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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is a cost-effective choice if you are budget-conscious and need solid performance for general use and gaming. However, the Razer Blade 15 is known for its premium build quality, better screen options, and typically superior graphics performance, which could be important if you engage in high-end gaming or intensive graphic tasks. But, the Razer Blade 15 usually comes with a heftier price tag. If portability is a major concern, the Razer Blade's slimmer design may be more appealing, but this can also mean shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo. In summary, choose the Lenovo for value and sufficient performance or invest in the Razer for top-tier features and design, keeping in mind the greater cost. 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 15.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Content Creation
7.4
8.0
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 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.
Screen Quality
8.0
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Razer Blade 15 offer screens with pleasing resolution and brightness, ensuring sharp details and comfortable visibility, which enhances everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, the Razer Blade 15 excels with broader color coverage, which is crucial for accuracy in visual work, while the Lenovo's screen is good but falls short in color precision by comparison. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens lag behind due to lower refresh rates, leading to less fluid motion and response times, potentially diminishing the immersive experience.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 has 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 15 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
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a price of $999 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and the Razer Blade 15 both offer solid performance with their high-quality CPUs and sufficient RAM for multitasking, paired with sharp displays that boast good color coverage, making them well-suited for general use. However, the Razer Blade 15 edges out with slightly better portability and longer battery life, but if storage and higher GPU performance are a priority, the Legion 5 might be the better pick, albeit with a tradeoff in overall portability and battery duration.
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.0
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" with an Nvidia RTX 4060 and a screen refresh rate of 165Hz is good for gaming and 3D tasks due to its robust graphics capability, but the Razer Blade 15 steps it up with an even more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher 240Hz refresh rate, offering smoother visuals and potentially better performance in very graphically intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.5
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 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.
Software Development
7.3
7.7
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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.
Battery
4.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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 Legion 5 15" and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 5 15" | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.3 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.33" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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 5 15"
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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."
Razer Blade 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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