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The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is a more budget-friendly option with good battery life, a unique dual-screen functionality that can enhance multitasking, and a lower weight which makes it relatively easy to carry around. It is suitable for general use and has a decent performance for casual tasks but is less powerful in intensive 3D rendering or engineering scenarios. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 is pricier, but offers significantly better performance for 3D work, machine learning, gaming, and engineering tasks, thanks to a more powerful CPU and GPU. It also has a higher quality display with better color accuracy and a higher resolution, though its battery life is slightly less than the ASUS. So, if the budget is a concern and your tasks are not extremely demanding, the Zenbook Duo may be the right pick, while if you need top performance for complex tasks and are willing to pay for it, the Blade 14 is the likely choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
- The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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 display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
314.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has decent amount of RAM and storage, and its dual-screen feature is unique, but its processor and graphics aren't as powerful as the Razer Blade 14, which boasts a high-end AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU combination that excels in performance. Additionally, while both have similar screen sizes and types, the Razer Blade 14 offers a better screen resolution, and overall, it has higher-quality components such as a top-end keyboard and superior heat management, affecting its greater suitability for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.1
7.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 provides a higher GPU performance with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and supports smoother gameplay with a higher screen refresh rate, making it good for gaming and 3D, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, equipped with an Intel i7-1195G7 Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate, is only fair for these tasks due to its lower graphical capability and regular screen refresh rate. Although the ASUS Zenbook has an impressive screen quality, the Razer Blade's combination of a superior CPU and GPU, along with a higher refresh rate and screen resolution, give it an edge for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.6
8.4
5.5/10
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 Duo 14 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 is considered very good for engineering and design use due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen processor, higher capacity RAM, and superior Nvidia GPU, along with a higher resolution screen, which is crucial for detailed work. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, while good for these tasks with its Intel processor and integrated GPU, falls short in performance and screen quality compared to the Razer, making it a less optimal choice for demanding engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.3
8.1
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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
7.0
7.9
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, both the ASUS Zenbook Duo and the Razer Blade offer crisp, bright displays with high resolution, ensuring text and images appear sharp and vivid. For engineering and design, the ASUS and Razer Blade come with wide color gamuts that cover a broad spectrum, allowing for precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as they feature lower refresh rates that can't deliver the smooth visuals required for high-speed gaming and fluid 3D rendering.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$999
$1,900
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a price of $999 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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 Duo 14 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.64 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 314 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
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 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2020
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."
Razer Blade 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"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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