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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers an OLED touch screen with higher resolution, which is ideal for color-critical work, but this also results in shorter battery life compared to the Razer Blade 15. The Razer Blade 15, with its higher refresh rate display and more powerful GPU, is better suited for gaming and smooth visuals. Both laptops are similarly priced with ample storage and memory for general, engineering, and creative tasks. The Zenbook is slightly heavier, and while both have good build quality, the Razer Blade's is rated slightly better. The Zenbook excels in screen color fidelity, but the Razer's portability is marginally better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Content Creation
8.5
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is somewhat better.
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
8.2
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 15 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
8.3
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Razer Blade 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X with its high resolution and brightness would offer a clear and vivid display, making it ideal for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, both this ASUS and the Razer Blade 15 cover a wide color spectrum, providing accurate color representation which is crucial for professional editing work. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, these laptops may not be optimal since a higher refresh rate is critical for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenes, which neither of these models specializes in.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
7.6
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
7.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X to be very good for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X excels in general use due to its OLED screen offering excellent color coverage and higher screen resolution which enhances visual experience, combined with sizable battery capacity that supports longer usage away from power sources, although it's less portable due to being heavier. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15, while also solid for general use with a high-quality IPS screen and potent CPU that ensures smooth performance, falls a bit short in battery life and is lighter, thus more portable, which is advantageous when mobility is a priority.
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.0
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good.
The Razer Blade 15 boasts a higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti compared to the Asus Zenbook Pro 16X's RTX 3060, providing superior graphics performance, which is paramount for gaming and 3D tasks. Additionally, the Razer Blade 15's screen has a higher refresh rate at 240Hz, offering smoother motion and better responsiveness in gaming scenarios compared to the Zenbook Pro 16X's 60Hz display.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers exceptional screen quality with its OLED display and high resolution, making it suitable for detail-oriented engineering and design tasks, while its dedicated NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPU ensures solid performance in graphical applications. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15 also caters well to engineering and design with a powerful Intel i7 CPU and superior NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti GPU for intensive workloads, but trades off some screen real estate and display brilliance for enhanced portability and a higher-quality keyboard..
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 Pro 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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