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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability and longer battery life are important to you, the Razer Blade 14 with its smaller screen and lighter weight may be the better option. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18 offers a larger screen, higher performance capabilities with more RAM and a more powerful GPU, and enhanced features including a better webcam and speakers but it comes at a higher price, with a trade-off of being heavier and having a shorter battery life. For tasks involving engineering, 3D rendering, or gaming, the Razer Blade 18 is more suited, while for general use, the Blade 14 is more convenient to carry and use on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.9
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 offers a superior gaming and 3D experience primarily due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and higher screen refresh rate, making it excellent for fast-paced visuals and complex rendering tasks. Whereas the Razer Blade 14, though good for gaming and 3D, has a slightly less powerful RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, which still delivers high-quality performance but may not be as smooth or detailed as the Razer Blade 18.
Engineering and Design
8.4
9.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 14 is very good.
The Razer Blade 14, with its AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, delivers very good engineering and design performance in a more portable package, aided by high-quality RAM and a quality screen. In contrast, the larger Razer Blade 18 offers an even better experience for such tasks with a more powerful Intel i9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, alongside double the RAM and a larger, higher brightness display, but sacrifices portability due to its increased size and weight.
Software Development
7.9
8.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is 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.
Screen Quality
8.0
8.9
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
328.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Razer Blade 14 and 18 laptops offer screens with high resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp and clear visuals for everyday tasks and media consumption. In engineering and design, the same laptops excel by offering wide color gamuts, allowing for accurate color representation vital for detailed design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, these models fall short as their lower refresh rates may not provide the smooth visuals that high-paced games and real-time 3D rendering demand.
Battery
9.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,965
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Razer Blade 14 has a price of $1,965 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
8.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
328.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for general use.
The Razer Blade 14 is favored for general use due to its balance of powerful CPU and RAM for seamless performance, high-quality screen, and better portability with longer battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go productivity. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18, while also boasting a strong CPU and larger RAM which is ideal for demanding applications, has a bigger and brighter screen but is less portable owing to its larger size and weight, and shorter battery life, catering more towards stationary use where power and screen real estate are prioritized.
Content Creation
8.1
8.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 and Razer Blade 18 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 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Blade 14 | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,965 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.92 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.59" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.66" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 62 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 18" | |
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 | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
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 | 3 | |
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 | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
Razer Blade 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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