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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) offers a slightly larger battery, a more advanced main processor, and a stronger GPU, which combine to provide enhanced performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications compared to the older Razer Blade 14. However, it is slightly thicker and heavier, which may affect portability. Both models are similarly priced and come with the same amount of storage and RAM, but the Razer Blade 14 (2023) also boasts a higher screen resolution and a better maximum refresh rate, making it more suitable for intensive gaming and tasks that benefit from a crisper, more fluid display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- The Razer Blade 14 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.4
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 is good.
The Razer Blade 14's Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU offers robust performance for gaming and 3D tasks, while its higher refresh rate display at 165Hz enables smoother visuals. However, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) steps up the game with an even more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz for superior gaming and 3D performance, coupled with a slightly better CPU and improved screen quality.
Screen Quality
8.0
8.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
328.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you're primarily using your laptop for everyday tasks like browsing or video streaming, the Razer Blade 14's bright, high-resolution display will offer a crisp and vibrant viewing experience. Should your work involve engineering and design, you'll appreciate the wide color coverage this laptop offers, ensuring that color accuracy is maintained for professional tasks. However, if gaming or 3D modeling is your focus, the lower refresh rate may make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to displays designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
9.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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.
Cost
$1,965
$2,400
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Razer Blade 14 has a price of $1,965 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
328.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for general use.
The Razer Blade 14 excels in general use due to its strong CPU and ample RAM, coupled with a high-quality IPS screen that ensures vivid colors and sharp visuals, all in a highly portable design with a long battery life. The Razer Blade 14 (2023) continues this tradition, offering an even more refined CPU, a brighter and higher resolution display for enhanced screen quality, slightly increased battery capacity for longer use, and a similarly portable form factor with high build quality standards, though it is marginally heavier.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Razer Blade 14 excels in engineering and design due to its AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor, 16GB of RAM, Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and high-quality IPS screen, which provide the necessary power and visual fidelity for such tasks. Upgrading to the Razer Blade 14 (2023), while maintaining portability and keyboard quality, enhances performance with an upgraded AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU, Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a brighter, higher resolution screen, while still keeping the same amount of RAM, making it even more suitable for demanding engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
8.1
8.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
7.9
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Razer Blade 14 are both good for software development.
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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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 Razer Blade 14 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Razer Blade 14 | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,965 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.92 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.59" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.66" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 62 Wh | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 328 nits | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Razer Blade 14 (2023)
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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 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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