If you prioritize battery life and affordability for general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" would be a suitable choice as it has a good balance for daily tasks and a larger battery for longer use. However, if you need top-notch performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming and don't mind a higher price, the Razer Blade 18 with its powerful processor and graphics card would be a more appropriate option, although its larger screen and higher performance hardware mean it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, so it's less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
Good portability
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
7.3/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3, with its moderate CPU and RAM, is well-suited for general tasks, whereas the Razer Blade 18 offers enhanced performance with its top-tier CPU and substantial RAM, making it very good for more demanding general use. Although the IdeaPad is lighter and offers more battery life, making it more portable and suitable for longer use away from power sources, the Razer has a superior screen quality and is less portable due to its higher weight and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
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 17" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is less suited for gaming and 3D applications as it has a Vega 7 integrated GPU, which is significantly less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs, and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which may not deliver as smooth an experience as higher rates.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
9.3/10
5.8/10
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 17" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" with its moderate processor, RAM, and integrated GPU is adequate for general engineering and design tasks but might struggle with more demanding applications, whereas the Razer Blade 18, with its high-end processor, substantial RAM, and powerful dedicated GPU, excels in handling intensive engineering software and complex design work. Moreover, while the Razer Blade offers a screen with higher resolution and color accuracy which benefits detailed design work, the Lenovo's larger battery life and lower weight contribute to better portability, despite it having a lower quality screen and speakers.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.6/10
5.8/10
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 17" 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
7.2/10
8.5/10
5.8/10
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 17" 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
6.7/10
8.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" offers a large screen with ample workspace and resolution, making it suitable for general use and engineering tasks where color precision may not be as critical. The Razer Blade 18's display excels in color range and brightness, enhancing visual accuracy for engineering and design professionals who need to see fine details and true-to-life colors. However, both laptops fall short for serious gaming and 3D work, as their screens lack the high refresh rates required for the smoothest visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 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
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 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 17" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$784
$3,200
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a price of $784 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $3,200.
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
"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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