If you prioritize performance for gaming or intensive tasks like 3D modeling and want a high-quality display, the Razer Blade 14 is a robust choice with a powerful processor, superior graphics, and ample storage space. However, it comes at a higher price and with a slightly heavier build compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is more budget-friendly, offers decent performance for general use, and is lighter for better portability, but may not handle demanding applications as well as the Razer Blade 14. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
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
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
313.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a lower tier CPU, less RAM, and a lower resolution and less vibrant screen compared to the Razer Blade 14, which impacts its performance and screen quality for general use. Additionally, while the IdeaPad is lighter and has a somewhat better battery life, the Razer Blade 14's superior CPU, double the RAM, and significantly higher quality display make it more suitable for a variety of tasks, despite being slightly less portable and having a bit lower battery longevity.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
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 3 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is equipped with an integrated GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate which makes it fair for gaming and 3D applications, but the Razer Blade 14 includes a higher-end Nvidia RTX GPU and a much higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
8.4/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has an adequate CPU and integrated GPU, which is sufficient for some engineering tasks, but the Razer Blade 14 comes with a more powerful CPU and a high-end dedicated GPU that is much better suited for demanding engineering and design work. Additionally, the Razer Blade 14's screen is superior in resolution and color coverage, further enhancing its suitability for design use, although both laptops have similar portability and quality keyboards.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.1/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
7.1/10
7.9/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 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 3 14" 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
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
313.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3's fair screen quality for general use stems from a resolution and brightness that are adequate but not exceptional, with a panel type providing sufficient but not outstanding viewing angles and color depth. For engineering and design, its color reproduction may cover enough of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums to satisfy day-to-day tasks but falls short for professional-grade color work. Whereas the Razer Blade 14 offers very good screen quality with a high-resolution, bright panel, and robust color accuracy that suits engineering and design, its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-specific models doesn’t cater well to the high frame rates desired in Gaming and 3D applications.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$490
$10
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$400
$600
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The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a price of $490 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
"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."
Get a great deal on the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" or the Razer Blade 14
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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