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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is more affordable and offers great portability with a high-resolution OLED screen suited for general use and media consumption; its performance is suitable for less demanding tasks. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 is more expensive with a larger, high-quality IPS display and extremely powerful internals including a top-tier graphics card, which makes it ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. However, the Razer Blade 17 is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which may affect its portability. Choose the ASUS for everyday tasks and better portability or the Razer Blade 17 for high performance and specialized tasks at a higher cost with less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
8.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a balanced experience for general use with its OLED screen and capable processor, but it is more portable and has longer battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go users who need moderate power for everyday tasks. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 boasts a more powerful CPU, a superior GPU, and a larger, higher-resolution display, which makes it excellent for demanding applications, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable and better suited for stationary use or where high performance is a priority.
Gaming and AI
6.1
8.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 in gaming and 3D tasks largely due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card, which is much more capable than the ASUS's Intel Iris Xe GPU, and the higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz compared to 90Hz on the Vivobook, which allows for smoother visuals during fast-paced gaming. While the ASUS offers a good display and a decent CPU for lighter tasks, the Razer Blade's combination of a high-end CPU and top-tier GPU delivers better performance for demanding applications and games.
Engineering and Design
7.0
9.1
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 boasts superior engineering and design performance over the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, primarily because it features a higher-end CPU, significantly more RAM, and a much more powerful GPU, which are crucial for intensive tasks. Additionally, the Razer's screen is larger and offers higher resolution, but these advantages come with the compromises of decreased portability, increased weight, and higher operating noise compared to the smaller, lighter, and quieter ASUS Vivobook Pro 14.
Content Creation
7.3
8.5
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2
8.5
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
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
8.4
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and Razer Blade 17 have panels that offer sharp images and bright displays, which enhance viewing experiences during everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops provide a wide range of colors, making them suitable for professionals working with visual content that requires accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on both models mean less smooth visuals, which could be less enjoyable for fast-paced games or when working with motion graphics.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$548
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.5" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 385 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
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Marc Herter | July 2022
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
Razer Blade 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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