Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021 vs Razer Blade 14 2023 Comparison

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Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021 vs Razer Blade 14 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Blade Stealth 13 2021 and Blade 14 2023, two laptops by Razer. Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021 was introduced to market in October 2020 and Razer Blade 14 2023 was launched in June 2023. As you can see, Blade Stealth 13 2021 is 3 years older than Blade 14 2023. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Blade Stealth 13 2021 and Blade 14 2023 are members of Razer's Blade series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Razer Blade Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Razer Blade 16 2025	January 2025	16.0"	359.8 x 250.5 x 14.9-17.4 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Razer Blade 16 2024	January 2024	16.0"	355 x 244 x 21.99 mm	2.45 kg (5.4 lbs)
Razer Blade 14 2024	January 2024	14.0"	319.7 x 220 x 16.8 mm	1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)
Razer Blade 18 2024	January 2024	18.0"	399.9 x 275.4 x 21.9 mm	3.1 kg (6.84 lbs)
Razer Blade 14 2023	June 2023	14.0"	319.7 x 220 x 16.8 mm	1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)
Razer Blade 16	January 2023	16.0"	355 x 244 x 21.99 mm	2.45 kg (5.4 lbs)
Razer Blade 18	January 2023	18.0"	395 x 260 x 19.9 mm	2.75 kg (6.06 lbs)
Razer Blade 14 2022	January 2022	14.0"	319.7 x 220 x 16.8 mm	1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021 and Razer Blade 14 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021 Key Specs

Launched in October 2020
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 1065G7
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q 4GB
16GB Ram
304.6 x 210 x 15.3 mm (11.99 x 8.27 x 0.6 inches)
Weight: 1.42 kg (3.13 lbs)

Razer Blade 14 2023 Key Specs

Launched in June 2023
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
GPU: GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
319.7 x 220 x 16.8 mm (12.59 x 8.66 x 0.66 inches)
Weight: 1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Blade Stealth 13 2021 and Blade 14 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021 over Razer Blade 14 2023

Weight	1.42 kg vs 1.78 kg	0.36 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	5.1 mm vs 9.1 mm	4 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	43 dB vs 55.5 dB	Less fan noise
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Number of Microphones	4 vs 2	Better Sound capture
Speaker Loudness	84.3 dB vs 82.7 dB	Generates higher sound levels
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port

Reasons to choose Razer Blade 14 2023 over Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.8% vs ~76.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	14 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	216 ppi vs 166 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	16.8 TFLOPS vs 2.458 TFLOPS	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs LPDDR4X	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.1	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Faster USB-A
USB-A Port Type	3.2 vs 3.0	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.1	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No

Common Strengths of Razer Blade 14 2023 and Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Razer Blade 14 2023 and Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021 vs Razer Blade 14 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021 and the Razer Blade 14 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.42 kg (3.13 lbs)	1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)
Surface Area	640 cm2 (99.2 inches2)	703 cm2 (109 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~76.2%	~80.8%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.1 mm	~9.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black

Comparison of the Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021 and the Razer Blade 14 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

Blade Stealth 13 2021 weighs 1.42 kg (3.13 lbs), whereas the Blade 14 2023 weighs 1.78 kg (3.92 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Razer Blade 14 2023

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Razer Blade 14 2023

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Razer Blade 14 2023 is 0.13 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021 vs Razer Blade 14 2023: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 1065G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7	AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	4.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	3.9 GHz	5.2 GHz
Number of Cores	4	8
Number of Threads	8	16
L3 Cache	8 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7	Radeon 780M
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	4 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1172	2035
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	3968	12583
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1156	1838
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	4496	17620

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021 and Razer Blade 14 2023.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 1065G7

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q 4GB	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	1035 MHz	1545 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1200 MHz	1890 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		115 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	2.458 TFLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	~10 Gbps	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	1024	3072
TMUs	64	96
ROPs	32	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021 has a FLOPS value of 2.458 TFLOPS whereas the Razer Blade 14 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 16.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	3733 MHz	5600 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Blade Stealth 13 2021 and the Blade 14 2023, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Razer Blade Stealth 13 (2021)	Razer Blade 14 (2023)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	53.1 Wh	68.1 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left, Right
Charge Power	100 W	230 W
Voltage	11.55 V
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr	1:30 hr
AC Adapter Weight	574 gramm

On the other hand, the Blade 14 2023 features a higher battery capacity of 68 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Blade Stealth 13 2021's 53 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Razer Blade 14 2023

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
The Blade 14 2023 offers a larger max storage capacity of 1 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Blade Stealth 13 2021's storage capacity of 512 GB.

Storage Options	512 GB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021 vs Razer Blade 14 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021 and Razer Blade 14 2023 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Blade Stealth 13 2021 has a display size of 13.3".On the other hand, Blade 14 2023 has a larger14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Blade Stealth 13 2021 is 487cm² / 76inch² whereas the Blade 14 2023's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Blade 14 2023 features a higher pixel density with 216 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Razer Blade 14 2023

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Refresh Rate
The Blade 14 2023 offers a higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Blade 14 2023 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Razer Blade 14 2023

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021 vs Razer Blade 14 2023 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Blade 14 2023 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Blade Stealth 13 2021 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Blade Stealth 13 2021 and Blade 14 2023 have USB-A ports. Blade Stealth 13 2021 has 2x USB 3.0 USB-A ports, while Blade 14 2023 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Blade Stealth 13 2021 and Blade 14 2023 have USB Type-C ports. Blade Stealth 13 2021 has 2x USB 3.1 USB Type-C ports, while Blade 14 2023 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Blade Stealth 13 2021 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Blade 14 2023 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Blade 14 2023 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. Blade Stealth 13 2021 does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither Blade Stealth 13 2021 nor Blade 14 2023 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Blade Stealth 13 2021 and Blade 14 2023 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.0	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.1	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No