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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability and battery life are top priorities for a range of uses including gaming, the Razer Blade 14 is the better fit due to its lighter weight and longer battery life. However, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a larger, high-resolution OLED touchscreen and superior colors, making it better for creative work such as graphic design and video editing. Its performance in engineering and 3D tasks is very strong, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life. Both laptops have similar storage, RAM, and are in the same price range, so the decision should be based on the specific needs for screen quality, portability, battery life, and the types of tasks you'll be performing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for software development
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Razer Blade 14 offer crisp, clear displays with high resolutions and bright panels, providing an excellent viewing experience for everyday tasks and media consumption. Users engaged in engineering and design work will appreciate the wide color gamuts of these laptops, allowing for accurate color representation crucial for professional editing and modeling. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the lower refresh rates on these screens may not be as suitable as models specifically geared towards gaming, which typically offer higher refresh rates for more fluid visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,900
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.1
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for general use because they offer powerful CPUs and ample RAM for multitasking, along with quality screens. However, the Zenbook Pro 16X has a larger, higher-resolution OLED screen, which is excellent for color-sensitive tasks, whereas the Blade 14 is more portable and has a longer battery life, suitable for on-the-go users.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.9
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is a good choice for gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and OLED screen; however, its screen refresh rate is lower. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14, with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher refresh rate screen, offers smoother visuals and better performance for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X excels in engineering and design use with a high-quality OLED screen, strong performance from its Intel i7 processor paired with Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, and ample RAM; whereas, the Razer Blade 14, despite being more portable, offers robust performance with an AMD Ryzen 9 chip and superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, high RAM, and a quality IPS display. Both are very capable, but the Zenbook leans towards better screen quality and battery life and the Blade 14 favors stronger GPU performance and portability.
Content Creation
8.5
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and Razer Blade 14 are both very 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
8.2
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 Pro 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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