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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and the Razer Blade 17 depends on your priorities. If portability, longer battery life, and saving money are important, the IdeaPad 5 Pro is a lighter and typically less expensive option, and it offers sufficient performance for general use and light engineering work. Conversely, if you require top-tier performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Razer Blade 17 provides a more powerful processor, a higher-tier graphics card, and more RAM, which can handle demanding applications, but it comes at a higher price, has a shorter battery life, and it's heavier, making it less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
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
7.5
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The Razer Blade 17 outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro in general use partly due to its more powerful CPU and double the RAM, which is critical for multitasking and running demanding applications. Although the Razer has better screen quality with a higher resolution, the tradeoff includes being less portable than the Lenovo due to its larger size and heavier weight, as well as offering shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.6
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a 120Hz refresh rate display, is considered fair for gaming and 3D, while the Razer Blade 17 boasts a superior Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a higher 144Hz refresh rate display, making it excellent for such tasks. Additionally, screen quality and CPU also play roles, where the Razer Blade likely offers better performance and superior display characteristics that cater more to gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2
9.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, offers respectable performance and screen quality, making it suitable for engineering and design; however, the Razer Blade 17 steps up markedly in power with an Intel i9 processor, 32GB of RAM, a higher-end Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, and a superior display resolution and quality. While the IdeaPad is lighter and slightly more portable, the Blade 17's enhanced performance attributes position it better for more demanding engineering and design tasks, at the expense of being heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.5
8.5
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 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.
Software Development
7.4
8.5
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.8
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers a balance in resolution, panel type, and brightness, providing clear and vivid images for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, while both laptops display a wide range of colors, the Razer Blade 17's excellence in covering color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB means it reproduces colors more accurately and vibrantly, which is crucial for professionals. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, although their resolution and panel type still deliver reasonably sharp and clear images for less demanding visual content.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a price of $860 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$860 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
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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 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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