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Updated January 12, 2024·
If budget is a primary concern, the ASUS Zenbook 14 offers solid performance for everyday tasks at a more affordable price compared to the Razer Book 13. However, if you often engage in more demanding activities such as 3D modeling, machine learning, gaming, or engineering software, the Razer Book 13, while more expensive, provides better performance suited to these intensive tasks. Consider how critical portability and battery life are for you; typically, laptops with higher performance have a shorter battery life and might be heavier, which could impact their convenience for on-the-go use. It's important to weigh the importance of performance against the factors of cost, portability, and battery life when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14's superior resolution and brightness offer crisp, clear visuals, while the Razer Book 13, although good, may not be as vivid or bright. In engineering and design, the ASUS stands out again with a wider range of colors, covering more of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, which means more accurate color representation than the Razer Book 13. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, meaning neither will deliver the ultra-smooth visuals preferred for high-speed gaming despite their decent resolutions and panel types.
Battery
8.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
8.5
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.6
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its OLED screen and decent battery life, provides a good visual experience for general use but falls behind in portability and long-term endurance when compared to the Razer Book 13, which offers a superior balance of a high-quality IPS touchscreen, longer battery life, and increased portability, along with better CPU and twice the RAM, making it more suitable for a wider range of tasks and longer work sessions without the need for charging. Additionally, the Razer Book 13's larger storage capacity and high scores in keyboard quality, speaker quality, and heat management round out its advantages for general use over the ASUS Zenbook 14.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a higher screen refresh rate, which is better for smoother gameplay, but it uses the same integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU as the Razer Book 13, meaning neither are designed for high-end gaming performance. While the Razer Book 13 has a sharper screen and possibly better CPU, its lower refresh rate isn't as optimal for gaming or 3D applications as the ASUS Zenbook 14.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.1
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Razer Book 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is well-suited for engineering and design use due to its powerful Intel i5 processor, ample 8GB of RAM, and high-quality OLED screen, which offers excellent color accuracy and contrast. The Razer Book 13 also excels in these applications with a more potent Intel i7 processor, double the RAM at 16GB, and a sharp IPS touchscreen display, although the Zenbook 14’s OLED screen is superior in terms of color reproduction and contrast, making it particularly advantageous for design work where visual fidelity is crucial.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both 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
7.2
7.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Book 13 to have excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.35" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.69" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 339 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
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 Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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