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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need a laptop with higher performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Razer Blade 15 with its advanced GPU should serve you well, but it's more expensive and heavier, which impacts portability. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is less expensive, lighter, and offers good color accuracy with its OLED screen, making it suitable for general use and some engineering tasks. It also has a longer battery life for typical use, enhancing its portability. However, its integrated graphics are less powerful, so it's not ideal for intensive gaming or heavy graphic tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- 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
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
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 OLED is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.5
8.5/10
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 14X OLED is good.
The Razer Blade 15 is favored for engineering and design due to its superior main processor and graphics card, which are crucial for demanding software used in those fields, along with double the RAM capacity and a higher-quality screen compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED. However, the ASUS offers better portability with a lighter design and longer battery life, which may be beneficial for those who need to work on the go.
Screen Quality
8.6
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Razer Blade 15 both boast high resolution and bright displays which are ideal for general use, providing crisp and clear visuals for everyday tasks. For engineering and design professionals who require accurate color representation, these laptops offer wide color gamuts ensuring that the colors you see on screen are vibrant and true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these displays may lead to less fluid motion and responsiveness, which could detract from the immersive and fast-paced experience gamers and 3D designers seek.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a vibrant OLED touchscreen display, with high brightness and color accuracy, ideal for everyday tasks; its lightweight design and reasonable battery life ensure portability, though it has less storage and processing power compared to the Razer Blade 15, which not only offers more RAM and storage but also superior processing performance due to its higher-end CPU and dedicated GPU, making it a stronger contender for performance-demanding tasks, albeit at the tradeoff of being heavier and having slightly less battery longevity. While both have high-quality screens and keyboards, the Razer Blade 15 stands out for gaming or resource-intensive applications due to its powerful components and additional features like hardware ray tracing, at the cost of reduced portability and battery life compared to the more travel-friendly ASUS Zenbook.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be 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.
Software Development
7.5
7.7
8.5/10
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 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
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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 OLED and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$575 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.44 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.67" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.88" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | 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 | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 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 | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 376 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 14X OLED
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Matthew Buzzi | September 2023
"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."
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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