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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro offers solid performance at a midrange price and is less expensive than the Razer Blade 17. It is equipped with a strong processor and graphics card, adequate for general use, gaming, and entry to mid-level engineering work, with a high-refresh-rate display that's good for fast-paced games. With a larger, high-density battery, its battery life is decent for its class, but its weight makes it less portable than some alternatives. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17 is priced at the high end and comes with more storage and double the memory. It sports a top-tier processor and the most powerful graphics card, making it exceptional for engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and the most demanding games. It boasts a higher-resolution display, which is larger and more suitable for detailed work and entertainment, although this might contribute to it being heavier and less portable. The Razer Blade 17 also has a slightly better battery life despite its more powerful components and a premium build quality that reflects its higher price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
- The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 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 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is good.
The Razer Blade 17 offers greater storage capacity, double the RAM, a superior screen resolution, and has a slightly longer battery life compared to the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, making it very good for general use. However, the Lenovo has a good balance of features for its price, including a high-quality screen and capable CPU, but it falls short in portability and battery life compared to the Razer, making it just good for general use.
Gaming and AI
8.0
8.6
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
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 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both very good for gaming and AI, though the Razer Blade 17 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for gaming and 3D applications, featuring a high-refresh-rate screen and a powerful RTX 4060 GPU, suitable for smooth visuals and rendering. The Razer Blade 17, on the other hand, is considered excellent due to its even more robust RTX 3080 Ti GPU, higher resolution display, and impressive screen quality that enhances detailed and immersive gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.4
9.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.5/10
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 Pro 5i is very good.
The Razer Blade 17 outshines the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro due to its higher resolution screen, more powerful GPU, and double the RAM, which are very important for demanding engineering and design tasks. However, the Legion 5i Pro is lighter and thus more portable, offers very good keyboard and speaker quality, and has lower operating noise, which are somewhat important for overall user experience.
Content Creation
7.6
8.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
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 Pro 5i 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
7.5
8.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
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 Pro 5i 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
8.1
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a laptop like the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offers a balanced display with ample resolution and brightness suited for everyday tasks like browsing, document editing, and video playback, though for dedicated gamers, the lower refresh rate could result in less fluid visuals. The Razer Blade 17 also shines in tasks that require accurate color representation such as photo editing or graphic design, thanks to its high color gamut coverage, but might not satisfy gamers who prioritize high frame rates and smoother motion. Both laptops are equipped with quality panels that serve well for professional work, but their lower refresh rates limit their gaming performance despite other excellent screen attributes.
Battery
3.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i has a price of $999 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 17 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Pro 5i | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.6 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.31" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | 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 | 3.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.6/10 | 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 | 1080p | 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 | 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 5i
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Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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