If you prioritize performance over cost and need a laptop for 3D rendering, machine learning, extensive gaming, or engineering software, the Razer Blade 14, with its more powerful graphics card and processor, could be a better choice. Conversely, if you're looking for a more affordable option that's still capable in general use and offers a high-quality OLED touchscreen, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED stands out. Note that the Razer has a longer battery life and higher scores in build quality and heat management, but it's also heavier, which could be a concern if portability is key for you. Both have a 14-inch display, but the ASUS has an OLED panel, and the Razer has an IPS panel with a higher refresh rate, a feature that gamers may value. 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 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very 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 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
8.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is superior for gaming and 3D due to its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which vastly outperforms the Intel Iris Xe graphics found in the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED; powerful GPUs are crucial for running graphics-intensive tasks smoothly.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) outclasses the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED for engineering and design because it boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia GPU, along with double the RAM, which significantly enhances performance in demanding tasks. Additionally, the Razer has a higher screen refresh rate and better color reproduction, while the ASUS offers an OLED display that is great for color accuracy but with a less robust Intel integrated GPU and lower RAM, which might slow down intensive workflows.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
8.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
When prioritizing general use such as web browsing and video streaming, both the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Razer Blade 14 provide screens with high resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vivid visuals. For engineering and design tasks that demand color accuracy, both laptops offer screens with wide color gamuts, making them suitable for professionals in those fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial, the screens on these laptops may fall short due to lower refresh rates, which could lead to less fluid visuals during fast-paced scenes.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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 (2023) 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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