The ASUS ROG Strix G18, while slightly more expensive, offers a powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics, making it well-suited for intensive gaming and engineering tasks. Its larger 18-inch screen provides a spacious display but adds to its weight, making it less portable. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is more portable thanks to its 14-inch screen and lighter build, and still delivers solid performance for general use and gaming with an AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics. Both have similar battery capacities, though the Blade may have a slight edge due to its smaller screen. Consider the Strix G18 for top performance and a large display, or the Blade 14 for balance between performance and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
Very good for software development
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.7/10
8.9/10
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for software development, and content creation, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is valued for its bright, high-resolution display, making text sharp and colors vibrant for both everyday tasks and precision work like engineering, with a color gamut that ensures accuracy for professional design. While the Razer Blade 14 (2023) shares similar strengths in screen resolution and color fidelity, suiting it for general use and creative tasks, both laptops have lower refresh rates that can hinder the fast-paced visuals required for smooth 3D gaming. This makes these laptops less ideal for gaming enthusiasts who prioritize fluid on-screen movement but excellent for users focused on productivity and visual work.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 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.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a robust CPU and a high-quality screen while having a decent battery life; however, its larger size and heavier weight make it less portable than the Razer Blade 14. The Razer Blade 14 (2023) provides similar CPU and RAM capabilities with excellent portability, exceptional keyboard quality, and longer battery life, making it a prime choice for those who need performance on the go.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
8.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers exceptional gaming and 3D performance thanks to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, ensuring smooth visuals during fast-paced action; however, it’s heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14, with a slightly less powerful RTX 4060 GPU and the same 240Hz refresh rate, provides comparable gaming capabilities in a more compact and lighter form factor, making it a better choice for those on the move.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
8.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, is highly capable for demanding engineering and design tasks, and its 18-inch IPS display with high brightness and color coverage ensures excellent screen quality. The Razer Blade 14 (2023), on the other hand, while slightly less powerful with an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, offers better portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, along with superior speaker quality and a high-contrast 14-inch display, making it a strong contender for on-the-go professionals.
Content Creation
8.6/10
8.2/10
9.9/10
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 ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Razer Blade 14 (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
8.1/10
7.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 (2023) 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
$2,299
$2,400
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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