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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is less expensive and offers solid performance for both general and intensive tasks, including gaming, with strong battery life for its class. However, it is heavier and thicker compared to the Razer Blade 18, which is more costly but boasts a larger screen, higher refresh rate, and more RAM, enhancing its capabilities for engineering applications and 3D/machine learning tasks. The Razer Blade also has a higher portability score, suggesting it's easier to carry around, but the tradeoff comes at a higher price point and potentially more investment in power. Both laptops have a gaming appearance, but if portability and top-tier performance are crucial and budget is less of a concern, the Razer Blade 18 may be worth the extra cost. If you prefer a balance between cost and performance, with a nod to longer battery life, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro could serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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 software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
340.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 stands out for general use due to its superb screen quality, top-tier speakers, and exceptional build, coupled with excellent heat management and a highly rated keyboard, while the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro offers satisfactory performance in these areas with good screen quality and decent build, although it may not match the Razer Blade 18 in terms of overall user experience.
Engineering and Design
8.5
9.3
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.9/10
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 Pro 5 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers competitive performance for engineering and design tasks with a strong CPU, ample RAM, and a capable GPU, and also has a high-quality screen for accurate visuals, but the Razer Blade 18 stands out with a higher-end CPU and double the RAM, which contribute to its excellent performance for demanding engineering software, along with even better screen brightness and color accuracy for precise design work. While both are solid choices, the Blade 18's enhanced specs may justify its lower portability and potentially higher operating noise for users focusing on peak engineering and design capabilities.
Content Creation
7.8
8.6
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
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 Pro 5 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
7.6
8.5
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
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 Pro 5 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
8.0
8.9
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering screen quality for general use, both the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Razer Blade 18 offer high resolution and brightness, with suitable panel types, ensuring a sharp and vivid display for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, these laptops provide wide color gamuts, delivering accurate colors crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates limit the smoothness and responsiveness, which are less than ideal for fast-paced visuals and rendering.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,320
$3,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a price of $1,320 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $3,200.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
8.4
8.9
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
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 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Razer Blade 18 are equipped with the same Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, making them both capable for gaming and 3D tasks; however, the Razer Blade 18 offers a higher screen refresh rate, which can provide a smoother visual experience during fast-paced games and animations.
Battery
3.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Razer Blade 18 both have only fair portability.
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How the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Pro 5 | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,320 | $3,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.6 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.31" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 340 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.6/10 | 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 | 1080p | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo Legion Pro 5
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Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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