If portability and budget are your main concerns, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 offers a lighter, more compact option that's significantly friendlier to your wallet. However, it's less powerful, with a basic processor and graphics, making it suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing. On the flip side, the Razer Blade 14 is pricier but delivers high performance that caters to intensive uses such as gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks. It also has a superior display and a larger storage capacity, but it's heavier and might be less convenient to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
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
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 lags behind in general use mainly due to its limited RAM and basic Intel Celeron processor, which make multitasking and running demanding applications a struggle, and its TN panel display with low resolution doesn't provide good visual fidelity. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 excels with a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and plentiful RAM that handle intensive tasks effortlessly, and its high-resolution IPS screen offers superior color and viewing angles, contributing to a much better general-use experience.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is considered poor for gaming and 3D due to its basic Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics, which are not designed for high-performance tasks, and it has a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which doesn't provide the fluid visuals necessary for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its limited storage, lower RAM, basic Intel Celeron CPU, and modest Intel UHD Graphics, lacks the power and performance for demanding engineering and design tasks, and the inferior screen quality further diminishes its suitability for such precision work. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 is equipped with a more robust AMD Ryzen CPU, significantly more RAM, a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, and a superior screen, making it very well-suited for intensive engineering and design applications, despite being less portable and potentially noisier when handling heavy workloads.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.7/10
7.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.1/10
8.0/10
11.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12's screen may not provide the clarity and brightness most users prefer, whereas the Razer Blade 14 offers a sharper, brighter display enhancing the overall experience. In engineering and design, professionals rely on accurate color representation, which the Razer Blade 14's superior color gamuts provide, but which the Vivobook Go 12 lacks, potentially making design work less precise. However, the Razer Blade 14's lower refresh rate may not be ideal for 3D applications and gaming that benefit from higher refresh rates for smoother visuals, despite its good resolution and panel type.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
11.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$267
$10
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
"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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