If you need a laptop with high performance for gaming or demanding applications, the Razer Blade 14, known for its powerful CPU and GPU, is an excellent option, albeit at a higher price. Alternatively, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a good balance of performance and value, with its OLED screen being particularly appealing for multimedia use while having a more modest gaming or application performance compared to the Razer. The Razer Blade 14 also tends to have better build quality but is less portable due to its weight, whereas the Vivobook is lighter, making it more suitable for frequent travel. Keep in mind that the Razer may have a shorter battery life because of its stronger performance capabilities, so if battery life is a priority, the Vivobook could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Very good for general use
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED stands out with its vibrant color display and crisp resolution, providing clear visuals and brightness suitable for a variety of tasks. Engineers and designers would appreciate the ASUS's wide color gamut coverage, crucial for accurate color work, but for gaming and 3D applications, the Vivobook's lower refresh rate makes it less ideal, as it may not be as smooth as gamers would prefer. The Razer Blade 14, while very capable for general use and professional work with a high-quality display, also falls short for gaming due to its refresh rate not matching the high standards that gaming enthusiasts often expect.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$990
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 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 OLED is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its high-resolution OLED screen, offers vibrant colors and sharp visuals suitable for general use, though its battery life is less than the Razer Blade 14, which may impact portability and continuous use on the go. The Razer Blade 14, while slightly heavier and with an IPS screen instead of OLED, boasts a higher build quality and heat management, which, alongside a better battery life, makes it very suitable for general use, also benefiting from a superior keyboard and less operating noise.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design.
The Razer Blade 14 is favored for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD processor and superior Nvidia RTX graphics card, which provide high performance for computing and visual tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, while offering an impressive OLED screen with high color accuracy and contrast, relies on a capable Intel processor with integrated graphics, which may be less suitable for the most demanding engineering software compared to the Razer's dedicated GPU.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Razer Blade 14 are both very 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
7.9/10
7.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Razer Blade 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"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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