The ASUS Zenbook 13, with its lower price and high portability, is excellent for general use, offering good battery life and an OLED screen. It's lighter and has a smaller screen, which makes it ideal for those who travel or commute frequently. However, due to its less powerful processor and graphics, it's not a fit for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, gaming, or engineering work. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18 is pricier and bulky but packs a much stronger processor and advanced graphics card, making it suitable for gaming, 3D modelling, and machine learning tasks. It has a larger, high-refresh-rate screen for smoother visuals, but this also means it has shorter battery life and is less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 outperforms the ASUS Zenbook 13 in general use thanks to its stronger CPU, larger RAM capacity, and higher-quality screen, which contribute to faster and smoother operation while handling more demanding tasks and providing a more vibrant display. Despite its advantages, the Razer Blade 18's increased weight and larger size sacrifice portability and it has a shorter battery life compared to the highly portable and longer-lasting ASUS Zenbook 13, which is also well-suited for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 13, with its integrated Vega 8 GPU and a standard 60Hz display, offers moderate gaming and 3D capabilities that are suitable for less demanding tasks, while the Razer Blade 18’s powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and high 240Hz refresh rate screen provide a top-tier experience for intensive gaming and 3D applications, complemented by a higher quality CPU and screen.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
9.3/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 surpasses the ASUS Zenbook 13 in engineering and design primarily due to its more powerful Intel i9 processor, 32 GB of RAM, and superior Nvidia RTX GPU compared to the Zenbook's AMD Ryzen 7 and integrated Vega 8 graphics. Additionally, the Razer's larger and higher-quality IPS screen, combined with a higher resolution and greater battery capacity, further establishes its excellence for demanding tasks despite being less portable and producing more operating noise than the slimmer and quieter Zenbook.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 is 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
8.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
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
7.8/10
8.9/10
13.3in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the ASUS Zenbook 13 offers a clear and bright display that makes everyday tasks enjoyable, and its high resolution ensures sharp text and images, while the Razer Blade 18 provides a similar visual experience with its own vibrant screen. For engineering and design, the Zenbook and the Blade both excel with wide color gamuts, enabling precision in color-critical work, although their screen sizes and resolutions may affect the amount of detail visible. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, making them less suited for fast-paced visuals compared to laptops with higher refresh rates.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
18.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 18 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
$10
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
"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."
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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