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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 offers greater performance for intensive engineering tasks due to its high-end processor and RAM, making it well-suited for professionals who need powerful computing capabilities. Its higher price reflects this performance. However, with a touchscreen and better battery capacity, it's less portable than lighter options. On the flip side, the Razer Blade 15, while less expensive and featuring a gaming laptop appearance, provides solid performance for general use and gaming. It has a larger screen, which gamers and video editors might prefer, and its keyboard and build quality are highly rated, but it compromises on battery life and portability. Both have great screens for color-sensitive work, although the Razer's is slightly better for fast motion. If you prioritize portability and casual use, and want to save money, the Razer Blade 15 is a better choice, while the Surface Laptop Studio 2 is geared more towards professionals requiring higher computing power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
8.2
14.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
503.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for software development, and content creation, while the Razer Blade 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, a laptop like the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2, with a high-resolution display and excellent brightness, offers crisp and clear images, making it ideal for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. For engineering and design, the same device with a wide color gamut can reproduce accurate colors essential for professional photo editing and CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial, a laptop like the Razer Blade 15, despite its high-quality display, falls short if it lacks a high refresh rate, leading to less fluid visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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
$3,300
$2,500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has a price of $3,300 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
7.9
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
503.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 to be very good for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 shines in general use with its greater RAM and a high-quality, versatile touchscreen display that can switch between laptop and tablet modes, which is beneficial for diverse tasks. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15, though lighter for increased portability, offers excellent build and keyboard quality which may appeal to users who prioritize durability and typing experience over touchscreen functionality.
Gaming and AI
7.7
8.0
7.5/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is good.
The Razer Blade 15's higher screen refresh rate and potent Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU make it very good for gaming and 3D applications, providing smoother visuals and better rendering than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2, which still delivers good performance with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and lower refresh rate screen for such tasks. Despite the Surface Laptop Studio 2's lower refresh rate, its screen has a higher pixel density and touchscreen functionality, offering a sharper image and added versatility.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.4
8.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for content creation.
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
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 to be 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.
Portability
Good
Good
14.4in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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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Spec Comparison
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| Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,300 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9.1'' x 0.86'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.72" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.06" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 64 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 | 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 | 503 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 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 2
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The new Surface Laptop Studio with its foldable display is supposed to replace the old Surface Book and the overall impression is good after our review. The build quality and the materials are top-notch, the performance utilization of the two components is solid and the device does not show any major flaws in terms of display or speakers, either. The folding mechanism leaves a sold impression as well, but it remains to be seen how it will hold up over the years. The so-called presentation mode is also not ideal since it covers the whole keyboard."
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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