The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" offers a lower price with decent performance for general use and has a good battery life, which can be attractive if you're seeking value and staying mobile. However, for those who require a laptop for more intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Razer Blade 15 is a better option with its more powerful processor, superior graphics card, and higher resolution display, though it comes at a higher price point and has a shorter battery life. The Razer Blade 15 is also more suitable for engineering use with better build quality, but it's heavier, which might affect portability. The choice depends on a balance between performance needs and budget considerations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for general use, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
8.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 is better suited for gaming and 3D because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and a high screen refresh rate, enhancing visual fluidity and detail during fast-paced gaming. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 lags in performance due to its integrated GPU and standard screen refresh rate, limiting its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks as smoothly.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
8.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is fair for engineering and design tasks as it has a capable AMD processor, decent RAM, and an integrated GPU suitable for light workloads, along with a full HD screen that doesn't quite match higher-resolution panels in color or contrast.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.0/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 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.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 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, with fair screen quality, suits everyday tasks as its resolution and brightness are adequate for typical use, but its limited color range and lower resolution result in a fair performance in engineering and design, where precise color representation and clarity are critical. The Razer Blade 15 excels in general use and tasks like engineering and design with its sharp resolution and wide color gamut support ensuring detailed and accurate visuals. However, while both have shortcomings for gaming and 3D work due to their poor refresh rates which are crucial for smooth motion rendering in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a price of $741 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
The Razer Blade 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and Razer Blade 15 both have 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 15 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."
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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