If budget is a major concern and screen size is valued over a high-performing, expensive device, the ASUS Vivobook 17 may be suitable. It offers a larger screen and essential features at a lower price point, but with modest performance, suited for tasks like browsing, document editing, and light multimedia use. However, if you're seeking top-notch performance for heavy-duty tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, then the Razer Blade 14 is better due to its superior processor and graphics card. The Razer also offers higher build quality, better screen resolution, and color accuracy, making it a go-to for professionals and gamers, although it's significantly more expensive and has a smaller screen. Additionally, its compact size and better battery life make it more portable than the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 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
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 offers a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, along with a higher resolution and more color-accurate display, which contribute to its rating as very good for general use. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 17, with its less powerful CPU, lower amount of RAM, and less vibrant screen, is considered fair for general use but offers a larger screen size and a more comfortable keyboard with a number pad.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a basic integrated GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which limits its gaming and 3D capabilities. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia GPU and a much higher refresh rate of 165Hz, enhancing its performance for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a lower-tier CPU and integrated graphics, which makes it less suitable for engineering and design tasks that require high performance, although its larger screen may benefit those needing more workspace. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 boasts a high-end CPU and dedicated GPU, offering much better performance for demanding software used in engineering and design, but this comes at the cost of a higher price and a smaller screen, which may affect multitasking and detailed work.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.1/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.9/10
7.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.2/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 17's screen may offer sufficient resolution and brightness but may fall short in panel quality compared to the Razer Blade 14, which provides a sharper and generally brighter display. In engineering and design tasks, the Razer Blade 14 excels with its wider color gamut coverage including DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensuring more accurate color reproduction, whereas the ASUS Vivobook 17 offers less precision in colors. However, both laptops may not be ideal for 3D applications and gaming due to lower refresh rates despite having decent resolutions and panel types.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$429
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The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 17 or the Razer Blade 14
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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