The Razer Blade 14, with a high-end CPU and a powerful dedicated GPU, is well-suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It offers twice the storage and double the RAM of the Asus Zenbook 13, and superior screen resolution, which benefits intensive engineering tasks. However, it's more expensive, heavier, and comes with a heftier power brick, making it less portable. In contrast, the Asus Zenbook 13 is notably more affordable and lighter, with an OLED screen that provides excellent colors and battery life for general use. It's portable and has sufficient performance for everyday tasks, but it's not ideal for demanding gaming or professional-grade applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
Excellent portability
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
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4/10
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 is considered very good for general use because it boasts a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, higher resolution, and a larger screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13, which contributes to enhanced multitasking and media experience. However, the Zenbook 13 has advantages in portability and battery life, which are ideal for users who prioritize a lightweight device with longer unplugged usage.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.9/10
3.6/10
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
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 offers a superior gaming and 3D experience compared to the ASUS Zenbook 13, primarily due to its much higher screen refresh rate and a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics processor. While the ASUS Zenbook 13 features an integrated GPU and a standard refresh rate, suitable for casual gaming, the Razer's dedicated GPU and high refresh rate make it better suited for intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 stands out for engineering and design work due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which can handle demanding tasks and complex graphics more efficiently than the ASUS Zenbook 13. Although the Razer is heavier and slightly less portable, it compensates with a higher-resolution screen that can be crucial for detail-oriented work, while the ASUS prioritizes a lighter build and portability, which may appeal to those constantly on the move.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.1/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.3/10
7.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 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
7.8/10
8.0/10
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a vivid and sharp display for tasks like browsing or watching videos, both the ASUS Zenbook 13 and the Razer Blade 14 offer excellent resolution and brightness. For engineering and design work that demands color precision, both laptops provide wide color gamut coverage, ensuring that your projects look true to life. However, for gaming or 3D applications where motion clarity is key, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may lead to less smooth visuals compared to models with higher refresh rates tailored for such activities.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$890
$10
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
"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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