The ASUS ROG Flow X16 generally costs less and offers a larger, touch-enabled display with high color accuracy, making it a strong choice for media consumption and design work. It also includes a large battery, but this contributes to its heavier weight, reducing its portability compared to the Razer Blade 14. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14, while costing more, boasts a more powerful graphics card, suitable for demanding gaming and creative tasks, and a superior battery life in a more compact and lightweight form, enhancing its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good portability
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
8.4/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is considered very good for gaming and 3D because it is equipped with the Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card which typically offers superior performance over the Nvidia RTX 3060 found in the ASUS ROG Flow X16, coupled with a higher screen refresh rate, which results in smoother visual performance. While both have high-quality IPS screens with similar resolutions, the higher refresh rate of the Razer makes it more suited to fast-paced gaming scenarios where frame rates matter.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
8.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Flow X16 for general use, gaming and AI, and content creation.
If a laptop excels in screen quality for general use, it usually means it offers a clear, sharp display with good brightness, making text and images easy to see under various lighting conditions. Engineering and design professionals often need precise color reproduction, so laptops with higher coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB are preferred, ensuring the colors they work with are accurate and consistent. For gaming and 3D rendering, a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion and responsiveness, but if a laptop has a lower refresh rate, it can make fast-paced visuals feel less fluid and immersive.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for general use.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is rated higher for general use largely due to its superior portability, keyboard quality, and heat management; it's lighter with a longer battery life making it more convenient to carry around and use for extended periods. The ASUS ROG Flow X16, while still formidable with an excellent screen, touch capabilities, and a 2-in-1 convertible form for versatility, is a bit heavier and with a shorter battery life, making it slightly less ideal for on-the-go use.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.7/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a versatile 2-in-1 design and a screen that gets brighter and has a higher contrast ratio, which is advantageous for engineering and design tasks, but it uses an older generation CPU and GPU compared to the Razer Blade 14 (2023) which packs a newer and more capable CPU and GPU offering improved performance for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
7.7/10
7.9/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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