Razer Blade 14 2023 vs Razer Blade 15 2022 Comparison

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Razer Blade 14 2023 vs Razer Blade 15 2022 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Blade 14 2023 and Blade 15 2022, two laptops by Razer. Razer Blade 14 2023 was introduced to market in June 2023 and Razer Blade 15 2022 was launched in January 2022. There is 17 months difference between Blade 14 2023 and Blade 15 2022 so it would still give an advantage to younger Blade 14 2023.

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Blade 14 2023 and Blade 15 2022 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 14 2023 and Razer Blade 15 2022 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

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)

Razer Blade 15 2022 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 12800H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
355 x 235 x 16.99 mm (13.98 x 9.25 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 2.01 kg (4.43 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Blade 14 2023 and Blade 15 2022 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Razer Blade 14 2023 over Razer Blade 15 2022

Weight	1.78 kg vs 2.01 kg	0.23 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.8% vs ~80.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	216 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	100% vs 70.9%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	85.3% vs 69%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 325 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	16.8 TFLOPS vs 12.3 TFLOPS	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	15.0 x 8.5 cm vs 13.0 x 8.0 cm	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)
Avg. MSRP Price	$2400-2800 vs $2800-3200

Reasons to choose Razer Blade 15 2022 over Razer Blade 14 2023

Side Bezel Thickness	4.8 mm vs 9.1 mm	4.3 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Noise Level	48.6 dB vs 55.5 dB	Less fan noise
Refresh Rate	360 Hz vs 240 Hz	Smoother media experience
sRGB Color Space	100.1% vs 99.8%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Response Time	2 ms vs 3 ms	Faster Response screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Speaker Loudness	90.9 dB vs 82.7 dB	Generates higher sound levels
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port

Common Strengths of Razer Blade 15 2022 and Razer Blade 14 2023

Launch Dates	June 2023 vs January 2022	Both laptops are recent models
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
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (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	v6E 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 15 2022 and Razer Blade 14 2023

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

Razer Blade 14 2023 vs Razer Blade 15 2022: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Razer Blade 14 2023 and the Razer Blade 15 2022.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)	2.01 kg (4.43 lbs)
Surface Area	703 cm2 (109 inches2)	834 cm2 (129.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.8%	~80.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~9.1 mm	~4.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black

Comparison of the Razer Blade 14 2023 and the Razer Blade 15 2022 External Dimensions

Weight

Blade 14 2023 weighs 1.78 kg (3.92 lbs), whereas the Blade 15 2022 weighs 2.01 kg (4.43 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 14 2023 1.78 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Razer Blade 15 2022 2.01 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Thickness Comparison

Razer Blade 14 2023 16.80 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Razer Blade 15 2022 17.00 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

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 14 2023 is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Razer Blade 15 2022 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
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
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Razer Blade 14 2023 vs Razer Blade 15 2022: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS	Intel Core i7 12800H Intel Core i9 12900H
Base Frequency	4.0 GHz	2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.2 GHz	4.8 GHz
Number of Cores	8	14
Number of Threads	16	20
L3 Cache	16 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 780M	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	2035	1770
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	12583	12275
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1838	1823
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	17620	15867

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 14 2023 and Razer Blade 15 2022.

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

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12800H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	1545 MHz	900 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1890 MHz	1425 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	115 W	80 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	192 bit
Memory Speed	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	3072	3840
TMUs	96	120
ROPs	48	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 14 2023 has a FLOPS value of 16.8 TFLOPS whereas the Razer Blade 15 2022 ' has a FLOPS value of 12.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Razer Blade 14 2023 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Blade 14 2023 and the Blade 15 2022, 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.

Razer Blade 14 (2023)

Razer Blade 15 (2022)

Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B

✔Run smoothly.

Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B

✔Good performance.

✖Not supported.

Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B

✖Not supported.

Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B

✖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.

In addition to RAM capacity, the type of RAM can significantly impact performance, with newer RAM types often offering higher speeds compared to others. Therefore, selecting RAM types with the latest DDR number can be a suitable choice based on your requirements.

BATTERY

BATTERY	68.1 Wh	80 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left
Charge Power	230 W	230 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr	1:30 hr

On the other hand, the Blade 15 2022 features a higher battery capacity of 80 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Blade 14 2023's 68 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Razer Blade 14 2023 68 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

Razer Blade 15 2022 80 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

STORAGE
The Blade 15 2022 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Blade 14 2023's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
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 14 2023 vs Razer Blade 15 2022: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Razer Blade 14 2023 and Razer Blade 15 2022 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 14 2023 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Blade 15 2022 has a larger15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Blade 14 2023 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Blade 15 2022's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

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 14 2023 216 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Razer Blade 15 2022 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Blade 15 2022 offers a higher refresh rate of 360 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Blade 15 2022 boasts a faster response time of 2.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

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

Brightness Comparison

Razer Blade 14 2023 500 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Razer Blade 15 2022 325 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Razer Blade 14 2023 vs Razer Blade 15 2022 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

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 14 2023 and Blade 15 2022 have USB-A ports. Blade 14 2023 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Blade 15 2022 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Blade 14 2023 and Blade 15 2022 have USB Type-C ports. Blade 14 2023 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Blade 15 2022 has 3x USB 3.2 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 15 2022 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 15 2022 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 14 2023 nor Blade 15 2022 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Blade 14 2023 and Blade 15 2022 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)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	3x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
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	Yes