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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and the Razer Blade 14 involves considering your priorities. If superior processing power, a high amount of RAM, and a versatile touchscreen display are important to you, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a top option. It's also slightly heavier and bulkier than the Razer model. On the other hand, the Blade 14, while having less RAM and a lower-tier GPU, boasts a higher battery life, is lighter and thinner for greater portability, and has a slightly higher-quality keyboard, making it better for on-the-go use and for tasks that don't require intensive computing power. Both have similar display outputs, but neither has a number pad, and they both offer features like backlit keyboards, ray tracing, and DLSS. While the Razer might be more suitable for gaming due to its appearance, both models can handle gaming well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Very good for software development
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
8.0
14.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
503.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for software development, and content creation, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and the Razer Blade 14 both have displays that excel in resolution and brightness, making them clear and vibrant for general tasks. Their wide color gamuts ensure accurate color representation necessary for engineering and design work. However, their lower refresh rates, compared to specialized gaming laptops, may not provide the smooth visuals desired in fast-paced 3D environments, therefore not being ideal for gaming.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has 8 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
14.4in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has good portability.
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Cost
$3,300
$1,965
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has a price of $3,300 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.1
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
503.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for general use.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is favored for general use due to its more versatile form factor allowing laptop and tablet modes, substantial RAM for multitasking, and quality screen with high brightness and a 3:2 aspect ratio that's suitable for productivity tasks. The Razer Blade 14, while also good for general use, boasts a slightly better battery life, exceptional keyboard quality, and a more portable design, though it features less RAM which may limit intense multitasking but has a higher screen pixel density and refresh rate which are beneficial for both work and entertainment.
Gaming and AI
7.7
7.9
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen that refreshes at 120 Hz, making it well-suited for smooth gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the Razer Blade 14 also provides a strong gaming experience with a Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher 165 Hz screen refresh rate for even smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is equipped with high RAM and a flexible display that supports it as a laptop and a drawing tablet, making it well-suited for engineering and design tasks that require multitasking and design work. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 14 offers a strong CPU and GPU combination and excellent portability due to its lighter weight, catering well to engineering tasks and those requiring a powerful, yet mobile workstation.
Content Creation
8.4
8.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Razer Blade 14 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,300 | $1,965 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9.1'' x 0.86'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.72" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.06" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 64 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 | 8 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.4" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 503 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The new Surface Laptop Studio with its foldable display is supposed to replace the old Surface Book and the overall impression is good after our review. The build quality and the materials are top-notch, the performance utilization of the two components is solid and the device does not show any major flaws in terms of display or speakers, either. The folding mechanism leaves a sold impression as well, but it remains to be seen how it will hold up over the years. The so-called presentation mode is also not ideal since it covers the whole keyboard."
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 Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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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