The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is usually less expensive than the Razer Book 13 and has an OLED screen, which provides better color quality, making it suitable for tasks that require color accuracy. However, its battery life is shorter, and it has lower general performance due to less RAM and a less powerful processor than the Razer Book 13. The Razer Book 13, on the other hand, is more portable, has a longer battery life and a touchscreen, potentially making it a better choice for on-the-go use and interactive tasks. Choose the Razer Book 13 for better performance and portability but at a higher cost, or the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 for color-sensitive work and a lower price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the Razer Book 13 is somewhat better.
The Razer Book 13 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 in general use primarily because it boasts a superior main processor and double the RAM, which translates into better multitasking and overall performance; although the ASUS offers a higher resolution and OLED screen, the Razer's higher battery life and portability, along with a touch-enabled display, make it a more balanced choice for day-to-day tasks.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14's display offers a high resolution and brightness coupled with a wide color gamut, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks that demand precise color representation and clear visuals. However, its lack of a high refresh rate limits its performance for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13 provides solid performance for general use and design work with its good resolution and adequate color range, but similarly to the ASUS, it falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate.
Battery
8.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
The Razer Book 13 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and Razer Book 13 are considered fair for gaming and 3D because they both have integrated GPUs, which are less powerful compared to dedicated gaming GPUs, and while the Vivobook has a higher screen refresh rate which is better for smooth visuals, the Razer Book's GPU is paired with a more powerful CPU, providing somewhat better overall performance, despite its lower refresh rate screen. However, both models have high-quality screens, with the Vivobook featuring an OLED panel which offers vibrant colors and deep blacks, suitable for general use but not necessarily the top choice for fast-paced gaming or professional 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.1/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Book 13 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers strong performance in engineering and design thanks to its OLED screen with high color accuracy and contrast, coupled with a capable CPU and integrated graphics, although with moderate RAM. The Razer Book 13, while slightly more compact and offering a longer battery life for better portability, also provides strong performance with a higher-end CPU, more RAM, and a touch-enabled IPS screen, tailored to those who prioritize better multitasking and interactive design work, even with a lower color gamut than the ASUS.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.6/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for content creation.
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
7.2/10
7.5/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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