For better performance in intensive engineering tasks and gaming, opt for the Razer Blade 14; it has a more powerful processor and graphics card. However, it's more expensive and less portable than the Razer Book 13. The Razer Book 13, being lighter with a longer battery life, is better suited for on-the-go use and can handle general tasks and productivity well, especially considering its touchscreen and higher resolution screen. If budget is a factor or you prioritize portability and battery life, the Razer Book 13 is a smart choice. Otherwise, for raw power and gaming prowess, the Razer Blade 14 is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
328.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 rates very good for general use because of its more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, higher resolution screen, and additional screen real estate but is slightly heavier and bulkier than the Razer Book 13, which rates good and offers excellent portability with a smaller, touch-enabled screen and sufficient performance from its Intel i7 processor for general tasks, striking a balance for those prioritizing mobility.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.2/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14's superior gaming and 3D performance mainly stem from its high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a screen with a high refresh rate of 165 Hz, enhancing both the visual fluidity in games and enabling better 3D rendering capabilities. In contrast, the Razer Book 13, while more compact, relies on an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and has a standard 60 Hz screen refresh rate, which is sufficient for casual gaming and less demanding 3D tasks, but falls short in more intensive scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 stands out for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, which are essential for demanding tasks and graphical work, paired with quality screen resolution. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, while more portable and with a longer battery life, offers lower graphical performance with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a less powerful Intel i7 CPU, making it a secondary option for engineering and design, albeit still capable due to its high-quality screen and sufficient RAM.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
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
8.0/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
328.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, the Razer Blade 14's high resolution and bright display offer crisp visuals, making it a superior choice for tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, the Blade 14's wider color gamut ensures more precise color representation which is crucial for professional photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, the Blade 14's lower refresh rate can result in less smooth gameplay compared to laptops with higher refresh rates, despite its adequate resolution and panel technology.
Battery
9.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,965
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Razer Blade 14 has a price of $1,965 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
The Razer Blade 14 and Razer Book 13 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Razer Book 13 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 Book 13 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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