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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need a laptop with high performance for tasks like gaming, 3D rendering or engineering, the Razer Blade 18 with a powerful processor and graphics card would be more suitable. However, it is more expensive, heavier, and has shorter battery life, which affects its portability. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13 is more affordable, lighter, has a longer battery life, and is highly portable, making it ideal for general use and business. But its performance for gaming or intensive engineering and creative tasks is lower since it has a less powerful processor and integrated graphics. Give Feedback
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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
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
524.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 is highly regarded for general use due to its more powerful CPU and larger RAM, leading to better performance, as well as a superior screen in terms of size and refresh rate, although it's less portable and has shorter battery life than the Razer Book 13. The Razer Book 13, while still good for general use, excels in portability and longer battery life, with a high-resolution touchscreen and solid build quality, but it has a less powerful processor and half the RAM, impacting multitasking and demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.9
6.2
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 18's gaming and 3D prowess is attributed to its high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a screen with a high refresh rate, while the Razer Book 13, despite having a quality screen, is limited by its modest integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower refresh rate. Furthermore, the Blade 18 features a more powerful CPU, providing an edge for demanding tasks compared to the Book 13's less robust processor, cementing the Blade's suitability for high-end gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
9.3
7.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 outperforms the Razer Book 13 in engineering and design tasks due to its more powerful CPU, larger RAM capacity, and superior GPU, which are crucial for demanding applications, alongside a larger, higher-quality screen that benefits detailed work. The Razer Book 13, while still good for engineering and design, offers greater portability and a touchscreen, but compromises on performance compared to the Razer Blade 18 due to its less powerful processor, integrated graphics, and smaller RAM.
Content Creation
8.6
7.6
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 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
8.5
7.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the Razer Book 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
8.9
7.3
18.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
524.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Razer Blade 18's screen offers a higher resolution and brightness, making text and images crisp and easy to view for everyday tasks. When it comes to engineering and design, it provides a wider range of colors with higher color accuracy, which is essential for precision work requiring true-to-life color representation. However, while gaming or doing 3D work, the lower refresh rate of the Razer Blade 18's screen can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to screens designed with higher refresh rates that cater to the quick rendering needs of gaming and 3D modeling.
Battery
4.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Razer Blade 18 has 4 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Fair
Excellent
18.0in
SIZE
13.4in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$10
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Razer Blade 18 has a price of $10 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 and Razer Book 13 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 Razer Blade 18 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Blade 18 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$10 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.68 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13950HX | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 91.7 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 524 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | 1 | |
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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Razer Blade 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"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."
Razer Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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