The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is more budget-friendly and lighter for better portability, offering modest performance for general tasks with less storage and memory compared to the premium Razer Blade 14, which provides superior performance for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering due to its powerful processor and high-end graphics card. The Razer Blade also has a higher resolution display, more memory, and storage but comes at a higher cost and with a slightly heavier build. If you prioritize performance and have a higher budget, the Razer Blade 14 is a better choice; if affordability and portability are key concerns, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 might suit your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 offers a more powerful CPU and double the RAM compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, which provides smoother performance for demanding tasks, and its high-resolution screen with superior color coverage makes for a better visual experience. Moreover, the Razer Blade also has a longer battery life and better heat management, contributing to its very good suitability for general use, whereas the ASUS, while very portable and with a solid build, has lower specs that align with its fair general use classification.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is equipped with an AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which are less capable for gaming and 3D applications, while the Razer Blade 14 comes with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, substantially benefiting gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
8.4/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.5/10
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 Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with less advanced CPU and GPU and smaller RAM and storage, falls short for demanding engineering tasks, while the Razer Blade 14 excels in these areas with a high-performance CPU, superior GPU, and double the memory and storage, leading to better handling of complex designs and computations. Despite the ASUS being lighter and having a quieter operating noise, the Razer Blade offers a more vivid and sharper screen alongside its greater computational capabilities, though at the expense of higher cost and reduced portability due to its greater weight.
Content Creation
6.5/10
8.1/10
4.1/10
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 Go 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
6.4/10
7.9/10
4.1/10
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 Go 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
6.2/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers satisfactory visuals for everyday tasks and adequate for engineering due to its resolution and brightness but lacks the high color accuracy required for professional design work. The Razer Blade 14 stands out with its high-resolution display and broad color coverage, making it an excellent choice for both general use and demanding engineering or design software. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications as they don't offer the high refresh rates necessary for a smoother visual experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 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.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$450
$10
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The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance 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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