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, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
The Razer Blade 17 is well-suited for general use due to its high-performance CPU and abundant RAM, which facilitate smooth multitasking and demanding applications, and a high-quality screen that enhances visual experience. However, its larger size and moderate battery life may limit portability, making it ideal for stationary use rather than frequent travel.
The Razer Blade 17 is a top pick for gaming and 3D applications because it comes equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card, which provides excellent visual performance and frame rates. Additionally, its screen offers a high refresh rate of 144 Hz, allowing for smoother gameplay and more responsive interactions in fast-paced scenes.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use Screen Quality:4.6 The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.