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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is less expensive and has a balance of performance and battery life suitable for general use; however, it's less powerful for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming compared to the Razer Blade 14 (2023). The Razer has a more powerful processor and graphics, making it better for demanding engineering tasks and gaming. Despite the higher price, its portability is slightly greater due to a lighter and more compact form. Overall, if budget allows and high-end performance is required, consider the Razer, but for everyday tasks or on a tighter budget, the Lenovo is a capable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- Very 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 portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The Razer Blade 14 boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and a higher screen refresh rate providing better fluidity and performance for general use compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's AMD Ryzen 5 and lower refresh rate, while both have similar battery life. Additionally, the Razer Blade's higher resolution and brightness in its display contribute to a clearer and more vibrant viewing experience, making it very good for general use despite being less portable than the Lenovo due to its slightly smaller screen and lighter weight.
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.4
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 offers superior gaming and 3D performance mainly due to its higher-tier graphics card, the Nvidia RTX 4060, and an impressive 240Hz screen refresh rate, compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's lower-tier Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and 120Hz refresh rate. Although both laptops have similar processors and screen quality, these key components make the Razer Blade 14 stand out for more demanding gaming and graphical tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.7
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro in engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for high-demand tasks and visualization, alongside a brighter, more color-accurate display, contributing to finer detail work. However, the IdeaPad 5 Pro, while less powerful, offers a slightly larger screen and a compromise in performance that may still meet the needs of less intensive engineering and design use at what may be a more affordable price point.
Content Creation
7.5
8.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Screen Quality
7.8
8.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers a high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for tasks like browsing and video streaming, but it lacks the fast refresh rates required for smooth 3D rendering and gaming. The Razer Blade 14 ups the ante with brilliant colors spanning wide color gamuts, crucial for accurate engineering and design work, but its refresh rate still falls short for the high-demand visuals of gaming and 3D applications. Both laptops bring clarity and detail to your content, yet neither is ideal for gaming where rapid motion is paramount, and high refresh rates are key to a fluid experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$860
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a price of $860 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.4
7.9
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to have very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$860 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
Razer Blade 14 (2023)
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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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