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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high-end gaming and engineering tasks, the Lenovo Legion 9i with its top-tier graphics card and processor does offer superior performance, but it comes with a higher price tag and is less portable due to its weight. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15 is more wallet-friendly, quite portable, and sufficient for general use and less intensive gaming, though it may not handle demanding engineering applications as efficiently as the Legion 9i. Both have quality build and keyboards, but the Legion tends to be noisier with lower battery life compared to the Razer Blade 15 which offers a balance between performance and convenience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Best in class overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.9
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
682.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i excels in general use due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a high-quality Mini LED display, although it is less portable and has a shorter battery life than the Razer Blade 15, which offers good general performance with a capable CPU and a quality IPS screen, and is more portable with its lighter build and longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
9.2
8.0
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
3200 x 2000
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
The Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 15 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i stands out for gaming and 3D tasks with its superior GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4080, and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, ensuring smooth visuals and rendering. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15 comes with a very capable but slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and an even higher refresh rate of 240Hz, which benefits fast-paced gaming but slightly trails the Legion 9i in raw graphics power.
Engineering and Design
9.6
8.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 15 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i excels in engineering and design thanks to its top-tier CPU, abundant RAM, and powerful GPU, complemented by a high-quality Mini LED screen, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15, while also strong in CPU and GPU, comes with less RAM and a lower-grade IPS screen, yet offers better portability and longer battery use, with comparable keyboard and speaker quality and operating noise.
Content Creation
8.7
8.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 9i and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion 9i is somewhat better.
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
8.3
7.7
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 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
9.7
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
682.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Legion 9i boasts a vibrant display and exceptional color accuracy, making it ideal for general use and tasks that involve precision in color reproduction, such as engineering and design work. However, its lower refresh rate is less suited for fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering, where smooth motion is crucial. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15 offers similar benefits for general use and design-related tasks with its high-quality screen, but its gaming and 3D performance is again held back by a less than optimal refresh rate for those specific activities.
Battery
3.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,420
$2,500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a price of $3,420 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 9i and Razer Blade 15 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo Legion 9i and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 9i | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,420 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.64 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.93" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 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 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 682 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Lenovo Legion 9i
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Matthew Buzzi | December 2023
"The Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next level."
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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