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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and the Razer Blade 17 depends on what you value more: affordability and portability, or high performance and premium features. The Lenovo is budget-friendly, lighter, and well-suited for everyday tasks like web browsing, documents, and basic photo editing, but its lower-resolution display isn't ideal for creative work that requires detail. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17 offers a sharp, larger screen, more storage, and a powerful processor with top-notch graphics suitable for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and video editing, but it's significantly more expensive and heavier, which affects portability. If you need a machine for intense engineering tasks or gaming and can afford it, the Razer Blade 17 is superior. However, if you prioritize value for money or need a laptop that's easy to carry around for everyday use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
- Good portability
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- 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
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2
8.5
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
While the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" offers a basic Intel i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, a lower-resolution TN screen, and less impressive speaker and heat management characteristics which are adequate for everyday tasks, it falls short in performance and display quality compared to the Razer Blade 17, which boasts a high-end Intel i9 processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 4K IPS screen with exceptional color accuracy, making it better suited for more demanding applications and enhanced media consumption.
Gaming and AI
5.8
8.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a basic integrated GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which restrict it from delivering a smooth and visually impressive gaming experience, while the Razer Blade 17 boasts a high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a 144Hz screen refresh rate, enabling it to handle intensive gaming and 3D tasks with superior performance and fluid visuals.
Engineering and Design
5.8
9.1
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15” has a weaker CPU and GPU, lower RAM, and a lower resolution screen, which make it less suitable for resource-intensive engineering tasks compared to the Razer Blade 17 that boasts a powerful processor, high-end graphics, and a higher quality display. While the Razer Blade 17 is heavier and slightly less portable, it compensates with superior performance capabilities and a better screen, which are crucial for engineering and design work.
Content Creation
6.3
8.5
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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
6.3
8.5
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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
5.2
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3's screen may not provide the crispness and clarity needed for everyday tasks due to lower resolution and brightness, making it less suitable for activities where detail is key. For engineering and design, the limited color range on the IdeaPad 3 may not accurately represent colors, hindering tasks like photo editing or graphic design. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17's high-resolution, bright display with a vast color gamut makes visuals sharp and colors vivid for general use and professional design work, although its refresh rate isn't high enough to satisfy the smooth visuals demanded by intense 3D gaming.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$360
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a price of $360 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Battery
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$360 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.26" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.98" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1115G4 | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 35 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
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Sascha Mölck | February 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
Razer Blade 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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