The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is a midrange-priced laptop that offers a larger screen, higher refresh rates for smooth visuals, and a larger battery, which may translate to longer usage between charges; it excels in performance for gaming and engineering tasks. However, it is heavier and larger, which might affect portability. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 is a premium-priced, more compact laptop that is also powerful but has a smaller screen and battery. Its portability is superior due to its lower weight and size, making it an excellent choice for users who prioritize mobility and a high-quality build. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Very good for gaming and AI
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Very good for general use
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
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 G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 provides superior gaming and 3D performance with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which results in smoother visuals during fast-paced scenes. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 sports a robust Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a refresh rate of 165Hz, offering competent performance for gaming and 3D applications in a more compact and portable form factor.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, and gaming and AI.
When choosing a laptop for general use, a vibrant display with a mix of resolution and brightness enhances the experience, and both the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the Razer Blade 14 deliver on these aspects. For engineering and design tasks, accurate color representation is key, so the wide color gamuts of these laptops make them suitable for those professions. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion, and these laptops fall short in that area, making them less ideal for those specific demands.
Battery
3.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 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
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor 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 G17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,391
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a larger screen, a high refresh rate, and a powerful CPU, which are advantageous for multitasking and entertainment, but its larger size and shorter battery life make it less portable compared to the Razer Blade 14, which offers excellent portability with its compact design and longer battery life, while still providing excellent performance and high-quality screen and speakers for general use.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
8.4/10
9.8/10
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 G17 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the Razer Blade 14 are both equipped with powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and high-quality GPUs optimal for engineering and design, ensuring smooth performance on resource-intensive applications; the 17.3-inch display on the ASUS with high color accuracy and refresh rate caters to detailed visual work, while the Razer Blade's more compact 14-inch display offers easier portability and still maintains excellent color reproduction.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.1/10
9.8/10
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 G17 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
7.7/10
7.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS ROG Strix G17 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 ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
"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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