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For intensive engineering work, the Razer Blade 14's AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics will provide excellent performance, and it's also well-suited for gaming with its high refresh rate display and ray tracing capabilities. On the other hand, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers a longer battery life and is lighter, making it more portable and thus more convenient for on-the-go use. Its M2 Pro chip delivers strong performance for general use and the Mini LED display offers a high brightness and color accuracy for creative tasks. Both laptops are similarly priced and provide 16 GB of RAM, but the Razer Blade comes with more storage out of the box. The keyboard and build quality of the MacBook are rated higher, while the Razer Blade might be noisier under load due to its more powerful hardware. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
- Very good for software development
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.0
8.4
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with its high-quality GPU is well-suited for 3D work, complemented by a smooth 120Hz refresh rate display for fluid visuals. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 boasts a more powerful dedicated gaming GPU and an even higher 240Hz screen refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming and 3D applications, offering superior fluidity and responsiveness, although it's worth noting that a significant number of popular games are not compatible with MacOS.
Software Development
8.4
7.9
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
9.2
8.9
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 boasts a high-resolution, bright Retina display that renders crisp and vibrant images, making it ideal for everyday tasks and professional design work due to its excellent color accuracy across wide color gamuts. The Razer Blade 14 also offers a very good display with high resolution and brightness levels, suitable for general use and design tasks, providing rich colors that cover an extensive range of color spaces. However, for 3D work where a high refresh rate is critical for smooth visuals, both laptops fall short, as their screens are not optimized for the fast-paced refresh rates preferred in 3D rendering and gaming environments.
Battery
13.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 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
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and Razer Blade 14 (2023) both have very good portability, though the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) 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
$1,695
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,695 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.5
8.1
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) excels in general use due to its high-quality mini LED screen, efficient M2 Pro processor for handling diverse applications, and its longer battery life, packed into a portable frame suited for on-the-go usage. Conversely, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) supports general use with a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and RTX GPU capable of more graphically intensive tasks, a high-quality IPS screen, and solid build, but it trades off some portability and battery longevity for higher performance.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.7
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is lauded for engineering and design due to its powerful M2 Pro CPU and 16-core GPU, exceptional Mini LED screen quality, and MacOS optimization, offering a balance of performance and screen clarity for creative tasks, albeit with lesser storage than some alternatives. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 excels in similar areas with its AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, offering high-end graphics performance for engineering applications, but shines with greater storage and a display catering to fast refresh rates, all packed in a chassis slightly heavier than the MacBook Pro.
Content Creation
8.5
8.2
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for content creation.
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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,695 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 Pro (10C) | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 13.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
Razer Blade 14 (2023)
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"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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