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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers slightly better value but is heavier and larger, which might affect portability. If gaming and engineering tasks are a priority and you prefer a sturdier build and potentially better graphics performance, the Razer Blade 14 is an option despite its higher cost. It's also more compact and lighter for better mobility. Both have similar screen sizes, resolution, and quality, but the Razer has a higher refresh rate, which is good for gaming. The Lenovo's battery is larger, which can translate to longer use between charges, but the Razer's AMD processor could offer better efficiency. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
- The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- Very good for general use
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0
8.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
343.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers adequate resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks such as web browsing and video streaming, which are typical in general use. For engineers and designers, the color accuracy and range are crucial for precise work, and the Razer Blade 14 stands out with its adherence to professional color standards, ensuring designs appear as intended. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can hinder the smoothness and responsiveness critical for those experiences.
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 5i 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 5i has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,055
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a price of $1,055 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
343.0 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 5i is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) excels in general use primarily due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, higher screen brightness, and superior portability, which includes a lighter weight and longer battery life. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, while still commendable for general use, offers a slightly larger screen and good overall performance, though it is heavier and has a shorter battery life than the Razer Blade 14.
Gaming and AI
8.0
8.4
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
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) and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) both come with the Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which delivers robust performance for gaming and 3D tasks. The Razer offers a higher screen refresh rate which is better for smooth visuals in fast-paced games, whereas the Lenovo has a good refresh rate as well but focuses more on a balance between performance and design.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.7
9.0/10
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 5i are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is equipped with a powerful Intel CPU and an RTX 4060 GPU which, along with its 16GB of RAM and high-quality IPS display, makes it excellent for demanding engineering and design tasks; however, it is slightly heavier and thicker than the Razer Blade 14. The Razer Blade 14, while providing similar performance benefits with its AMD Ryzen CPU, RTX 4060 GPU, and comparable RAM and screen quality, stands out with its superior portability and higher screen brightness, making it suitable for engineers and designers who prioritize mobility and vibrant displays.
Content Creation
8.0
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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
7.8
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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 5i 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 5i and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion Slim 5i | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,055 | $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 | Intel i7-13700H | 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 | 1024 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 | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 343 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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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."
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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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