The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is less expensive and offers good portability with a decent battery life suitable for general use and multitasking thanks to its dual-screen design. It's also lighter, making it easier to carry around. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15, while more expensive, provides superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its high-end processor and graphics card. This makes it ideal for gaming and intensive tasks, but it comes at the cost of battery life and it is heavier, which impacts portability. Both have high-quality builds and multiple ports for connectivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
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 display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
314.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is deemed fair for general use because it comes with less RAM, a lower capacity battery, and a less powerful CPU compared to the Razer Blade 15, which offers a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and better screen quality, making it good for general use. Additionally, the Blade 15 has superior storage capacity and takes the edge in portability despite being slightly heavier, as it also has a longer battery life, which is quite important for general use scenarios.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
8.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 excels in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen with a very high refresh rate, which are both very important for these purposes. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a less powerful integrated GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, making it only fair for such tasks despite its good screen quality and competent CPU.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
8.5/10
5.5/10
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 Duo 14 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 stands out for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, double the RAM, and superior Nvidia RTX GPU, delivering better performance for graphics-intensive tasks, along with a higher-quality screen with greater resolution and color accuracy. While the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 offers a commendable dual-screen workspace and satisfactory performance for design applications with a capable CPU and integrated GPU, it lags behind the Razer in raw power and screen quality, yet it might be preferred for its lighter weight and longer battery life for on-the-go usage.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 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
7.0/10
7.7/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 15 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
6.8/10
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and the Razer Blade 15 provide crisp and vivid displays due to their high resolutions and brightness, though the ASUS has an advantage with an additional secondary screen for multitasking. In engineering and design, the Razer stands out with a wider color gamut coverage including DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which is crucial for color accuracy in professional work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop excels due to their lower refresh rates, leading to less fluid motion compared to laptops specifically designed for these tasks.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a price of $999 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
"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."
"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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