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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is much less expensive than the Razer Blade 15 and offers good value for everyday tasks, with an OLED display which is great for vibrant colors and contrast. However, the Razer Blade 15 has a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it better suited for intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. Additionally, it comes with a higher storage capacity and more memory out of the box, which can be crucial for performance-demanding software. The tradeoff is the higher price and it's heavier, so it's less portable than the ASUS Zenbook 14. If budget is a major concern and your tasks are more general use, you may lean towards the ASUS. On the other hand, if performance and high-end features are a priority and you can afford it, the Razer Blade 15 could be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is rated as fair for general use due to its good portability and very good keyboard quality but is limited by average heat management and lower performance from an i5 processor and 8GB of RAM. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15 provides a better general use experience with a more powerful i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, excellent keyboard quality, and superior screen color representation, although it is less portable and offers shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.1
8.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 outshines the ASUS Zenbook 14 in gaming and 3D tasks largely due to its superior GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, which supports hardware ray tracing and DLSS, enhancing gaming performance and visuals significantly. Additionally, the Razer Blade 15's screen offers a higher max refresh rate which makes for smoother gaming experiences compared to the Zenbook’s lower refresh rate, and while both have high-quality screens, the GPU and refresh rate are particularly pivotal for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The Razer Blade 15 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for intensive tasks and software that professionals use; furthermore, it has double the RAM of the ASUS Zenbook 14, offering better multitasking capabilities and performance for handling complex projects. Meanwhile, the ASUS Zenbook 14 has an OLED screen providing vivid colors and contrast which is beneficial for design work, but it's less capable in raw performance due to its lesser CPU and integrated graphics, making it a secondary option for demanding engineering applications.
Content Creation
7.3
8.0
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 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
7.7
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 15 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
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its sharp resolution, bright display, and accurate colors, is great for everyday tasks and professional design work, ensuring vividness and clarity for all types of media and intricate visuals. However, its downfall for Gaming and 3D purposes lies in its lackluster refresh rate, which can hinder the smoothness required in fast-paced scenarios. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15's display meets professional standards for engineers and designers due to its coverage of wide color gamuts, but for gamers looking for fluid motion and quick responses, it falls short due to an inadequate refresh rate.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.35" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.69" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14
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Florian Glaser | August 2022
"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."
Razer Blade 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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