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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers the flexibility of a 2-in-1 convertible that can function as both a laptop and tablet, with a higher resolution 4K display that's ideal for sharp visuals, making it suitable for general use and multimedia consumption. It is lighter and has a very good battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15 leans towards higher performance with its more powerful processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics card, better suited for gaming, 3D work, or machine learning tasks. It has a 1440p display with a high refresh rate, advantageous for gaming. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the Zenbook. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Excellent portability
- Very 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
Gaming and AI
6.3
8.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 boasts a superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing its suitability for demanding gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower refresh rate, is less optimal for such tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.4
8.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with its versatile 2-in-1 design, offers the flexibility of being a tablet as well, contributing to its strong portability, yet it may not match the Razer Blade 15's superior CPU and GPU that greatly enhance performance for engineering and design tasks. While both have quality screens and sufficient RAM, the Razer Blade 15's higher screen refresh rate and advanced GPU cater better to engineering software and design work that demands more graphical horsepower.
Screen Quality
7.9
8.2
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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, and software development.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the Razer Blade 15 both offer excellent screen quality with their high resolution and bright displays, which make viewing documents and browsing the web a pleasure. For engineering and design tasks, both laptops provide screens with wide color gamuts, ensuring that the colors you work with are accurate and vibrant, which is crucial for any color-critical work. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, where the refresh rate is key to a smooth experience, these laptops may fall short, as they prioritize resolution and color over faster screen refresh capabilities, which could lead to less fluid motion in fast-paced games or 3D simulations.
Battery
10.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers excellent battery life and portability, which is ideal for general use, along with a high-quality screen and 2-in-1 versatility; however, it may not handle the heat as well as other laptops. The Razer Blade 15, while less portable due to its weight, provides a superior keyboard and speaker quality for an overall high performance, but with lesser battery life, making it better suited for shorter, intense sessions.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.6
7.7
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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 Flip S13 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
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Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
Razer Blade 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"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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