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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance for 3D tasks, machine learning, and gaming is a priority, the Razer Blade 14 with its more powerful processor and graphics card is the better choice, although it is heavier and more expensive. The ASUS Zenbook 13 offers a lighter and more affordable option with an OLED display great for general use, but it has less power and storage for demanding applications. Both laptops have good battery life, but if portability is critical, the lighter Zenbook 13 is superior. Neither laptop has a touchscreen, and while the Zenbook excels in display colors, the Razer's higher screen resolution and refresh rate make it better suited for engineering and intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- Excellent portability
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
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) offers a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the ASUS Zenbook 13, enhancing its capability for multitasking and demanding applications; coupled with its superior gaming-grade GPU, it invites a richer visual experience for both general and gaming purposes. While the ASUS is lighter, boosting its portability, the Razer has a more advanced IPS screen with higher resolution and refresh rate, providing crisper images and smoother motion, but it's also heavier and thereby less portable than the Zenbook. Both have high-quality screens and long battery life, yet the enhanced performance specifications give the Razer an edge for more intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.2
8.4
3.6/10
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
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14, with its Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, is superior for gaming and 3D applications compared to the ASUS Zenbook 13, which has an integrated AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8 GPU, less suitable for demanding graphical tasks. Additionally, the Razer Blade 14 has a high screen refresh rate that can reach up to 240Hz, enhancing the gaming experience, while the Zenbook 13 is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, which is less ideal for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.7
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 is superior for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, higher RAM, and a better screen for detailed work, as it offers higher resolution and better color accuracy. The ASUS Zenbook 13, while offering a solid OLED screen and portability, falls short in power and multitasking capacity, which are crucial for engineering tasks where high performance is key.
Content Creation
7.6
8.2
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
7.9
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.8
8.9
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Razer Blade 14 both have high-resolution displays with bright and vibrant panels, making them excellent for general use where sharp text and clear visuals are key. For engineering and design, these laptops offer wide color gamuts, providing the color accuracy professionals need for their work. However, for Gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can lead to less smooth visuals, which is less ideal where fast motion and quick screen updates are crucial.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 13 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook 13 | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$890 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.55 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.99" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 378 nits | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Sebastian Bade | May 2021
"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."
Razer Blade 14 (2023)
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"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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