The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers slightly better performance in general, 3D/machine learning, and engineering tasks compared to the Razer Blade 14, and has a larger screen which is beneficial for productivity and immersive gaming experiences. However, the M16 is less portable due to its larger size and carries a heavier power brick. It also has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 is more portable with a compact build, it’s lighter and boasts a longer battery life, making it better for on-the-go use while still providing strong performance for gaming and professional tasks. Both laptops have similar storage and RAM, but the Razer Blade's price is somewhat higher. Consider your primary needs: better performance and larger screen with the ASUS, or portability and longer battery life with the Razer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good portability
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
9.0/10
8.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the Razer Blade 14 have similar screen quality.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the Razer Blade 14 both offer sharp, bright displays with ample resolution, making text and images crisp and easy to view, which is essential for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, and video streaming. In the realm of engineering and design, both laptops' screens cover a wide range of colors, ensuring accurate representation necessary for professionals working with graphic design, video editing, or CAD software. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, the lower refresh rates of these screens may not deliver the smoothest experience, which could be a drawback for avid gamers or professionals working with fast-paced 3D animations.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,842
$1,995
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $1,842 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $1,995.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a high-quality screen, good keyboard, and ample RAM alongside a powerful CPU, making it good for general use, but its larger size and heavier weight limit its portability and it has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 offers excellent portability due to its smaller size and longer lasting battery, while still providing excellent general use capabilities with a quality CPU, sufficient RAM, and a display with high color accuracy, but it may get warmer and be louder than the ASUS under load.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
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
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 excels in gaming and 3D tasks with its higher-tier Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a fast 240Hz screen refresh rate, providing smooth visuals and graphics performance, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023), equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4060 and a similar 240Hz refresh rate, also delivers impressive gaming and 3D capabilities in a more compact form. Although both have quality screens and powerful CPUs, the ASUS has a slight edge in graphical power, which is crucial for the most demanding games and 3D applications, but the Razer's more portable size may appeal to users frequently on the move.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
8.7/10
9.5/10
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 Zephyrus M16 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is equipped with a slightly more powerful CPU and GPU combination, making it excellent for tasks requiring more computational power and graphical processing, which is crucial in engineering and design applications. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 14 (2023), while still offering very good performance with a high-quality CPU and GPU, is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, providing a balance between power and mobility for such users.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.2/10
9.5/10
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 Zephyrus M16 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
7.7/10
7.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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 Zephyrus M16 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
"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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