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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Razer Blade 14 offers a smaller screen and lighter build making it more portable, and it tends to be less expensive than the Razer Blade 17. The Blade 14 uses an AMD processor and a slightly older GPU, making it well-suited for general gaming and use; it also has a longer battery life, which is great for on-the-go usage. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17, with a larger screen, higher resolution, and a more powerful Intel processor and top-tier GPU, excels at more demanding 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. However, it has a shorter battery life, is heavier, making it less portable, and generally costs more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Excellent speakers
Key differences
Software Development
7.9
8.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
8.9
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
560.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 17 for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize vibrant colors and clear detail for tasks like browsing and document editing, both the Razer Blade 14 and 17 offer impressive display quality with their high resolution and brightness levels. They excel in engineering and design work due to their wide color gamuts, allowing for accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, their lower refresh rates may not provide the smoothest visual experience, despite having decent resolution and panel technology.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,400
$4,300
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has a price of $2,400 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
560.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for general use.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Razer Blade 17 are both solid choices for general use due to their high-quality CPUs and ample RAM, which ensure smooth performance for everyday tasks, and their IPS displays with high color accuracy and brightness contribute to an excellent screen quality. However, the Razer Blade 14 is more portable with better battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use, while the Razer Blade 17 boasts a larger screen and more powerful graphics, which may appeal to users prioritizing screen real estate and GPU performance.
Gaming and AI
8.4
8.6
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for gaming and 3D due to its high screen refresh rate and powerful GPU, making it capable of providing smooth and visually detailed experiences. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17 is considered excellent in these areas because it combines an even more potent GPU with a larger, high-quality screen, offering exceptional gaming and 3D performance despite a lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.7
9.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 17 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
8.2
8.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Razer Blade 14 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Razer Blade 17 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 (2023) and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Razer Blade 14 (2023) | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.05 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.23" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.97" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 68.1 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 560 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 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 (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."
Razer Blade 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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