The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is leaner, lighter, and has a longer battery life, making it well-suited for portability and general use such as document editing or web browsing. It operates silently as it is fanless but may not offer the same level of performance in demanding tasks as the Razer Blade 14 (2023). On the other hand, the Razer Blade is slightly heavier and has a shorter battery life but is much more powerful, with a top-tier processor and graphic card, making it better for gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications. The Razer Blade also has more storage, memory, and a higher screen refresh rate, which is beneficial for fast-motion content. If you prioritize performance and are mainly using the laptop for intensive tasks, the Razer Blade is the better choice, while the MacBook Pro is more suited for users who value portability and have less intensive computing needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
Best in class overall build quality
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
8.4/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has an integrated Apple M1 GPU, which offers modest graphics performance and a standard screen refresh rate that's adequate for non-intensive tasks, but its MacOS might limit gaming options as many popular games aren't compatible.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
8.7/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) surpasses the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) in engineering and design due to its higher-performance CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful GPU, which are crucial for intensive tasks like 3D modeling and rendering, but it is heavier and especially less quiet in operation due to its fans, whereas the MacBook offers silent operation and longer battery life with a lighter build, traits favoring those who prioritize portability and quieter work environments. Both have excellent screen quality, but the Razer's higher refresh rate is beneficial for design precision and fluidity, although it might come at the expense of shorter battery life compared to the MacBook's longer endurance on a single charge.
Screen Quality
7.6/10
8.9/10
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
491.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13's screen delivers sharp images and accurate colors, making it a pleasure to use for everyday tasks and professional engineering or design work, where detail and color fidelity are crucial. However, it lacks a high refresh rate, which is essential for smooth rendering in 3D applications, leading to a less ideal experience in this domain. The Razer Blade 14 also offers a screen with high resolution and broad color coverage suitable for both general and specialized uses, but its lower refresh rate might not satisfy gamers or professionals working with fast-paced 3D graphics who seek fluid motion and responsiveness.
Battery
20.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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
Very Good
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Razer Blade 14 (2023) both have very good portability, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has best in class build quality, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,249
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has a price of $1,249 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to be very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) with its high screen quality, extended battery life, and silent, fanless operation is tailored for portability and comfort in general use, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) stands out with its more powerful CPU and double the RAM, better suited for demanding applications but with a tradeoff in its lower battery life and heavier build.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.2/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to be very good for content creation, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) 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
7.8/10
7.9/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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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