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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability and battery life are top priorities, the Razer Blade 14 stands out as it is lighter and offers a longer battery life, suitable for someone always on the go. However, for tasks that demand higher computing power, such as 3D rendering or engineering software, the Razer Blade 18 with its more robust processor and additional RAM will perform better, albeit at a higher price and with a larger form factor. Both will handle general use and intensive gaming well, but the Blade 18's larger screen may be more immersive for gaming and multimedia consumption. Keep in mind, the increased size and weight of the Blade 18 could make it less convenient for frequent travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.7
9.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.5/10
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 (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.
Software Development
7.9
8.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
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 (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
8.9
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
560.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 18 for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 18 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
When considering the Razer Blade laptops for general use, their good screen resolution and brightness make for sharp, clear visuals, which is essential for viewing documents, browsing, and streaming. For engineering and design tasks that depend on color accuracy, these laptops' coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB ensures that colors are represented faithfully, a crucial factor for professionals in those fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, the screens' lower refresh rates make them less suitable, as they cannot display as many frames per second, leading to less smooth motion in fast-paced environments.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,400
$10
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has a price of $2,400 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
560.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for general use.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is ideal for general use due to its combination of a powerful AMD CPU, ample RAM, high-quality IPS screen, and good portability backed by a substantial battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18 also excels in general use with a more robust Intel CPU, double the RAM for demanding tasks, a larger but equally high-quality screen, and superior keyboard and speakers, although it is less portable and has shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.4
8.9
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
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 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
8.2
8.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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 (2023) and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Razer Blade 14 (2023) | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,400 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.05 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.23" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.97" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel i9-13950HX | |
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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 68.1 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 560 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 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 (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 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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