The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is less expensive, has a vivid OLED screen, and longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and professionals who prioritize display quality and cost-efficiency. It is lightweight and has a good portability score, but its performance for 3D tasks, machine learning, and gaming is moderate. The Razer Blade 14 (2023), on the other hand, is more expensive but offers superior performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software due to a high-end dedicated GPU. It has a higher refresh rate display beneficial for fast-paced gaming, a premium build quality, and is slightly heavier than the ASUS; its battery life is good for a gaming laptop but shorter compared to the ASUS. Choose the ASUS for general use and multimedia tasks, or opt for the Razer Blade if your focus is gaming or performance-intensive applications. 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 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
8.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with an integrated Intel i9-13900H Iris Xe GPU and has a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, which translates to very good gaming and 3D performance with smoother visuals and potentially better handling of graphically intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design, though the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its Intel i9 processor and OLED screen, offers solid performance for engineering tasks with excellent visuals, though its integrated graphics may limit some design work compared to dedicated GPUs; it's also slightly heavier and larger than the Razer Blade 14, which has a higher performance AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, offering more power for engineering software and better gaming capability, with the tradeoff of lesser portability due to its increased weight.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
8.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts superior resolution and vibrant colors, making it ideal for general use and engineering applications where clarity and color accuracy are crucial. However, its lower refresh rate is less suited for gaming and 3D work that benefit from faster screen updates. The Razer Blade 14, while still providing very good quality and precise colors for general computing and design tasks, also falls short for gaming and 3D environments due to its less-than-optimal refresh rate.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 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 OLED is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a large, high-contrast OLED screen and a potent Intel i9 processor, which makes for a crisp display and smooth performance in a range of applications, but with a moderate battery life and good portability. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) features a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and a high-refresh-rate IPS screen for snappy performance and fluid visuals, along with excellent portability and longer battery life, but it might get warmer and louder due to more demanding components.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 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 OLED has good portability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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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