If price is a dominant factor for you and your tasks are mostly web browsing, document editing, and other light activities, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is an economical choice with satisfactory performance for everyday use. However, if you demand high performance for activities like 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, or intensive multitasking, and you're willing to invest more, the Razer Book 13 offers significantly better capabilities, a sturdier build, and a more premium user experience. Bear in mind that the Razer Book 13, while more powerful, will also be heavier to carry around compared to the lightweight Lenovo, and battery life may vary with the more demanding components in the Razer Book 13. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has no clear advantages over the Razer Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.1/10
7.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
239.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" struggles with general use due to its lower-tier CPU, minimal RAM, poorer screen quality, and lower resolution, resulting in sluggish performance and a less vivid display. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 excels with a more powerful CPU, ample RAM, superior screen quality, higher resolution, and robust build, delivering faster, smoother performance and clearer, more vibrant visuals, making it well-suited for a variety of tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a basic TN panel with a lower resolution, which limits its gaming and 3D capabilities compared to the Razer Book 13, which has a more powerful Intel Iris Xe GPU and a higher quality IPS panel with a higher resolution and brightness, providing a better experience for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
7.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Book 13 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has lower-tier components such as an Intel Celeron processor, less RAM, and a basic screen, making it poorly suited for the demands of engineering and design tasks which often require robust processing, multitasking capabilities, and high-quality visual representation.
Content Creation
6.2/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 is 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
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
239.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 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's screen likely falls short on brightness and resolution which can affect the clarity and detail visible in everyday tasks, while the Razer Book 13 likely boasts a higher resolution and brightness, enhancing the general use experience. For engineering and design tasks, the Razer Book could offer a wider color gamut covering more of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectra, providing more accurate color representation, an area where the Lenovo IdeaPad doesn't excel. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from high refresh rates, the Razer Book's screen, despite its likely better resolution and panel type, may not refresh as fast, offering less fluid motion compared to screens designed specifically for those purposes.
Battery
9.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a price of $153 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
"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 Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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