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, catering very well to high-framerate gaming and more demanding 3D tasks. While both have capable CPUs and high-quality screens, the superior GPU and refresh rate in the Razer Blade 15 make it a clear choice for those prioritizing gaming and 3D performance.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED provides vibrant colors and deep blacks due to its OLED panel, offering excellent resolution and brightness, which is great for general use and particularly beneficial for engineering and design where color accuracy is crucial. The Razer Blade 15 also offers good resolution and brightness with colors that are accurate enough for general use and most engineering tasks. However, both laptops may fall short for gaming and 3D purposes, as their screens don't prioritize the high refresh rates critical for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals that avid gamers and 3D professionals often require.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$990
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Razer Blade 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers solid performance with an advanced processor and ample RAM, a high-quality OLED screen, and an impressive battery life, making it a well-rounded choice for general use. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15, while also providing strong performance components, prioritizes gaming-grade graphics and a faster screen refresh rate, at the cost of reduced battery life, which also suits general use but with an edge for graphically-intensive tasks. Both laptops feature portable designs, though storage, keyboard quality, and heat management play a less critical but still relevant role in their suitability for common tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design.
The Razer Blade 15 offers a more powerful dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU which is better for high-end engineering and design tasks than the integrated GPU in the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED; however, the latter has a more color-accurate OLED screen and lighter weight that enhances portability.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Razer Blade 15 are both very 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
7.9/10
7.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Razer Blade 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Razer Blade 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"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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