Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 vs Razer Blade 17

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is fair for general use as it has moderate specs like an AMD Ryzen 3 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 1080p screen, making it suitable for basic tasks but it may struggle with more demanding applications, and its battery life allows for average use before recharging. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 boasts superior attributes such as a high-end Intel i9 CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 4K screen, enhancing not only multitasking abilities and complex software operation but also delivering a crisp, detailed visual experience, though its heavier build and shorter battery life suggest a trade-off in portability and uninterrupted use time.

PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, with its mid-range CPU and GPU, smaller RAM, and standard screen quality, is fair for engineering and design because it provides adequate performance for less intensive tasks but may struggle with complex projects. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17, equipped with a high-end CPU, powerful GPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality, is excellent for those uses, offering robust performance and detailed visuals at the expense of being less portable due to its larger size and weight.

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.

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.

For general use, a laptop with average screen resolution and brightness, like the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, is often sufficient, but the Razer Blade 17's higher resolution and better brightness offer a clearer and more vibrant viewing experience. When it comes to engineering and design, the color accuracy provided by a wide color gamut becomes crucial; the Lenovo's fair screen may fall short, while the Razer, with better coverage of color spaces like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, is more suitable for professional color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is key to smooth visuals; despite their good resolution and color, both the Lenovo and the Razer could disappoint in this regard if they don't offer high refresh rates.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.