If you prioritize gaming or tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, the Razer Blade 14, with its more powerful graphics and overall higher performance, would be preferable despite its higher cost and slightly heavier power brick. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still offers a larger screen and adequate performance for general tasks, the ASUS Vivobook 16 could be a better choice, albeit with a lower performance in intensive applications. The Razer Blade 14 also beats the Vivobook in battery life, making it a better choice if you need to use your laptop away from power outlets for extended periods. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has an integrated GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which provides fair performance for gaming and 3D tasks but limits graphic-intensive experiences. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 comes with a more powerful Nvidia GPU and boasts a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, delivering smoother and more responsive gameplay, making it better suited for those purposes.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a capable AMD processor and integrated graphics which are suitable for engineering and design tasks, along with a good portability score; however, its screen quality and performance fall short when compared with the Razer Blade 14, which boasts a more powerful AMD processor, superior dedicated Nvidia graphics, and an excellent screen both in terms of resolution and color accuracy. While the Vivobook offers a decent balance between power and portability, the Razer Blade shines in performance-oriented tasks, with its high-quality keyboard and lower operating noise also contributing to a more premium experience at the expense of a higher price point.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
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
7.3/10
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 is somewhat better.
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
6.4/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with its moderate resolution and brightness, offers an acceptable visual experience for general tasks and engineering work but falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to its lower refresh rate. The Razer Blade 14 shines in both general use and engineering contexts with a sharper display and enhanced color accuracy, benefitting work that demands true-to-life color representation. However, while its screen is more than capable in terms of resolution and panel quality, the refresh rate isn't optimized for the high frame rates desired in gaming and 3D rendering, making it less ideal for those specific needs.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$669
$10
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $669 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with ample CPU and RAM, is a solid choice for everyday tasks and offers a decent screen, but its larger size and average battery life might not suit those who need to move around frequently. The Razer Blade 14, on the other hand, provides top-notch CPU performance and RAM in a more compact and portable frame with high-quality screen and longer battery life, excelling in general use, especially for those on the go.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
"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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