ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
45Performance65.6
38.3Display55.5
54.3Battery98.7
44.2Portability20
2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)8 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 62.2 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44) and performance (+21). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 44 vs 20
- 29% lower weight: 2.2 kg vs 3.1 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 22.4 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 54
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 18 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz+45% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650Bottom 45% | 3,127+18%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800Bottom 43% | 20,220+58%Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh+10% |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W | 400 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg+29% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm+20% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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