Razer Blade 14 (2023) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023)
The clash of the best 14 inch gaming laptops in 2024: Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 vs Razer Blade 14 2023
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Yes it’s the Razer Blade 14 vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 bout 2023 edition! It’s once again time to see how the latest iterations of portable gaming laptops match up. These two 14-inch gaming laptops come equipped with Ryzen 7000 series laptop processors, as well as the latest Nvidia RTX 40-series graphics cards, but there are some key differences between them that you should know about.
Although we haven’t yet had chance to test either of these two devices, based on what we do know we can give you a decent idea of how the two laptops compare to aid with your buying decision. As of the 14th June you can pre order the new Razer Blade 14 2023, with the full release date not too far away. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 is currently available to buy.
Razer Blade 14 vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 specs comparison (2023)
The below are the official confirmed specifications taken from the spec sheets on the ASUS and Razer sites.
| Razer Blade 14 (2023) | Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023) | |
|---|---|---|
| screen size & resolution | 14-inch 16:10 (2560 x 1600) | 14-inch 16:10 (2560 x 1600) |
| display panel | 240Hz IPS (FreeSync Premium) | 165Hz IPS / Mini-LED (both with G-Sync) |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 9 7940HS |
| GPU options | Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 (140W) / 4070 (140W) | Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 / 4060 (125W) / 4070 (125W) / 4080 (125W) / 4090 (125W) |
| RAM | 16GB/32GB DDR5-5600 (upgradable to 64GB) | 16GB/32GB DDR5-4800 |
| storage | 1TB SSD 4.0 x4 NVMe PCIe M.2 | 512GB/1TB SSD 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
| I/O ports | 2x USB4 Type-C Ports with Power Delivery & Display Port 1.4 via iGPU, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support display, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x Type C USB 4 support DisplayPort / power delivery, 1x card reader (microSD) (UHS-II), 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
| battery | 68.1WHrs, Lithium-ion | 76WHrs, 4S1P, Lithium-ion |
| weight | 1.84 kg (4.05 lbs) | 1.65 Kg (3.64 lbs) / 1.72 Kg (3.79 lbs) |
| dimensions | 12.23” x 8.97″ x 0.70” | 12.28″ x 8.94″ x 0.77″ / 12.28″ x 8.94″ x 0.81″ |
| colors | black/mercury white (for 32GB RAM option only) | white/black |
| misc features | 1080p webcam, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 | 1080p webcam, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Display differences
Razer has chosen to prioritise refresh rate on its devices – clearly targeting competitive gamers, although the more limited GPU options don’t really match up to this and the lack of G-Sync will disappoint some. The ASUS variants however do have G-Sync but are capped at only 165Hz, which is fine for most people but could be a bit low for those interested in competitive fast-paced shooters that want to squeeze out every advantage.
The Zephyrus G14 does however have one option the Blade 14 doesn’t – a mini-LED display variant. Although we haven’t yet tested this ourselves, ASUS claims that the mini-LED panel can reach 600nits peak brightness, whereas the IPS displays (on both laptops) cap out at 500nits. Both brands claim their displays cover 100% DCI-P3, but we’ll have to see if that stands up to independent testing (plus the color accuracy).
CPU options
Both laptops come with the option for an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU (which comes with Radeon 780M integrated graphics). This is has 8x Zen 4 CPU cores (16x threads) with a boost speed of 5.2GHz, 24MB of cache, and a 35-54 W TDP.
The G14 differs however in that you can get a lower SKU CPU for less money: specifically the the Ryzen 7 7735HS. This offers all the same specs other than a lower boost clock speed of 4.7GHz.
GPU options
As you can see above, the range of graphics cards available for the ASUS Zephyrus G14 is much larger – in particular you get higher-powered options by way of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 laptop GPU and RTX 4090 laptop GPU (in fact it’s the only 14-inch laptop to offer the RTX 4090 that we’re aware of).
On the face of it this means if you’re looking for the most powerful gaming laptop experience then the Zephyrus G14 is your only option, however, the TGP values for the G14’s GPUs are lower (by 15W), which may indicate that the RTX 4070 laptop GPU and RTX 4060 laptop GPU variants are more powerful in the Razer Blade 14.
Battery ratings
The ASUS Zephyrus G14 comes with a 76WHrs battery whereas the Blade 14 has a 68.1WHrs one.
We know from independent testing by some third party sites that the mini-LED screen version of the G14 equipped with RTX 4090 and Ryzen 9 7940HS lasts around 7-8 hours of general usage. We don’t currently have data on the IPS variant with the more lower-powered GPU and CPU loadouts, though we can assume you’ll be able to squeeze at least an additional hour out of them. According to their site, Razer claims that the Blade 14 could last up to 10 hours of video playback, which would be impressive indeed, though we’re sceptical.
Ultimately we won’t be able to say for sure how the two compare before we get our hands on these devices, or more reviews of both are released.
Razer Blade 14 (2023) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023) price
The Razer Blade 14 price options are listed below for the US:
- Razer Blade 14 price – (AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, Nvidia RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD) – $2,399.99
- Razer Blade 14 price – (AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, Nvidia RTX 4070, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD) – $2,699.99
- Razer Blade 14 price – (AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, Nvidia RTX 4070, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD) – $2,799.99
A selection of the various ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 price points are listed below from Amazon listings (though there are a lot of other options for different SSD loadouts etc. for each GPU). We’ve also found them considerably cheaper on Best Buy:
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 price – (AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, Nvidia RTX 4050, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD) – $1,799.99
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 price – (AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, Nvidia RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD) – $1,949.99
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 price – (AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, Nvidia RTX 4080, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD) – $2,899.99
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 price – (AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, Nvidia RTX 4090, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD) – $3,799.99
Razer Blade 14 (2023) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023): Final word
You can definitely get the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 cheaper than the Razer Blade 14 2023 variant with ostensibly the same core components, which is pretty standard by how Razer price their laptops, though we know from experience that the build quality on Razer Blades is the best out there, and that whilst Zephyrus G14s tend to have decent build quality, they don’t match up in this area.
Based on the differing TGP values, it would seem that and RTX 4060 / 4070 Razer Blade will probably outperform in FPS terms the ASUS laptops with the same graphics card and CPU, however the ASUS Zephyrus G14 does come with the two higher SKU options which are more powerful than anything you can equip the Blade 14 with.
If you’re after more bang for your buck and are primarily interested in single player or non-competitive games where having the fastest refresh rate isn’t paramount, then based on the above we’d be tempted by the Zephyrus G14. However if you need that higher refresh rate for your fast-paced shooters, an RTX 4070 equipped Blade 14 might be the pick for you.
