The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers good value for everyday tasks, is more affordable, and tends to be lightweight, making it very portable. However, the Razer Blade 14, while more expensive, provides superior performance for gaming, intensive 3D tasks, or machine learning applications due to its high-end graphics card. It also has a more robust build quality but is generally less portable due to its heavier and bulkier design. If your main focus is casual use and you're conscious about budget and portability, the Zenbook is a strong option. If you prioritize performance for demanding applications and gaming, and are not as concerned with spending more, the Razer Blade is a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
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 build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook 14, with less powerful CPU and RAM compared to the Razer Blade 14, delivers adequate performance for day-to-day tasks and is lighter, making it easier to carry around; however, it falls short on screen quality and battery life, crucial for prolonged use or media consumption. The Razer Blade 14, on the other hand, offers a more robust CPU and extra RAM for smoother multitasking and demanding applications, paired with superior screen quality and longer battery life, but it's slightly heavier and could have a higher price.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14, with its superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D applications, providing smoother and more visually impressive experiences. While the ASUS Zenbook 14 offers decent performance with its own capable GPU and screen quality, it doesn't match the gaming-optimized hardware found in the Razer Blade 14.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
8.4/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.7/10
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 14 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 excels in engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card allowing for better performance in computation and visualization tasks than the Intel CPU and integrated graphics in the ASUS Zenbook 14.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.1/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
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 14 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
7.2/10
7.9/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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
8.3/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
When evaluating the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the Razer Blade 14, screen quality for general use is enhanced by their high-resolution displays and brightness, making text crisp and videos vivid. For engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is crucial, both laptops offer a wide color gamut ensuring that the colors are represented accurately and consistently. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a smooth visual experience is key, the lower refresh rates of these laptops' screens may make fast-paced action look less fluid compared to screens optimized for gaming with higher refresh rates.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$10
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
"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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