Choosing between the Razer Blade 18 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 hinges on your usage needs. The Razer Blade 18 offers superior performance for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning due to a more robust processor and graphics card, making it suitable for demanding engineering work. However, this comes with less portability due to its larger size and heavier weight. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 provides better portability and is less expensive, making it a sensible choice for general use, like business applications and media consumption, while still providing a solid performance for everyday tasks. 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
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
524.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Razer Blade 18, with a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality, excels in performance for demanding applications, but its larger size and shorter battery life may reduce its portability compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, which offers good general use capabilities with a high-quality, smaller OLED touchscreen and significantly longer battery life, making it much more portable and flexible as a 2-in-1 convertible. Both have quality keyboards and speakers, but the Razer's higher specs make it less optimal for long-duration use away from power sources, whereas the Galaxy Book2 360 trades off some performance for better portability and battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.9/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 18 is equipped with a superior Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, making it excellent for gaming and 3D tasks which demand fast image rendering and smooth motion. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 with its built-in Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, while offering decent visual quality, is less suited for intensive gaming and 3D applications that benefit from higher graphics processing power and quicker screen updates.
Engineering and Design
9.3/10
7.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 outshines the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for engineering and design primarily due to its more robust CPU and GPU, larger RAM, and superior display featuring a higher resolution and refresh rate, elements crucial for demanding tasks and detailed work.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
8.5/10
7.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
8.9/10
7.8/10
18.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
524.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the high resolution and brightness of both the Razer Blade 18 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 provide crisp, clear images and vivid colors that make everyday tasks like web browsing and video streaming enjoyable. When it comes to engineering and design work, these laptops excel because their displays cover a wide color gamut, ensuring that designers and engineers see accurate colors and subtle differences when working on detailed projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth motion and responsiveness in fast-paced games or 3D simulations.
Battery
4.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Razer Blade 18 has 4 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
13.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The Razer Blade 18 has very good build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$10
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Razer Blade 18 has a price of $10 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
"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."
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
Get a great deal on the Razer Blade 18 or the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
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.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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