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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a good balance for its price, with decent performance for gaming and general use. However, if you're looking for top-notch performance in tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or other engineering applications, the Razer Blade 18 excels but comes at a higher price. The Razer Blade also has a larger and higher resolution display that's better for creative work but impacts its portability. In contrast, the Legion has a lower battery life and is heavier to carry around. Weigh your needs for performance, screen quality, and portability against the price you're willing to pay. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
- The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 18.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- 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
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The Razer Blade 18 excels in general use over the Lenovo Legion 5 17" primarily because of its superior central processor and double the amount of RAM, which allow for smoother multitasking and better performance in demanding applications. Furthermore, the Razer Blade 18 boasts a higher resolution and better screen quality, contributing to a more vibrant and crisp display, although its increased capabilities result in slightly less portability and a shorter battery life than the Lenovo.
Gaming and AI
7.4
8.9
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The Razer Blade 18 offers superior gaming and 3D performance with its higher-end Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a faster 240Hz refresh rate display compared to the Lenovo Legion 5, which has an Nvidia RTX 3060 and a 144Hz refresh rate screen. Additionally, while the Legion 5 has decent power for gaming, the Blade 18's more powerful CPU and higher-resolution display contribute to a more immersive and responsive experience.
Engineering and Design
7.6
9.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 is good for engineering and design due to its capable Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, but the Razer Blade 18 excels with a more powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics, coupled with a higher resolution and more color-accurate screen, making it excellent for more demanding tasks in those fields. However, both laptops are less portable due to their size and weight, with the Lenovo offering decent keyboard and speaker quality, while the Razer Blade 18 offers superior keyboard and speaker quality alongside a quieter operating noise, which might be more comfortable for extended work sessions.
Content Creation
7.2
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.0
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.3
8.9
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a balance of resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and detailed engineering work, although its color gamut coverage may not be as wide as professional designers would prefer. The Razer Blade 18 provides both a high resolution and excellent color accuracy, which can be crucial for engineering and design professionals who need precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast motion is rendered, the lower refresh rate on both laptops can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to models with higher refresh rates, which can diminish the gaming or 3D experience.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$3,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a price of $1,200 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $3,200.
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Key similarities
Battery
4.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 18 to have only fair portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
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How the Lenovo Legion 5 17" and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 5 17" | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $3,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.4'' x 1'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.57 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.41" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
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 | 4 | 3 | |
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 | 4 | 4 | |
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Lenovo Legion 5 17"
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Sebastian Bade | February 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
Razer Blade 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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