The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is more affordable and features a brilliant OLED screen, making it great for vibrant visuals and media. However, with an Intel i5 processor and 8GB of RAM, it may not handle intensive engineering tasks as well as the Razer Book 13. The Razer Book is more expensive but offers a more powerful Intel i7 processor and double the RAM, providing better performance for demanding applications. It also has a longer battery life, which is beneficial if you frequently work on the go. Despite its advantage in performance and battery, the Razer Book is less portable due to its slightly heavier weight. Both laptops have high-resolution, touchscreen displays with a similar aspect ratio, but the Razer Book's lower refresh rate may not be as smooth for fast-paced visuals compared to the Zenbook's higher refresh rate. If portability and vibrant display at a lower cost are your priorities, the Zenbook could be for you, while the Razer Book might be better suited for performance-intensive tasks and longer work sessions away from a power source. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
7.1/10
8.5/10
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 14X OLED and Razer Book 13 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED stands out for engineering and design with a higher resolution OLED screen and enhanced graphics capabilities which are crucial for detailed visuals, while the Razer Book 13 provides a faster CPU and more RAM, facilitating smoother multitasking and computational tasks crucial in engineering roles. Both laptops have high-quality keyboards and are portable, but the Zenbook prioritizes screen quality and the Razer Book focuses on better overall performance and longer battery life which benefits prolonged work sessions without recharging.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its OLED panel, which provides vibrant colors, deep blacks, and high contrast with superior resolution and brightness, enhancing visual detail and readability. For tasks like engineering and design, this laptop's wide color gamuts ensure accurate color reproduction, crucial for precise work. However, both the ASUS Zenbook and Razer Book 13 fall short for gaming and 3D work, as their screens have lower refresh rates, limiting the smoothness of motion which is key for immersive and responsive gaming experiences.
Battery
6.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
The Razer Book 13 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED stands out with its vibrant OLED display that is ideal for visual clarity, and although it has a slightly lower battery life, it compensates with a high-quality screen and a powerful CPU for smooth general use. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 offers a more portable option with extended battery life and a premium-quality keyboard, making it an excellent choice for on-the-go productivity without sacrificing significant performance, even with a standard IPS screen.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Razer Book 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Razer Book 13 both have integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which provide decent but not top-end gaming performance; however, the ASUS model has a higher screen refresh rate suitable for smoother visuals which can be more beneficial for gaming and 3D applications. While both have high-quality displays and powerful CPUs, the ASUS with its OLED panel and the Razer with its IPS screen, both are fair for gaming but are held back by their GPUs relative to more specialized gaming laptops.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
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 ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Razer Book 13 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
7.5/10
7.5/10
8.5/10
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 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the Razer Book 13 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."
"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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