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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" offers a budget-friendly option great for everyday tasks like browsing, document editing, and media consumption, but it may not be as powerful for demanding applications. Its larger size may reduce portability compared to the Razer Book 13, which is designed for higher performance tasks such as engineering software, 3D modeling, and other intensive work. The Razer Book is also known for better build quality and display but has a higher price. If the budget is a constraint and your needs are basic, Lenovo could suffice, but if you need top performance and portability, the Razer Book fits better despite the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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
6.2
7.6
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15", with its modest CPU and RAM, basic screen resolution, and lower quality TN panel, offers adequate performance for day-to-day tasks but may struggle with more intensive applications; it also has a fair battery life making it less ideal for long periods away from a power source.
Engineering and Design
5.8
7.1
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Book 13 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" falls short for engineering and design due to its lower-end i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, basic integrated graphics, and a lower resolution TN screen, which are less suitable for demanding software and detailed visual work compared to the Razer Book 13 which boasts a more powerful i7 processor, double the RAM, superior integrated graphics, and a higher resolution IPS display. While the IdeaPad may offer a larger screen and potentially better portability and battery life, the Razer Book's advantages in core performance specs and screen quality significantly outweigh those benefits for professional engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
6.3
7.6
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 is 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
7.5
4.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 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 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
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 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 be less ideal due to lower resolution and brightness, making it less vibrant and sharp for general use, while its limited color coverage leads to less accurate color representation for engineering and design tasks. The Razer Book 13 boasts a higher resolution and brighter panel, providing crisp and vivid visuals for daily tasks and precision work for professionals, but both laptops have screens with lower refresh rates that aren't optimal for the smooth visuals often desired in gaming and 3D applications. Overall, the Lenovo leans towards basic tasks with compromised display attributes, while the Razer caters to more demanding visual work yet falls short for high-refresh-rate gaming.
Battery
5.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has 5 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
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a price of $360 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.2
3.6/10
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
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Book 13 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 comes with an entry-level Intel UHD graphics chip, which is outperformed by the Razer Book 13's Iris Xe graphics; plus, the IdeaPad has a lower resolution TN panel with a standard refresh rate, while the Razer features a higher resolution IPS display, contributing to better screen quality for gaming and 3D tasks.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$360 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.26" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.98" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1115G4 | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 35 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
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 Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"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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