The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers more screen space and a higher-resolution OLED display that is well-suited for color-sensitive work in design and video editing; however, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. The Razer Blade 14 is more portable with longer battery life and a high refresh rate screen that is great for gaming, but it has a smaller screen with lower resolution and less RAM, which may limit multitasking and demanding engineering applications. The Razer Blade 14 is slightly higher priced but could be a better option if mobility and gaming are priorities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
Excellent for engineering and design
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
Engineering and Design
9.0/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 14 is very good.
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.
Content Creation
8.7/10
8.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and the Razer Blade 14 both offer vivid resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and pleasant visuals for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate their wide color gamut, providing accurate color representation necessary for precision work. However, gamers and 3D designers may find the lower refresh rate on these laptops less than ideal, as it may not deliver the smooth visuals required for fast-paced games or fluid 3D rendering.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out for general use due to its high-quality OLED screen, robust CPU, and substantial RAM which ensures smooth multitasking and vibrant visuals, although it's heavier with shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Razer Blade 14. The Razer Blade 14, on the other hand, balances performance with better portability and longer battery life, featuring a powerful CPU and quality IPS display, but has less RAM which could affect running multiple applications simultaneously.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for gaming and 3D tasks, with its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, and an OLED screen that offers high-quality visuals but has a lower refresh rate, which is less optimal for fast-paced gaming. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14, while also equipped with a robust Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, boasts a higher screen refresh rate on its IPS display, which is beneficial for gaming responsiveness but might not match the ASUS's screen's visual fidelity.
Software Development
8.3/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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 Duo 15 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
"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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