The ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers good general performance suitable for everyday tasks and some light gaming, all at a lower price, but it has a lower resolution display, and capabilities for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning are limited. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is more expensive but comes with a high-performance CPU and GPU, excellent for gaming, demanding engineering software, and creative tasks requiring better graphics and faster processing. The Razer also has a higher resolution and refresh rate screen, which is advantageous for visual clarity and smooth motion in videos and games, but this could reduce battery life slightly compared to the ASUS. While both laptops have similar weights, making them fairly portable, the ASUS offers a slightly larger screen for those preferring a bigger display for work and entertainment. 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 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very 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
8.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which allows for smoother and more responsive visual experiences during fast-paced games. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a less powerful integrated Vega 8 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications, although it still allows for casual gaming and basic 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is suited better for engineering and design use due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, alongside a higher quality screen, which ensures smoother and more detailed visual performance for complex tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15, although still capable with its AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated graphics, falls behind in raw performance and screen quality, but it does offer a slightly larger screen and is slightly lighter which could benefit users prioritizing portability.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is somewhat better.
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
6.3/10
8.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 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.
If you prioritize screen clarity and detail for everyday tasks, the Razer Blade 14 may be the better choice with its higher resolution and brightness, making text and images sharper and more vibrant. For engineering and design tasks, the Razer's superior color accuracy ensures that your work reflects true-to-life colors, which is crucial for professional edits. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, both laptops fall short as they don't offer high refresh rates needed for smooth gameplay and responsive visuals.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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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