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Updated January 12, 2024·
When deciding between the Lenovo Legion 5 15" and the Razer Blade 14, consider the following: the Razer Blade 14 often has a more compact build and premium construction, making it easier to carry around. It also typically provides higher performance suitable for gaming or intensive tasks like video editing and 3D design. However, it comes at a higher cost. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is more affordable but might be bulkier and heavier, which means less convenience for travel. Its performance is generally sufficient for most tasks, but it may not match the Razer Blade 14 in demanding scenarios. Battery life can vary, but gaming laptops like these often have shorter battery life due to more powerful components. Consider what matters more to you: portability and higher performance at a higher price, or affordability with adequate performance for everyday use and casual gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The Razer Blade 14 surpasses the Lenovo Legion 5 15" in terms of general use because it offers superior CPU performance and a better portability score due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it easier to carry around. Despite both having high-quality screens and similar amounts of RAM, the Razer Blade 14 boasts a significantly longer battery life, which contributes to its higher overall suitability for general use compared to the Lenovo Legion 5 15".
Content Creation
7.4
8.1
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1440
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 Legion 5 15" 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
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
8.0
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion 5's display, with its solid resolution and brightness, is great for daily tasks and watching videos, which is why it's ideal for general use. For engineering and design pros, it may lack the wide color gamuts needed for precise color work, but the resolution still benefits detailed projects. However, the lower refresh rate of the Lenovo screen makes it less suitable for smooth gaming and 3D-rendering, while the Razer Blade 14, although matched in general usability and high color accuracy for professional work, suffers similarly in gaming due to its refresh rate limitations.
Battery
4.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$999
$1,900
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a price of $999 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.9
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Razer Blade 14 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Razer Blade 14 are both suitable for gaming and 3D applications because they are equipped with powerful GPUs, namely the Nvidia RTX 4060 and RTX 3070 Ti respectively, which are crucial for rendering complex graphics quickly. Additionally, they both have high screen refresh rates of 165 Hz, enabling smoother visuals and better gameplay responsiveness. The Lenovo Legion comes with a Ryzen 7 CPU and the Razer Blade with a Ryzen 9, providing ample processing power, while their high-quality IPS displays offer clear and vibrant images.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
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How the Lenovo Legion 5 15" and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 5 15" | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.3 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.33" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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