If you prioritize portability and longer battery life for general use at a more affordable cost, the ASUS Zenbook 13 is a solid choice, featuring an efficient AMD Ryzen processor, lightweight design, and excellent screen quality. However, if you require superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Razer Blade 15, with its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, would be more suitable despite being heavier and having a shorter battery life, while also being more expensive. Both laptops have quality builds and good screens, but the Razer excels in high refresh rate for fast motion visuals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is favored for general use due to its exceptional portability and long battery life, coupled with a high-quality OLED screen, suitable for everyday tasks. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15, while also good for general use, offers more power with an advanced CPU, more RAM, and a higher-resolution display, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it ideal for more demanding applications but less convenient for on-the-go usage.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
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
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15's Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti offers significantly better gaming and 3D performance compared to the AMD Vega 8 graphics in the ASUS Zenbook 13, and it also benefits from a higher screen refresh rate that enhances the gaming experience. Additionally, the Razer Blade 15 includes a more powerful CPU and higher quality screen, which are beneficial for gaming and 3D applications, even though they are of somewhat lesser importance than GPU and refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.5/10
5.8/10
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 Zenbook 13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 13, with a moderate processor and integrated graphics, is suitable for lighter engineering tasks, and its OLED screen provides crisp visuals but may lack the power needed for more complex designs. Conversely, the Razer Blade 15 boasts a high-end CPU and a powerful dedicated GPU, making it ideal for demanding engineering software, complemented by a high-resolution screen for detailed work, but it's heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
8.2/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 13 provides a clear and vibrant display with adequate resolution and brightness that makes everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos pleasant. When it comes to engineering and design work, both the ASUS Zenbook 13 and the Razer Blade 15 offer wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals who need precise color representation are satisfied. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced visuals are key, the lower refresh rates of these laptops' screens may not deliver the smooth motion that gamers and 3D artists seek.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 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.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$890
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS Zenbook 13 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 Zenbook 13 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
"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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