When deciding between the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 and the Razer Blade 15, consider the following: the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 offers a budget-friendly option, with moderate battery life and suitable for general use, but it may not handle intensive tasks as well. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15 is at a higher price point, provides better performance for 3D, machine learning, and gaming, and features a higher-quality build but has a shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less portable. The Razer Blade 15 would be a better choice for graphic-intensive work and gaming, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is more tailored for everyday tasks and users who prioritize budget and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Very good portability
Very 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
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
313.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has adequate RAM and a decent processor for daily tasks, but users appreciating higher performance in general use might lean towards the Razer Blade 15 which has a faster processor, double the RAM, and better screen quality.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
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 3 14" is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 excels in gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which significantly outperforms the integrated Vega 7 graphics in the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"; furthermore, the Razer Blade 15 has a high screen refresh rate of 240hz, enabling much smoother visuals in fast-moving games compared to the Lenovo's 60hz display. While both laptops have quality screens and capable CPUs, the Razer's better screen quality and more powerful CPU further enhance its suitability for demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
8.5/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is fair for engineering and design use because it has modest computational components like an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU with integrated Vega 7 graphics and a 1080p screen, balancing performance with cost. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15 is very good for such tasks, thanks to its more powerful Intel i7 CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, and a higher resolution 1440p display that provides more detail and color accuracy for intricate work.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.0/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 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
7.7/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 15 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
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
313.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 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 screen quality is sufficient for everyday tasks because of its adequate resolution and brightness, making text and images clear enough for general use, but the colors might not be as vibrant due to limited color gamut coverage. The Razer Blade 15 has a high-quality display that's excellent for engineering and design professionals, providing a wide range of colors with good DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB coverage, ensuring accurate color reproduction for detailed work. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications as they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion rendering and may not support the intense graphical requirements of these tasks.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a price of $490 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
"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."
"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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