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Updated February 25, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers solid performance for most tasks and gaming at a more affordable price, making it a sensible choice for budget-conscious users. The Razer Blade 17, however, provides higher performance suitable for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and high-end gaming, alongside a larger screen, but this comes with a higher cost and reduced portability due to its size and possibly shorter battery life. If portability and budget are your priorities, go for the Lenovo. If you need top-tier performance and a larger display for advanced tasks, and don't mind the extra expense, the Razer Blade could be the right pick. 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 17.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- 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 build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers adequate CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, with a reasonable screen and battery life, making it suitable for general use; however, its larger size and weight affect portability. The Razer Blade 17, on the other hand, boasts a high-quality display, superior CPU, and more RAM for smoother multitasking and media consumption, but it comes at a higher cost and potentially decreased battery life due to its powerful components.
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.6
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for gaming and 3D because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and a larger, higher-resolution screen, providing immersive visuals and smooth performance. Though the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is also good for gaming, with its Nvidia RTX 4060 and high screen refresh rate, it lacks the Razer's advanced GPU and screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.2
9.1
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is very good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" with its AMD CPU and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU is a solid choice for engineering and design, delivering good performance with a high refresh rate screen, although it's heavier and has a lower screen resolution compared to the Razer Blade 17. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17 boasts a more powerful Intel i9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, a superior screen resolution, and higher RAM, making it excellent for demanding engineering tasks, but it is less portable and comes with a higher price tag.
Content Creation
7.4
8.5
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 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
8.5
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion 5's screen offers clear and sharp visuals suitable for everyday tasks as well as detailed engineering work due to its resolution and brightness level, but the lower refresh rate hampers its effectiveness for fast-paced 3D applications and gaming. Conversely, the Razer Blade 17’s display, while also sharp and bright for daily use and precise enough for design professionals with accurate colors, falls short in gaming because of its inadequate refresh rate for a smooth experience. The importance of a high refresh rate for gaming and 3D applications can't be overstated for fluid motion and responsiveness, which neither model adequately provides.
Battery
4.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$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 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Razer Blade 17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo Legion 5 15" and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 5 15" | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.3 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.33" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 9.1/10 | |
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 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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