If you prioritize gaming or tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, the Razer Blade 14 offers superior performance due to its higher-end graphics capabilities, although it comes at a premium price. For everyday use and less intensive tasks, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 provides good performance at a more affordable cost. The Razer also has a better build quality, display, and portability, but the ASUS has a larger screen. Both have similar battery lives and weigh about the same, but the Razer's keyboard is higher quality. Consider the ASUS if you're looking for value or the Razer if you want top-tier performance and features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
7.9/10
3.7/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook S 15 in gaming and 3D applications because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, providing a smoother visual experience. While both have similar CPUs and screen quality, the ASUS's lower-end integrated Vega 8 graphics and standard refresh rate make it less suitable for intensive gaming and 3D tasks than the Razer.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 stands out for engineering and design due to its superior CPU and GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks and renderings, and a higher-quality display which is beneficial for precision work, whereas the ASUS Vivobook S 15, albeit capable, has a less powerful CPU and GPU, and lower screen resolution and color accuracy, making it less ideal for intensive design work despite its good portability and keyboard quality.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 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.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers a balance between resolution and brightness, making it suitable for daily tasks like browsing and video streaming, but it may not excel in clarity or color accuracy compared to higher-end screens. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14’s superior panel type and resolution contribute to very good screen quality with sharper images and more vibrant colors, beneficial for precision in engineering and design work. However, while both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D due to lackluster refresh rates, this aspect is critical for smooth motion and a more immersive experience in fast-paced visuals.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$908
$10
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 outshines the ASUS Vivobook S 15 in terms of CPU performance and screen quality, with its higher-resolution display that covers a full range of colors, incredibly sharp image quality, and stronger processor which is beneficial for more demanding tasks; its smaller size and nearly equal weight offer superior portability without sacrificing much in terms of battery life. Conversely, the Vivobook S 15, while still offering a competent CPU and ample RAM, has a larger screen with lower resolution and color range which makes it less ideal for high-end visual tasks but maintains a high-quality build and effective heat management at a potentially lower price point.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
"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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