If you are looking for a budget-friendly option for basic tasks like browsing and document editing, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is less expensive and adequate. However, if you need high performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering software, the Razer Blade 15 offers significantly more power with its advanced processor and graphics card, though it comes at a higher price point. The Razer Blade also has a higher resolution and refresh rate display, which is great for multimedia and games. For portability, the Lenovo is lighter and has fanless operation, which is quiet, while the Razer Blade is slightly heavier and bulkier but still reasonably portable for a high-performance laptop. Battery life also differs, with the Razer likely having less battery longevity than the Lenovo due to the more powerful components. Consider what matters most for your use—cost savings and basic functionality, or investing in high performance and better display quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.1/10
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
239.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is less suitable for general use due to its basic CPU, minimal RAM, low-resolution TN screen, and lesser storage, impacting performance and visual experience, albeit it has a slight edge in battery life and portability. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15 offers a powerful CPU, ample RAM, a high-quality IPS screen with superior resolution, and more storage, which greatly enhances performance and display, but it is heavier, which might affect its portability, and has a short battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
8.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
8.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a basic CPU and graphics unit, lower RAM, and a lower-resolution TN screen, making it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15 boasts a powerful processor, high-end GPU, substantial RAM, and a high-resolution IPS display, which together provide the higher performance and better visual clarity necessary for such work.
Content Creation
6.2/10
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
6.4/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
5.3/10
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
239.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" likely has a lower-resolution screen with limited brightness, making it less suitable for activities that benefit from clarity and vibrancy, such as general computing tasks. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15 offers a high-resolution display with a wider color gamut, which is ideal for precision work in engineering and design, but its refresh rate might not meet the demanding needs of high-frame-rate gaming and 3D applications that rely on smooth motion. Thus, while the Razer excels in areas requiring color accuracy and detail, it may fall short for high-speed gaming, and the Lenovo, while cost-effective, could disappoint across various uses due to its inferior display features.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$153
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a price of $153 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
"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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