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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) offers higher resolution and screen refresh rate, making it superior for intense gaming and visual clarity, plus it has a longer battery life for extended use. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is priced lower and might be more affordable. The Lenovo has a larger screen size but is slightly heavier, which might affect portability. Both units have the same amount of RAM and powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPUs, capable of high-performance gaming and demanding tasks, but the Lenovo is equipped with a slightly less powerful CPU compared to the Razer. If budget is a key concern, the Lenovo provides good value, but if you are looking for maximum performance and portability and are willing to pay more, the Razer Blade 14 is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
- The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
8.4
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) stands out for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its higher screen refresh rate and superior screen quality, providing smoother visuals and more vibrant colors, which is important for fast-paced games and detailed 3D work. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5, while still performing well with a capable GPU akin to the Razer's, offers a lesser screen refresh rate and screen quality, making it a solid choice but less optimal for the highest level of gaming and 3D detail.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.7
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, making it suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, while its high-quality screen ensures crisp visuals. The Razer Blade 14 (2023) offers even greater performance with a more advanced AMD Ryzen CPU and similar Nvidia RTX GPU, alongside a larger storage capacity and premium build that appeals to users looking for both power and style in their engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.5
8.2
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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.
Screen Quality
7.2
8.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5's screen has good resolution and brightness suitable for daily tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate makes fast-paced action in gaming less smooth. The Razer Blade 14, with a sharper and brighter display, excels in offering clear and vibrant visuals for both regular and design applications, but its refresh rate, while better than average, still falls short for the smoothest gaming experience. Both laptops offer less optimal performance for gaming and 3D work due to poor refresh rates, but they shine in general use and engineering due to high-resolution displays and strong color accuracy.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a price of $1,000 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
8.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) outperforms the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 in terms of CPU, screen quality and battery life, providing smoother performance, a sharper display with higher brightness and color accuracy, and longer unplugged usage, making it very good for general use. However, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5, despite having a larger screen and a solid CPU, offers less portability and a less impressive display compared to the Razer Blade 14, classifying it as good for general use with some trade-offs in visual experience and ease of carrying around.
Software Development
7.4
7.9
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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.
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How the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 5 | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Lenovo Legion Slim 5
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
Razer Blade 14 (2023)
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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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