Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 vs Razer Blade 16 2026
Razer Blade 16 2026 wins 7 of the 12 categories we compared, against 3 for Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 (2 tied) — including performance score (7.8/10 vs 7/10).
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 vs Razer Blade 16 2026: which one should you buy?
Choose the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 if you care most about portability score (8.8/10 vs 6.9/10), display score (7.8/10 vs 7.1/10) and cpu threads (20 vs 16).
Choose the Razer Blade 16 2026 if you care most about performance score (7.8/10 vs 7/10), connectivity score (7.9/10 vs 7.2/10) and cinebench (multi-core) (1231 vs 1002).
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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 vs Razer Blade 16 2026: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403
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 Razer Blade 16 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.7/10 | 6.5/10 |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 vs Razer Blade 16 2026: Build & Design
| Spec |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403
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Razer Blade 16 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 8.8/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 2.14 kg |
| Thickness | 16.3 mm | 17.4 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Facial recognition | Yes | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | White, Black | Black |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 311 x 220 x 15.9-16.3 mm 12.24 x 8.66 x 0.63-0.64 inches | 355 x 250.5 x 14.9-17.4 mm 13.98 x 9.86 x 0.59-0.69 inches |
| Footprint | 684 cm2 (106 inches2) | 889 cm2 (137.8 inches2) |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Glass |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 vs Razer Blade 16 2026: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403
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Razer Blade 16 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 1002 | 1231 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 111 | 127 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 14129 | 16854 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2833 | 2822 |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 vs Razer Blade 16 2026: CPU
| Spec |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403
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Razer Blade 16 2026
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 20 | 16 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| CPU cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 16 (4P + 12E) |
| CPU base frequency | 2.0 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 5 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 24 MB | 18 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 4 nm | 2 nm |
| CPU configurations available | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Intel Core Ultra 7 365 |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 vs Razer Blade 16 2026: GPU
| Spec |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403
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Razer Blade 16 2026
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 15.3 TFLOPS | 18.4 TFLOPS |
| GPU | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| GPU type | Dedicated | Dedicated |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon 880M | Intel Xe3 Graphics |
| GPU VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| GPU memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| GPU power (TGP) | 90 W | 115 W |
| GPU configurations available | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5060|GeForce RTX 5080|GeForce RTX 5090 |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 vs Razer Blade 16 2026: Memory
| Spec |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403
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Razer Blade 16 2026
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 7500 MHz | 9600 MHz |
| RAM slots | 1 | 2 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|32GB|64GB | 16GB|32GB|64GB |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 vs Razer Blade 16 2026: Storage
| Spec |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403
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Razer Blade 16 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 1 TB, 2 TB | 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 vs Razer Blade 16 2026: Display
| Spec |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403
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Razer Blade 16 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 7.8/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Display size | 14 in | 16 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| Pixel density | 243 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes | No |
| Display type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1000000:1 | 1000000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.1% | ~83.5% |
| Side bezels | 4.8 mm | 5.2 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 130° | 135° |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 vs Razer Blade 16 2026: Battery
| Spec |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403
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Razer Blade 16 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 6.3/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Battery capacity | 73 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging speed | 250 W | 200 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 vs Razer Blade 16 2026: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403
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Razer Blade 16 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 6 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| USB-A ports | 2x USB 3.2 | 3x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 vs Razer Blade 16 2026: Audio
| Spec |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403
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Razer Blade 16 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Speaker configuration | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) | 2.4 (2 tweeters and 4 woofers) |
| Speaker loudness | — | ~81.9 dB |
| Speaker power | 4x2W | — |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 vs Razer Blade 16 2026: OS & Software
| Spec |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403
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Razer Blade 16 2026
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 vs Razer Blade 16 2026: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403
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Razer Blade 16 2026
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403
- Overall score: 6.7/10 (vs 6.5/10)
- Portability score: 8.8/10 (vs 6.9/10)
- Display score: 7.8/10 (vs 7.1/10)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2833 (vs 2822)
- CPU threads: 20 (vs 16)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 400 nits)
- Pixel density: 243 ppi (vs 189 ppi)
- Adaptive refresh rate
- Charging speed: 250 W (vs 200 W)
- Weight: 1.5 kg (vs 2.14 kg)
- Thickness: 16.3 mm (vs 17.4 mm)
- Dolby Atmos
Razer Blade 16 2026
- Performance score: 7.8/10 (vs 7/10)
- Battery score: 6.5/10 (vs 6.3/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.9/10 (vs 7.2/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1231 (vs 1002)
- Cinebench (single-core): 127 (vs 111)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 16854 (vs 14129)
- GPU compute: 18.4 TFLOPS (vs 15.3 TFLOPS)
- Display size: 16 in (vs 14 in)
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz (vs 120 Hz)
- Battery capacity: 90 Wh (vs 73 Wh)
- Vapor chamber cooling
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.4)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 or the Razer Blade 16 2026?
Razer Blade 16 2026 wins 7 of the 12 categories we compared, against 3 for Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 (2 tied) — including performance score (7.8/10 vs 7/10).
Which is cheaper, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 or the Razer Blade 16 2026?
The Razer Blade 16 2026 costs around $2300, $1299 less than the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 at around $3599.
What are the main differences between the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 and the Razer Blade 16 2026?
The biggest gaps are in performance score (7.8/10 on the Razer Blade 16 2026 vs 7/10); portability score (8.8/10 on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 vs 6.9/10); display score (7.8/10 on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403 vs 7.1/10).