The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has an OLED display, is lighter, and costs less, offering good all-around performance and suitable for general use with decent portability. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14, with a higher-end processor and advanced graphics card, costs more but offers superior capabilities for 3D work, machine learning, gaming, and is also more suitable for intensive engineering tasks. However, the Razer Blade is slightly heavier and has a different screen type. If top-notch performance for demanding tasks is a priority and budget is not a constraint, the Razer Blade 14 is a solid choice. If you're looking for something more affordable that still delivers quality performance for everyday use and is easy to carry, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED would be a great option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5/10
8.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
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 14X OLED is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 offers better gaming and 3D performance than the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED primarily because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which results in smoother visuals during fast-paced gaming. In comparison, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, while having a high-quality OLED screen and decent GPU with Iris Xe graphics, falls short in gaming and 3D tasks due to its lower-spec GPU and refresh rate of 120Hz.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.4/10
8.5/10
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 14X OLED is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with its Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, provides ample power for engineering and design tasks, while its OLED screen offers excellent color accuracy and contrast, making it suitable for detailed work. However, the Razer Blade 14, with a more robust AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX dedicated GPU, excels in demanding applications and rendering tasks, and also has a higher RAM, which is crucial for multitasking and handling complex projects, all of which explain its slightly higher suitability for engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.1/10
8.5/10
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 14X OLED 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.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Razer Blade 14's high-resolution displays provide clear images, and their brightness makes them easy to view in various lighting conditions. Engineering and design professionals value the wide color gamut coverage of both laptops, which ensures accurate color representation for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can result in less fluid motion compared to models optimized for such tasks, which often prioritize higher refresh rates for smoother visuals.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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 14X OLED has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$575
$10
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Razer Blade 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
"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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