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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize long battery life and portability with still excellent performance for various tasks, the Razer Blade 14 is a strong choice due to its lighter weight and longer battery usage time. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior performance suitable for demanding engineering and 3D/machine learning applications, with a larger screen and a higher refresh rate which is very useful for gaming and intensive visual tasks, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life. Both laptops have similar memory and storage, but for travel convenience and battery endurance, the Razer edges out, whereas for top-tier performance and gaming, the ASUS stands out. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7
7.9
8.9/10
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 G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 provides an edge in gaming and 3D applications due to its NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, which result in smoother visuals and potentially better performance in graphic-intensive tasks compared to the Razer Blade 14's NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti GPU and 165 Hz refresh rate. While both have high-quality IPS displays and powerful CPUs, the ASUS's components are superior for the most demanding tasks, though the Razer's configuration remains capable for general gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.9
8.4
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 stands out for engineering and design with its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and powerful GPU coupled with a quality screen that offers high brightness and wide color coverage, essential for precision tasks. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 14 combines a strong CPU and GPU combo suitable for demanding engineering software, with a high-resolution screen in a more portable frame, though at the cost of lower battery capacity and screen size compared to the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.6
8.1
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 G18 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.7
8.0
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When you're focused on general tasks, the crisp resolution and brightness of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the Razer Blade 14 make text and images look sharp and vibrant, comfortably catering to everyday use like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, both the ASUS and Razer laptops excel with a wide range of colors, displaying precise hues for work that depends on accurate color representation such as photo editing and graphic design. However, for gaming and 3D work, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may result in less fluid motion and responsiveness, which could dampen the immersive experience that you would expect from faster-paced, visually intensive tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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
Poor
Very Good
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 stands out for general use due to its high-end CPU and large, high-quality screen, but it may not be as portable and has shorter battery life than the Razer Blade 14, which also offers great general use performance with a strong CPU, high RAM, and a quality display, along with better battery life and easier portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight.
Software Development
8.1
7.9
9.9/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 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.
Cost
$1,900
$1,900
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $1,900 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G18 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,900 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.6'' x 1.06'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.61 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.57" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 422 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Florian Glaser | March 2023
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
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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 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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