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The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is a more budget-friendly option compared to the Razer Blade 14 and is lighter, making it more portable. It features a high-resolution touchscreen with a taller aspect ratio and provides a comfortable keyboard. Ideal for general use, it offers good battery life and has a more subdued design. However, for more demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, the Razer Blade 14, with its powerful AMD processor and Nvidia graphics card, is better suited despite being heavier and more expensive. The Razer also has superior build quality, heat management, and a display capable of faster refresh rates, delivering a smoother visual experience for fast-motion content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.1
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
395.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers a solid experience with good CPU and RAM for general tasks, a high-resolution touchscreen and excellent color coverage for screen quality, as well as a thin and light build for portability, but has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.1
7.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers decent gaming performance with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a 90Hz screen refresh rate, but the Razer Blade 14 is better equipped for gaming and 3D tasks with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which is substantially more powerful, and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, resulting in smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.4
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is equipped with an efficient CPU and integrated graphics suitable for engineering and design, complemented by a high-resolution screen; however, the Razer Blade 14, with its more powerful CPU, dedicated high-end GPU, and a screen with a higher refresh rate and coverage of color spaces makes it very good for more demanding engineering and design tasks, albeit at the cost of being slightly heavier and bulkier. While both have quality keyboards and sufficient RAM, the Razer's superior GPU and CPU performance position it advantageously for intensive engineering applications, yet the IdeaPad's lighter weight and modest size offer a more portable solution with less operating noise.
Content Creation
7.4
8.1
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.3
7.9
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 is somewhat better.
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
7.7
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers a high-resolution display which is sharp and bright, making it suitable for general use like browsing and video streaming, while its wide color gamuts ensure precise color representation for engineering and design tasks. The Razer Blade 14 also boasts a high-resolution screen that's bright for everyday tasks and has color accuracy for professional work in design, but its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering where smoother visuals are key. Both laptops provide detailed and vivid visuals but may fall short for gaming enthusiasts who prioritize high frame rates for a smoother experience.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Razer Blade 14 both have very good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$799
$1,900
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a price of $799 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.04 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.29" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60.7 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 395 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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