The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is a budget-friendly option that's lighter and offers moderate performance suitable for general tasks, plus a decent battery life, making it quite portable. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15 is more expensive but provides high performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming, with a much better display and powerful components ideal for engineering uses. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which could limit its portability compared to the ASUS. Choose the Vivobook for everyday use and portability or the Razer Blade for demanding applications and better screen quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very 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 speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers decent general use with moderate RAM and a fair screen but has a less powerful processor and lower screen resolution than the Razer Blade 15, which boasts a high-quality display and robust performance suited for more demanding tasks due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a significantly more powerful GPU. Consequently, while the Vivobook boasts better portability and longer battery life, the Razer Blade 15 excels in performance and screen quality, making it a better fit for those who prioritize power and visual clarity over the convenience of lighter travel and extended use without charging.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
8.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a weaker GPU and lower screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for smooth gaming and 3D performance compared to the Razer Blade 15 which boasts a powerful Nvidia GPU and a high refresh rate screen. Additionally, the Razer Blade 15 has a more capable CPU and superior screen quality, further enhancing its gaming capabilities.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
8.5/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a less powerful processor and graphics card, and less RAM, making it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the Razer Blade 15, which has a high-performance processor, advanced graphics card, and double the RAM for intensive work. Furthermore, the Razer Blade 15's screen quality is superior with a higher resolution and color accuracy, which are crucial for detailed design work, though the Vivobook offers greater portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life.
Content Creation
6.5/10
8.0/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 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
7.7/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 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
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 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, with its fair screen resolution and brightness, offers an adequate display for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, but its color range falls short for precise engineering work and its refresh rate isn't ideal for the smooth visuals demanded by gaming and 3D rendering. The Razer Blade 15 offers sharp resolution and high brightness, making it excellent for both general use and detailed engineering designs, thanks to its wide color gamut; however, despite these strengths, its refresh rate is not optimized for the high-frame-rate experience that avid gamers and 3D creators seek. Overall, while both laptops serve general and engineering purposes decently, gamers and 3D professionals might need to look elsewhere for the best visual experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
"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."
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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