The ASUS Zenbook 14X is notably less expensive than the Razer Blade 15, making it a budget-friendlier choice. It boasts a power-efficient processor and a lightweight design, enhancing portability. With an OLED display, it offers vivid colors, and at a smaller screen size, it's more suited for general use and lightweight tasks. Conversely, the Razer Blade 15 packs a more powerful processor and high-end graphics suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, with a larger, faster refresh-rate screen. Nonetheless, it's heavier, pricier, and its advanced features may drain the battery faster, affecting on-the-go usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Very good portability
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
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
8.0/10
3.9/10
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 14X is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate compared to the Razer Blade 15, which limits performance in gaming and 3D tasks. The Razer Blade 15 is equipped with a higher-end GPU and a higher refresh rate screen, enhancing gaming and 3D rendering experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The Razer Blade 15 outshines the ASUS Zenbook 14X for engineering and design due to its more powerful GPU and CPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks such as 3D modeling or simulations, however, it is heavier, reducing its portability. While the Zenbook 14X offers an OLED screen which provides superior color quality for design work, it has a less robust GPU and CPU, which may limit performance with intensive engineering software.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
8.2/10
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 14X 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 14X and Razer Blade 15 both have high-resolution displays with bright and vibrant panels, making them suitable for general use where clarity and readability are key. For engineering and design tasks, they deliver wide color gamuts, ensuring that colors are accurately represented for tasks that require precise color work. However, their suitability for gaming and 3D applications is limited due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and thus affect the overall gaming and 3D experience.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$777
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X offers excellent portability with its lighter weight and very good battery life, along with a top-notch OLED screen, making it ideal for general use and media consumption. The Razer Blade 15, while heavier and not as portable, provides superior performance due to its higher-tier CPU and GPU, a larger and faster refresh-rate screen for smoother visuals, and is well-suited for intensive tasks like gaming in addition to general use.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.4/10
7.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 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 14X 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
"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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