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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 9i offers better gaming performance with its more powerful graphics card which would be useful for intensive 3D tasks and gaming, alongside a slightly larger battery, which may give it a minor edge in battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18 is slightly lighter and slimmer, making it more portable. It has an IPS display that delivers vivid colors, although its graphics card, while still powerful, isn't as robust as the Legion 9i's. If gaming and high-performance tasks are your main priorities, go for the Lenovo Legion 9i, but if you value portability and a slimmer design for general use and some performance-intensive tasks, then the Razer Blade 18 could be more appealing. 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
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- The Razer Blade 18 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion 9i.
Key differences
Screen Quality
9.7
8.9
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
682.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the Razer Blade 18 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 9i excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high-resolution display and bright panel which allows for crisp, clear visuals and a wide range of colors, catering well to detailed work like CAD and graphic design. The Razer Blade 18, while also offering a high-quality screen for general use and engineering with its sharp display and color accuracy, ensures that professionals have precise and vibrant color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and gameplay, making them less ideal for those specific activities.
Battery
3.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
$3,200
$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 18 costs $3,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.5
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
682.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 and Lenovo Legion 9i are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 9i stands out with a powerful CPU, abundant RAM, and a high-quality Mini LED screen, suited for both work and entertainment, though it's heavier and has shorter battery life when away from a power source. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18 also offers strong CPU and ample RAM, with a larger IPS display ideal for media consumption and multitasking, but trades off a bit of portability for screen size and has a slightly better battery life.
Gaming and AI
9.2
8.9
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 9i to be excellent for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 18 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i stands out for gaming and 3D tasks due to its Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU coupled with a high refresh rate Mini LED screen, offering vibrant visuals and smooth gameplay. Comparatively, the Razer Blade 18 also excels in the same areas with a slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU but surpasses with a higher refresh rate IPS display, which provides a more fluid visual experience for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
9.6
9.3
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 9i to be best in class for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 18 is excellent.
The Lenovo Legion 9i shines in engineering and design use due to its powerful CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality Mini LED screen, while the Razer Blade 18 scores similarly with a robust processor, impactful graphics chip, sizable memory, and a large IPS display, which also contribute positively to tasks in those fields. However, the Legion 9i's higher screen brightness and superior contrast ratio might edge it out in visual-intensive applications, and the Razer Blade 18's larger screen and higher refresh rate could be beneficial for a smoother visual experience, though it's slightly heavier which could affect portability.
Content Creation
8.7
8.6
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 9i and Razer Blade 18 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
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 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
18.0in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Legion 9i and Razer Blade 18 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 18 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 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 9i | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,420 | $3,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.64 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.93" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | Intel i9-13950HX | |
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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 682 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
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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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 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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