If you prioritize powerful performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or other intensive engineering applications at a midrange price, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 could be a good fit, especially with its larger screen, though it's heavier and less portable. Alternatively, the Razer Blade 14 offers a premium build quality, a higher resolution and more portable package, which could be better for general use and if you're likely to move around frequently, but it comes at a higher cost and slightly reduced battery life compared to the ASUS. Both offer ample storage and memory for most tasks, and both have similar capabilities for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, the fair screen quality stems from an adequate panel type, resolution, and brightness, yet it may fall short in providing vibrant colors and sharpness. The Razer Blade 14 excels in screen quality for engineering and design work owing to its superior color accuracy, covering more of the color gamuts that are crucial for such tasks, ensuring that the colors represented on the screen are true to life and consistent. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, both laptops provide poor screen quality due to their low refresh rates, which could lead to less fluid motion and slower screen responses during fast-paced activities where smooth visual performance is key.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,552
$1,965
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a larger screen, higher battery capacity, and is equipped with a strong CPU and GPU, making it ideal for demanding tasks and longer usage times away from a power source, but it is heavier and less portable. On the contrary, the Razer Blade 14, despite having a smaller screen and less battery capacity, offers a higher resolution display and better portability, along with excellent keyboard and speaker quality, making it a superior choice for those prioritizing mobility and media consumption.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 boasts a more robust GPU suitable for high-performance gaming and 3D tasks, complemented by a significant screen refresh rate that allows for smooth visuals in fast-paced games. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 14 pairs a capable GPU that can handle demanding games with a higher screen quality, offering not only smooth gameplay but also sharper and more vivid images. Both laptops have strong CPUs, but the ASUS prioritizes raw gaming performance while the Razer Blade leans towards a balance of performance and superior screen clarity.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 boasts a powerful CPU with AMD Ryzen 9 and a high-performing Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, along with a large screen, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks but it's heavier and not as easily portable. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14, while also having a capable AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and a strong Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, offers a higher resolution screen for finer detail and superior portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, though this comes with a tradeoff in battery capacity and screen size compared to the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
"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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