If you prioritize gaming or intensive tasks and don't mind extra weight, the ASUS may serve you well, especially if saving money is important. On the other hand, if you value a more portable and sleek design, and are okay with spending extra, the Razer Blade might be more suitable, especially if you often carry your laptop around or use it for work and play. However, heavier laptops like the ASUS might also have longer battery life, an advantage if you're away from power outlets for extended periods. Choose the Razer if you desire balance between performance and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its high-end GPU and rapid screen refresh rate, delivers exceptional gaming and 3D performance, ensuring smooth and immersive visuals. While the Razer Blade 14, also equipped with a strong GPU and high refresh rate screen, provides similar capabilities but its more compact form factor may appeal to users seeking better portability without significantly compromising on power.
Screen Quality
8.8/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
459.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a sharp, clear display with vibrant colors for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, both the ASUS and Razer laptops with their high-resolution and bright screens excel in providing an excellent visual experience for general use. For engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is crucial, again, both models are suitable as they boast displays with wide color gamuts, ensuring that your designs look as intended across different devices. However, for gamers and professionals working in 3D who require fast, fluid motion, the lower refresh rates on these screens could be a drawback, making them less ideal for fast-paced gaming or smooth 3D model rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,599
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its powerful CPU and ample RAM, handles multitasking and demanding applications smoothly, while its high-quality screen delivers crisp visuals, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Razer Blade 14, which offers similar performance benefits in a more compact form with longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go users. Both laptops offer sufficient storage, comfortable keyboards, and good speakers, but during intensive tasks, the ASUS may operate louder and warmer than the Razer, which has better heat management.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
8.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-end GPU, excels in demanding engineering tasks and offers a large, high-quality screen for detailed design work, although it's less portable than some alternatives. The Razer Blade 14 also delivers with a strong CPU, substantial RAM, and a capable GPU, in a more portable form factor, and still maintains a high-quality screen, but might have a smaller display and a more compact keyboard which could affect extended use comfort.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and Razer Blade 14 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
8.0/10
7.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) to be very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 14 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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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