The ASUS Vivobook 14 is much less expensive and is more portable than the Razer Blade 18, making it suitable for general use with decent performance for everyday tasks. The Razer Blade 18, however, offers significantly better performance with more storage and memory, high-end processor and graphics, making it ideal for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, but it's considerably heavier and less portable, with shorter battery life. Choose the ASUS for budget-friendliness and mobility or opt for the Razer if top-tier performance and better screen for creative work is your priority despite the higher cost and lower portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 18 offers a superior general use experience largely due to its powerful i9 processor, large 32 GB of RAM, and high-quality screen, which far outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 14's i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and standard screen quality. However, the ASUS Vivobook 14 is more portable with better battery life, appealing to those prioritizing mobility and longer use without charging.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 18 delivers excellent gaming and 3D performance with a high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a fast 240 Hz screen refresh rate, compared to the ASUS Vivobook 14 which has a modest Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60 Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the Razer Blade 18's superior CPU and screen quality further enhance its gaming capability, whereas the ASUS Vivobook 14, while capable, is limited by its less powerful CPU and lower screen quality.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
9.3/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is equipped with less powerful components, including a mid-range CPU, integrated graphics, and a standard display which is adequate for less demanding engineering tasks, while the Razer Blade 18 boasts a high-end CPU, dedicated powerful graphics card, and a high-quality display that allows for intensive engineering and design work. Additionally, the Razer Blade 18 offers significantly more memory for complex multitasking and larger projects, which is essential for engineering software, whereas the Vivobook 14's lower specs are reflected in its higher portability score and lighter weight, making it more convenient for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.6/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8/10
8.5/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
8.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 14's screen may not have the high resolution or brightness desired for vibrant displays in general use, and its limited color gamut can result in less accurate colors for engineering and design tasks. The Razer Blade 18 offers a high-resolution, bright display that delivers sharp images and robust color representation, which is essential for general use and particularly beneficial for precise color work in engineering and design. However, both laptops may fall short for 3D applications, as their screens don't prioritize high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth rendering and an immersive experience in fast-paced visual tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 18 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
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The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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