Choosing between the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 and the Razer Blade 18 involves considering factors such as price, performance, battery life, and portability. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is a budget-friendly option that offers decent battery life and is very portable, making it a good choice for general use and tasks that are not too demanding. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 comes at a higher price but provides a significant jump in power, which is ideal for 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and engineering applications. It is less portable due to its larger size and weight, and it has shorter battery life, which may limit its use on the go. The Razer Blade's superior keyboard quality, display, and performance in demanding scenarios must be balanced against its higher cost and lower portability compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3. 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 18
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
313.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" offers sufficient processing power with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and 8GB of RAM for casual tasks, but its fair screen quality and good battery life make it better suited for non-intensive use and portability. Conversely, the Razer Blade 18's superior Intel i9 CPU, a hefty 32GB of RAM, and excellent screen quality provide a smoother and more powerful experience for demanding tasks, although this comes at the expense of greater weight and shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Razer Blade 18 provides excellent gaming and 3D experiences due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which are crucial for smooth and visually impressive performance. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" comes with a less capable AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 graphics unit and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, making it fair for gaming and 3D applications, but not as immersive or fluid as the Razer Blade 18.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
9.3/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a modest CPU, integrated GPU, and standard RAM and screen quality, fitting for lighter engineering tasks, whereas the Razer Blade 18 boasts a high-end CPU, a powerful dedicated GPU, significantly more RAM, and a superior screen, excelling in demanding engineering and design applications. However, the Razer Blade 18 is heavier and less portable, and also has less battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use compared to the more portable Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14".
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.6/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.5/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is good.
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
8.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
313.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad's screen provides basic clarity and brightness, but it may not be as sharp or vivid as the Razer Blade, which offers higher resolution and brightness, making for a more pleasant viewing experience. When it comes to engineering and design, the Razer Blade's display supports a wider range of colors ensuring that detailed work is accurately represented, while the Lenovo's color range is more limited, possibly affecting the precision of the visual output. As for gaming and 3D applications, the Razer Blade falls short due to a lower refresh rate which can lead to less smooth visuals, whereas the Lenovo's specifications in this aspect are not suited for such demands either.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 18 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
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a price of $490 and the Razer Blade 18 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."
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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