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MagyarSpecs on specs: the ultimate Asus Zephyrus G14 vs. Razer Blade 14 comparison table
(June 30, 2021 update: Corrected refresh rate values and added additional details to the table.)
If you wanted a 14-inch gaming laptop in 2020, then you would have had just one major option: the Asus Zephyrus G14. It wasn't until this earlier this month that Razer stepped up to the plate to challenge Asus with its own 14-inch system. How well can the Zephyrus G14 hold up against the newer Razer Blade 14 design?
Our table below compares all the notable features and specifications between the 2021 Zephyrus G14 and the Blade 14. The bold font signifies an advantage for that particular system. Based on our experience with both models, it's clear that Razer has the upper hand is key areas like size, core temperatures, performance, reduced ghosting, and more. It's not a good look for Asus when Razer is able to offer a smaller system that not only outperforms the Zephyrus G14, but also runs cooler simultaneously.
It's not a clean sweep for Razer, however. The Asus system is notably longer-lasting by several hours due to its 23 percent larger battery capacity. It's also a tad bit lighter than the Razer despite its larger size. The firmer key feedback makes the Asus system more satisfying to type on while enthusiasts will surely appreciate the expandable RAM. Raw CPU performance is pretty much the same between the systems as the 5900HX is more or less the unlocked version of the 5900HS.
For gaming purposes, users will definitely want to consider the Blade 14 since the Zephyrus G14 is limited to an 80 W GeForce RTX 3060 while the Razer can be configured with the 100 W RTX 3080. Display response times are much faster and smoother on the 1440p Razer configuration as well. Asus may need to go back to the drawing board for its Zephyrus G14 as its advantages over the newer Blade 14 are arguably not as significant.
See our full reviews on the Asus Zephyrus G14 and Razer Blade 14 for more details, benchmarks, and comparisons on each.
| Specifications/Feature | Asus Zephyrus G14 (2021) | Razer Blade 14 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.9 x 324 x 222 mm (w/ Anime Matrix) 17.9 x 324 x 222 mm (w/o Anime Matrix) | 16.8 x 319.7 x 220 mm |
| Weight | 1.7 kg (w/ Anime Matrix) 1.6 kg (w/o Anime Matrix) | 1.77 kg |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS Liquid metal thermal paste | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX |
| GPU | Up to GeForce RTX 3060 (60 W to 80 W) | Up to GeForce RTX 3080 (100 W) |
| Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 62 Wh |
| WLAN Runtime (hh:mm) | 11:50 | 7:19 |
| RAM | Soldered + expandable 3200 MHz (1x SODIMM) Up to 32 GB | Soldered 3200 MHz Up to 16 GB |
| Speakers | 2x 2.5 W speakers 2x 0.7 W tweeters | THX Spatial Audio stereo speakers |
| Power Consumption (gaming) | 113 W | 154 W |
| Fan Noise (gaming) | 52.7 dB(A) | 53.5 dB(A) |
| CPU Temperature (gaming) | 84 | 83 |
| GPU Temperature (gaming) | 85 | 71 |
| Display | 1080p 144 Hz sRGB (LM140LF-1F02) | 1080p 144 Hz sRGB 1440p 165 Hz DCI-P3 (TL140BDXP02-2) |
| Display Response Times | (1080p option only) Black->White: 16.4 White->Black: 11.2 50% Gray-> 80% Gray:15.6 80% Gray-> 50% Gray:15.6 | (1440p option only) Black->White: 5.6 White->Black: 5.2 50% Gray-> 80% Gray:8 80% Gray-> 50% Gray:8.4 |
| Keyboard | Deeper travel, Firmer keys | Shallower travel, Spongier keys |
| Vapor Chamber | No | Yes |
| Per-key RGB Lighting | No (Single-zone white light only) | Yes |
| Webcam | No | Yes |
| WLAN | Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 (removable) | Intel AX210 Wi-Fi 6E (removable) |
| Clickpad Size | 10.5 x 6.0 cm | 11.1 x 7.6 cm |
| Storage | SK Hynix | Samsung PM981a |
| Ports | 2x USB-A 2x USB-C (1x Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4) HDMI 2.0b Kensington Lock 3.5 mm audio jack | 2x USB-A 2x USB-C (2x Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4) HDMI 2.1 Kensington Lock 3.5 mm audio jack |
| AC Adapter Size | ~15.2 x 7.2 x 2.3 cm 200 W | ~17 x 7 x 2.5 cm 230 W |
|---|---|---|
| AC Adapter Temperature (gaming) | 51 C | 59 C |
| Asus Zephyrus G14 GA401QM LM140LF-1F02, IPS, 14", 1920x1080 | Razer Blade 14 Ryzen 9 RTX 3070 TL140BDXP02-2, IPS, 14", 2560x1440 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 26% | |
| Display P3 Coverage | 68.1 | 97.2 43% |
| sRGB Coverage | 92.4 | 99.9 8% |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 67.7 | 85.4 26% |
| Response Times | 57% | |
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 34.4 ? | 16.4 ? 52% |
| Response Time Black / White * | 27.6 ? | 10.8 ? 61% |
| PWM Frequency | ||
| Screen | 20% | |
| Brightness middle | 329.4 | 331.1 1% |
| Brightness | 311 | 318 2% |
| Brightness Distribution | 90 | 91 1% |
| Black Level * | 0.39 | 0.36 8% |
| Contrast | 845 | 920 9% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 4.01 | 2.25 44% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 8.21 | 4.62 44% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 3.89 | |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 3.2 | 1.7 47% |
| Gamma | 2.2 100% | 2.3 96% |
| CCT | 7070 92% | 6751 96% |
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | 34% /
27% |
* ... smaller is better
Cinebench R23: Multi Core | Single Core
Cinebench R15: CPU Multi 64Bit | CPU Single 64Bit
Blender: v2.79 BMW27 CPU
7-Zip 18.03: 7z b 4 -mmt1 | 7z b 4
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2: 4k Preset
LibreOffice : 20 Documents To PDF
R Benchmark 2.5: Overall mean
| Cinebench R20 / CPU (Multi Core) | |
| Asus Zephyrus G14 GA401QM | |
| Razer Blade 14 Ryzen 9 RTX 3070 | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (4414 - 5167, n=4) | |
| Cinebench R20 / CPU (Single Core) | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (560 - 584, n=4) | |
| Asus Zephyrus G14 GA401QM | |
| Razer Blade 14 Ryzen 9 RTX 3070 | |
| Cinebench R23 / Multi Core | |
| Asus Zephyrus G14 GA401QM | |
| Razer Blade 14 Ryzen 9 RTX 3070 | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (11426 - 13214, n=4) | |
| Cinebench R23 / Single Core | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (1457 - 1488, n=4) | |
| Asus Zephyrus G14 GA401QM | |
| Razer Blade 14 Ryzen 9 RTX 3070 | |
| Cinebench R15 / CPU Multi 64Bit | |
| Asus Zephyrus G14 GA401QM | |
| Razer Blade 14 Ryzen 9 RTX 3070 | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (1927 - 2180, n=5) | |
| Cinebench R15 / CPU Single 64Bit | |
| Asus Zephyrus G14 GA401QM | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (211 - 240, n=4) | |
| Razer Blade 14 Ryzen 9 RTX 3070 | |
| Blender / v2.79 BMW27 CPU | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (231 - 305, n=4) | |
| Razer Blade 14 Ryzen 9 RTX 3070 | |
| Asus Zephyrus G14 GA401QM | |
| 7-Zip 18.03 / 7z b 4 -mmt1 | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (5540 - 5804, n=4) | |
| Asus Zephyrus G14 GA401QM | |
| Razer Blade 14 Ryzen 9 RTX 3070 | |
| 7-Zip 18.03 / 7z b 4 | |
| Asus Zephyrus G14 GA401QM | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (47553 - 59680, n=4) | |
| Razer Blade 14 Ryzen 9 RTX 3070 | |
| HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 / 4k Preset | |
| Asus Zephyrus G14 GA401QM | |
| Razer Blade 14 Ryzen 9 RTX 3070 | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (12.7 - 15.4, n=4) | |
| LibreOffice / 20 Documents To PDF | |
| Razer Blade 14 Ryzen 9 RTX 3070 | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (50.7 - 54.9, n=4) | |
| Asus Zephyrus G14 GA401QM | |
| R Benchmark 2.5 / Overall mean | |
| Razer Blade 14 Ryzen 9 RTX 3070 | |
| Average AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (0.51 - 0.538, n=4) | |
| Asus Zephyrus G14 GA401QM | |
* ... smaller is better
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