Based on your needs, consider the following tradeoffs between the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Razer Blade 14: If a high-quality screen for detailed creative work is important, ZenBook's OLED display might be more appealing, but the Blade’s higher refresh rate could be better for fast-paced gaming. However, the Blade has superior graphics performance for 3D or machine learning tasks due to its more powerful GPU. The ZenBook, being more affordable, offers more RAM for multitasking and advanced engineering software. The Blade edges out in battery life and has a slightly better build for frequent travel. The ZenBook is lighter and has handy features like a touchscreen and an extra display, which could enhance productivity. Each has a full complement of ports, but different types, so consider which peripherals you plan to connect. Decide based on whether you prioritize screen quality, portability, battery life, performance for specific tasks, or price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
Very good for software development
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Razer Blade 14 both have high-refresh-rate screens and powerful GPUs that are very important for gaming and 3D applications, with the ZenBook featuring a screen with 120Hz refresh rate and the Blade going up to 165Hz, which potentially offers a smoother gaming experience. While both have competent CPUs and good quality screens, they differ in screen quality, where the ZenBook's OLED offers vibrant colors which can be preferable for some users, and the Blade uses an IPS panel which is widely respected for color accuracy and viewing angles.
Content Creation
8.6/10
8.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is somewhat better.
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
8.0/10
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Razer Blade 14 boast high-resolution displays with bright and clear panels, ensuring vivid images and easy readability for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. When it comes to engineering and design, their displays cover a wide range of colors with high accuracy, which is crucial for professionals who require precise color replication for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens have lower refresh rates that may not deliver as smooth motion or quick screen response as other models designed specifically for these purposes, potentially affecting the gaming experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.6/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,299
$1,900
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is equipped with a high-quality OLED screen and ample RAM, making it an exceptional choice for general use with smooth multitasking and vibrant visuals, but its battery life is shorter which may limit its portability. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14, while also having a great screen, is boosted by powerful CPU and GPU components suitable for demanding applications and enhanced gaming performance, offering longer battery life hence more time away from the charger, but has less RAM which may affect performance with heavy multitasking. Both laptops offer high-resolution displays and solid build quality, but prioritize different aspects of the user experience.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Software Development
8.2/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo to be very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 14 is good.
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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to have very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
"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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