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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is less expensive, has a larger 16-inch screen, and is a beneficial option if you're looking for a budget-friendly laptop with a good-sized display. It comes with an Intel i5 processor, which is suitable for general use. However, the Razer Book 13, while more expensive, offers a more powerful Intel i7 processor, has a smaller and more portable 13.4-inch touchscreen, and boasts better overall build quality. The Razer offers a longer battery life, which, combined with its lighter weight, makes it more suitable for on-the-go use. If you need a laptop for higher-performance tasks or more premium build and features, the Razer Book 13 may be the better choice, but if cost and screen size are your primary concerns, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i could serve you well for general use and lighter tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
- The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has no clear advantages over the Razer Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
315.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i offers a display with adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and clear image quality, making it suitable for general use, but the limited color gamut and standard refresh rate may not satisfy engineering and design professionals who require accurate color reproduction, nor gamers who seek smoother motion. The Razer Book 13, with its higher-quality display, provides stronger color accuracy and vibrancy due to better coverage of professional color spaces, benefiting engineering and design work, but, like the IdeaPad, falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate that's not optimized for fast-paced action. Neither laptop has a high refresh rate panel, which is crucial for the fluid visuals demanded by gaming and some 3D applications, thus making them less ideal for those specific uses.
Battery
8.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has 8 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
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Razer Book 13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$828
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has a price of $828 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
315.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i with its capable Intel i5 processor and 16GB of RAM offers reliable performance for general use, matched with a good screen and all-day battery life, while its weight and size maintain portability. The Razer Book 13 steps up with a higher-end Intel i7 processor and a touch display that offers superior color coverage and brightness, appealing to those needing a more powerful and visually detailed experience, along with a lightweight build for greater portability and longer battery life, although it may cost more than the Lenovo.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and Razer Book 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and the Razer Book 13 both have integrated Intel Iris Xe GPUs, which are capable but not optimal for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, and their screens are limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, which is standard for general use but not ideal for high-frame-rate gaming. While the Razer Book 13 comes with a stronger CPU, the i7 compared to the IdeaPad's i5, and higher screen quality, both these factors are only somewhat important and do not compensate for the limitations in GPU and screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Book 13 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and the Razer Book 13 are suited for engineering and design use due to their powerful CPUs, substantial RAM for multitasking, and integrated Iris Xe graphics that can handle light design work. However, the Razer Book 13 offers a higher screen resolution and brightness which is advantageous for design precision, although the IdeaPad Slim 5i's larger screen could be preferred for multitasking and extended work sessions, with both laptops providing high-quality IPS panels and portability, though the Razer Book 13 is lighter and more compact.
Content Creation
7.4
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for content creation.
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
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$828 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.17 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56.6 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 315 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
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Robin Sinha | February 2021
"The device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
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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