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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is less expensive and offers better battery life, a higher resolution display with Mini LED technology, and it weighs less, making it more portable. This model is great for general use and has macOS installed. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17 has a larger screen size, more storage and RAM, a more powerful Intel processor and Nvidia graphics card suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, but it's heavier, more expensive, and has a shorter battery life. The Razer also has customizable RGB keyboard lighting and additional ports, and runs Windows 11 Home. Consider the MacBook Pro if you value portability and battery life for general use and the Blade 17 if you need higher performance for intensive engineering and gaming tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.6
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is equipped with an Apple GPU that supports high-quality screen rendering on a Mini LED display, suited for 3D tasks, but offers a lower screen refresh rate compared to the Razer Blade 17, which features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making it exceptional for gaming and 3D applications on Windows where more games are available.
Engineering and Design
8.1
9.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good.
The Razer Blade 17 outperforms the Apple MacBook Pro 14 for engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU, significantly more RAM, and a larger, higher resolution screen, which are essential for demanding tasks and detailed visual work; however, the MacBook Pro offers better portability and build quality, which might appeal to those who value a compact and durable design over raw performance. The MacBook's Mini LED screen offers exceptional contrast, beneficial for design precision, but the Razer Blade's larger IPS display is more suitable for multitasking and immersive engineering simulations.
Screen Quality
9.2
8.6
14.2in
SIZE
17.3in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 17 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 17 has a better screen for content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 boasts a high-resolution display and exceptional brightness, making it ideal for everyday activities, while its wide color gamut ensures precise hues vital for engineering and design tasks. However, its lower refresh rate isn't optimal for 3D applications, which often require faster screen updates for a smooth experience. In contrast, while the Razer Blade 17 offers a vibrant, high-resolution display suitable for general and design purposes, its refresh rate isn't high enough for gaming and 3D work, where fast-paced visuals are crucial.
Battery
17.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
14.2in
SIZE
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the Razer Blade 17 has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,499
$4,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,499 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.5
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) are both very good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers a balance between portability and performance with its very good battery life and high-quality screen, making it a solid choice for general use. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 provides more storage, a larger screen with excellent resolution, and significantly more RAM for superior multitasking capabilities, which contributes to its very good general use performance, albeit with lesser portability due to its larger size and lower battery life.
Content Creation
8.4
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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.
Software Development
8.2
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) are both very 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 14 (Late 2023) and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,499 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 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 | 17 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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