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The Lenovo Legion 9i is less expensive and offers the latest Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics, making it well-suited for demanding tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It also features a high-resolution Mini LED display with a taller aspect ratio, which is great for productivity and multimedia. However, the Razer Blade 17 has a larger screen, yet older i9 processor and RTX 3080 Ti graphics. While still powerful, it may not match the Legion in terms of raw performance but compensates with a slimmer design, which makes it more portable, albeit at a higher price. Both have premium builds and similar RAM and storage, but your choice should consider whether performance or portability is your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Best in class overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- The Razer Blade 17 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion 9i.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
9.2
8.6
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
3200 x 2000
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 Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 17 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i stands out for gaming and 3D tasks due to its advanced GPU and high screen refresh rate, which ensures smooth visuals and better gameplay responsiveness. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17 also excels in gaming and 3D applications with a powerful GPU, though slightly less advanced than the Legion's, paired with a high-quality screen that offers vivid colors and sharpness.
Engineering and Design
9.6
9.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 17 is excellent.
The Lenovo Legion 9i is optimized for engineering tasks with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-end GPU, complemented by a vibrant Mini LED screen, making it excellent for design applications that require accurate color reproduction and detailed visuals.
Screen Quality
9.7
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
682.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the Razer Blade 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For Lenovo Legion 9i, the high resolution and brightness provide a clear and vivid display for general use and engineering tasks, where detail and accurate color representation are crucial, but the lower refresh rate may detract from the smooth visuals that are critical for 3D applications and gaming. The Razer Blade 17's very good screen quality benefits general use and engineering with its sharp resolution and color accuracy essential for both productivity and professional design, though its lower refresh rate falls short for gaming and 3D work where fluid motion is paramount. Both laptops may lack in gaming and 3D experiences due to poor refresh rates that can lead to less fluid on-screen motion, potentially affecting the visual performance during high-speed gaming or when working with fast-moving 3D models.
Battery
3.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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.
Cost
$3,420
$4,300
$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 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.5
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
682.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 and Lenovo Legion 9i are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a top-tier CPU and significant screen brightness making it excellent for a range of tasks from multimedia to multitasking, while its heavier build and fair portability reflect a tradeoff for robust performance. Contrastingly, the Razer Blade 17 also offers a strong CPU and exceptional screen resolution which is ideal for detailed visual work, although its marginally better portability comes at the cost of slightly less battery life.
Content Creation
8.7
8.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 9i and Razer Blade 17 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 and Lenovo Legion 9i are both very 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 17 and Lenovo Legion 9i both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 9i and Razer Blade 17 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 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 9i | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,420 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.64 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.93" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 682 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 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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