When deciding between the Razer Blade 14 (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, consider their strengths based on your needs. The Razer Blade 14 will deliver significantly better performance, especially for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia graphics. However, it is less portable due to its heavier weight and generally has a higher price tag. In contrast, the Galaxy Book3 360 is more affordable and lighter, making it better for portability, and it also offers the flexibility of a 2-in-1 design with a touchscreen that can be handy for general use and presentations. It won't match the Razer's performance for demanding applications but will handle everyday tasks well. The Razer likely has a shorter battery life compared to the Samsung due to more power-hungry components. Choose the Razer for top-end performance or the Galaxy Book3 360 for a more versatile, cost-effective option. 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 Book3 360
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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 Book3 360 is only fair.
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.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is preferred for engineering and design tasks because it has a high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which outpace the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360's Intel CPU and integrated graphics in demanding applications. While the Galaxy Book3 360 offers an OLED screen and is more portable with its 2-in-1 convertible design, it may fall short in raw computational tasks compared to the Razer's more color-accurate, high-refresh-rate IPS display and superior graphics capabilities.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
7.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
560.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When selecting a laptop for general use, a clear and bright display with high resolution ensures a comfortable viewing experience for tasks like browsing and video streaming, which both the Razer Blade 14 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 provide. For engineering and design, professionals require accurate color reproduction to ensure that their work reflects true colors; both laptops offer displays that cover a wide range of color gamuts, catering to these needs. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial, a high refresh rate is essential to avoid screen tearing and stutter, an area where both of these laptops fall short as they prioritize resolution and color accuracy over refresh rate.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Razer Blade 14 has 6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has 10 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) both have very good portability, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has somewhat better 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 Book3 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
$1,299
$500
$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 Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,299.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to be very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) excels in general use due to its high-performance CPU and GPU, large storage capacity, and a high-quality IPS screen with a higher pixel density, making it suitable for tasks that require a lot of power, like gaming. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360's strengths for general use include a lighter and thinner design for better portability, a touchscreen OLED display for vibrant colors and interactive use, in addition to competitive CPU and RAM capacities for everyday tasks.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to be very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 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.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
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 Book3 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 Book3 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."
"The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 isn’t a laptop that the Korean manufacturer has shouted from the rooftops about, and it seems to have gotten little attention from anywhere. But, it is absolutely a laptop worth paying attention to. Compared to higher-priced devices, like the Dell XPS 13 (2022) and Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023), it manages to offer a similar day-to-day experience despite the price difference. It’s really hard to justify the extra cash unless a boosted display is a requirement of yours."
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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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