The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is a budget-friendly choice suited for general use, whereas the Razer Blade 14 is a premium laptop with higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and engineering. The Razer Blade 14 will cost more, but offers a significant performance boost and is suitable for intensive gaming. The IdeaPad is lighter, facilitating portability, but won't keep up with demanding applications. Consider battery life as well: if longer unplugged usage is important, the IdeaPad may have an edge. Choose the IdeaPad for casual use and the Razer Blade if you need a high-performance machine for specialized tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is good.
The Razer Blade 14 offers superior general use capabilities thanks to its more powerful CPU, greater RAM, and higher screen quality, which includes a better resolution and color accuracy, enhancing both productivity and multimedia experiences. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" still provides satisfactory general use performance, offering a balance of a good screen, decent battery life, and solid build at a possibly more affordable price point, but with less focus on high-end graphics and computing prowess compared to the Razer Blade 14.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a lower-end integrated GPU and a standard refresh rate which makes it fair for gaming and 3D, while the Razer Blade 14 boasts a high-end dedicated GPU and a high refresh rate screen, lending it to superior gaming and 3D performance. Additionally, the Razer's more powerful CPU and better screen quality enhance its capability, further distinguishing it from the Lenovo for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
8.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 surpasses the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for engineering and design uses primarily due to a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a higher quality GPU, which are crucial for demanding applications such as 3D rendering and simulation. Additionally, the Razer Blade has a higher-resolution and more color-accurate screen, essential for design accuracy, whereas the IdeaPad offers less power and screen fidelity but greater portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.1/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a screen that is suitable for general tasks due to adequate resolution and brightness, but for engineering and design, its color accuracy is just acceptable, and the lower refresh rate hinders smooth visuals in 3D applications. The Razer Blade 14 offers a crisper image and higher brightness which benefits all types of use, while also providing wide color gamut coverage essential for accuracy in engineering and design; however, while better than the IdeaPad, its refresh rate is still not high enough to be ideal for the most demanding gaming or 3D rendering scenarios.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$741
$10
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a price of $741 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to have very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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