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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a laptop with better performance for 3D, machine learning, or engineering tasks and plan to use it for intensive gaming, the Razer Blade 15 stands out with its more powerful graphics card. However, it is usually more expensive and has a bulkier power brick, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is a bit more affordable and offers a higher resolution touch screen with a better battery life, making it more suitable for general use and portability. The tradeoff is that it has less raw performance for demanding tasks compared to the Razer Blade 15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
- 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
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
7.9
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
491.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio are both good for general use, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, with a flexible hinge design for multiple usage modes, high screen brightness and color accuracy, and sufficient power through its CPU and graphics card, makes for a versatile device suitable for general use, with the perks of portability and a reasonable battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15, boasting superior CPU, a larger high-refresh-rate display, and a more powerful graphics card, caters well to both general use and demanding tasks, but with a compromise on battery life and slightly less portability due to its increased weight.
Gaming and AI
6.6
8.0
4.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are very important for these workloads, compared to the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio which has a less capable GPU and a lower screen refresh rate. While both have quality screens and capable CPUs, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the Razer Blade 15 enhance the gaming experience significantly, providing smoother visuals and better rendering speed for complex graphics.
Engineering and Design
7.3
8.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.9/10
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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is equipped with a versatile hinge for varied use cases and a good CPU and GPU combination for engineering and design, but the Razer Blade 15's more powerful CPU and superior GPU make it very good for these tasks, despite being slightly heavier and less portable. Both have high-quality screens and ample RAM, but the Razer Blade 15 offers a larger screen and higher resolution, which can be more advantageous for detailed design work.
Content Creation
7.4
8.0
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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.
Screen Quality
8.0
8.2
14.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
491.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a crisp, clear display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, both the Surface Laptop Studio and the Razer Blade 15 offer high-resolution panels with good brightness, making them excellent choices. For those involved in engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring that the colors you see on screen are accurate and consistent for professional work. However, if you're heavily into gaming or 3D modeling, you may find their screens lacking due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and responsiveness compared to laptops designed specifically for those purposes.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has 8 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.
Cost
$1,700
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has a price of $1,700 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.3
7.7
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
14.4in
SIZE
15.6in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Razer Blade 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Razer Blade 15 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.72" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.98" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11370H | 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 | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.4" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 491 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
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PCMag
Tom Brant | October 2021
"There’s no doubt that the Surface Laptop Studio is groundbreaking. We’ve come to expect such things from the Surface lineup, so it’s always nice to see a product that exceeds our expectations. The pull-forward laptop-screen concept has been tried before, but never in a device that’s so stylish and packed with innovative features like a haptic touchpad and robust digital stylus support."
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 Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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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