Razer Blade 14 vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G14: Affordable Performance

Key Takeaways

1. The 2025 Razer Blade 14 features a lighter and slimmer design while maintaining high build quality and an impressive OLED display, though HDR brightness is limited.
2. The laptop is only available with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop, which has 8 GB of VRAM, disappointing some fans.
3. Performance is strong at 1080p; however, there are limitations with demanding titles at QHD resolution.
4. The Asus Zephyrus G14 outperforms the Blade 14 at QHD resolution, offering 12 GB of VRAM and better cooling solutions.
5. The Blade 14 is priced at 2399 Euros, making it a solid option for 1080p gaming, especially compared to the higher-priced G14.

Razer has revamped its 14-inch gaming laptop, the Blade 14, for 2025, introducing a lighter and slimmer design. The build quality remains top-notch, and the new OLED display is impressive, although it does have a limited peak HDR brightness. Many fans expressed disappointment upon the announcement of the new Blade 14 since it is exclusively available with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop, which features 8 GB of VRAM once again.

Gaming Performance Insights

From our testing, there are some restrictions when playing demanding titles at QHD resolution, but the performance at 1080p is quite commendable. The Blade 14 can harness the full capabilities of the RTX 5070 Laptop. In fact, the 1080p performance is quite comparable to that of the Zephyrus G14 equipped with the RTX 5070 Ti Laptop.

Comparison with Competitors

The Zephyrus G14 pulls ahead at QHD resolution, making it a more suitable choice for the coming years, thanks to its 12 GB of VRAM. It’s worth noting that Asus’s extra effort to integrate more powerful GPUs, which necessitated modifications to the chassis and cooling system, really pays off, as there is currently no competitor in the 14-inch category.

Pricing Considerations

Nevertheless, pricing plays a significant role; our review unit of the Blade 14, which includes the Ryzen AI 9 365, 32 GB of RAM, and the RTX 5070 Laptop, is priced at 2399 Euros. In comparison, the G14 with the RTX 5070 Ti Laptop is nearly 1000 Euros more, raising the question of whether the additional 4 GB of VRAM justifies the higher cost. If you’re not after peak gaming performance and are satisfied with 1080p gaming, the new Blade 14 for 2025 serves as a solid all-round option. For more details, check out our full review on the new Blade 14.