The Razer Blade 14 (2023) offers high performance, suitable for intensive gaming, engineering tasks, and 3D or machine learning applications. It's more expensive, has a solid build, powerful graphics, and a high-refresh-rate display but is less portable due to its weight. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is more affordable, portable, has a touchscreen, and an excellent battery life, making it suitable for general use, on-the-go productivity, and media consumption, but it lags in performance for demanding tasks due to its integrated graphics. Choose Razer for demanding tasks and gaming, or Samsung for portability, touch compatibility, and everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) offers a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a faster 240Hz screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and detailed gaming and 3D experiences; meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is equipped with an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a modest 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it less suited for these intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is 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
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
8.9/10
7.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
560.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, where clarity, sharpness, and comfortable visibility are key, both the Razer Blade 14 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offer high-resolution screens with brightness levels that make reading and browsing a pleasant experience. For engineering and design, these laptops provide screens with wide color coverage, making them suitable for tasks that require accurate color representation like photo editing or CAD work. However, their appeal to gamers and 3D professionals may be limited due to their screens' lower refresh rates, which can't match the smoother visuals demanded by high-speed gaming and rapid 3D rendering.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Razer Blade 14 has 6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
13.3in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,400
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has a price of $2,400 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to be very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) stands out for general use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, larger and faster refresh rate screen, and substantial storage, which enhance performance for various tasks, though it's heavier and has a tad shorter battery life.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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.
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How the Razer Blade 14 (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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."
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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