ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) vs Razer Blade 16 (2025)
40Performance51.2
29.8Display52.2
66.7Battery61.9
82Portability52.5
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)8 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 54.1 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+22) and performance (+11). ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 62
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 53
- 40% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 2.14 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 15% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 17.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $2,999
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 30
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 500) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,552Bottom 37% | 2,780+9%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,279Bottom 21% | 13,400+19%Top 50% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 90 Wh+20% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 280 W+331% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.28 kg+40% | 2.14 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+15% | 17.6 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB4, 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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