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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is the budget-friendly option compared to the Razer Blade 18, suitable if cost is a major factor for you. It has a mid-range price and offers good features for its cost, including a decent performance for general use and gaming. However, the Razer Blade 18, priced at the high end, delivers superior performance, particularly for more demanding applications like engineering, 3D modeling, or high-end gaming. It also comes with a larger screen, which might be better for productivity, but it does make it less portable and heavier. Additionally, a high-performance machine usually results in shorter battery life compared to less powerful laptops. So, while the Razer is more capable, it is also more expensive, larger, and heavier than the Lenovo. If portability, cost-saving, and good but not top-tier performance are your priorities, the Lenovo could be the right choice for you. If you seek the highest performance for demanding tasks and a larger display, and are willing to invest more, then the Razer is more appropriate for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.2
8.9
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for gaming and AI, though the Razer Blade 18 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" provides solid gaming and 3D performance with its Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and high screen refresh rate, while the Razer Blade 18 goes a step further with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU to deliver excellent gaming and 3D experiences. Both laptops have a 240Hz screen refresh rate which is ideal for smooth visuals; the Razer Blade 18's stronger GPU makes it more capable for the most demanding tasks, but likely comes at a higher price point.
Engineering and Design
8.6
9.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is well-suited for engineering and design tasks with its capable AMD CPU, strong GPU, and high-quality IPS display, yet the Razer Blade 18 stands out with a more powerful Intel CPU, superior GPU performance, double the RAM for multitasking, and an even higher-quality display. While both excel in screen quality and processing capabilities, the Razer's edge in CPU and GPU power comes at the cost of decreased portability due to its larger size and higher weight.
Screen Quality
8.7
8.9
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 and the Razer Blade 18 offer screens with high resolution and brightness, providing crisp, clear visuals and good visibility in various lighting conditions. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the wide color gamuts of both laptops, enabling accurate color representation for tasks like photo editing and graphic design. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these laptops may lead to less smooth visual experiences, making them less ideal for fast-paced games or immersive 3D environments.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,344
$3,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a price of $1,344 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $3,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is well-regarded for general use because it offers a combination of substantial processing power with its AMD Ryzen CPU alongside ample RAM, a high-quality screen with wide color coverage, and good battery life, all packaged into a light and portable design. Conversely, the Razer Blade 18 also excels in general use due to its even more powerful Intel CPU and double the RAM, ensuring smoother multitasking, along with a superb screen that's larger and slightly brighter; however, it trades off some portability and battery life due to its larger size and increased power consumption.
Content Creation
8.3
8.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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
8.0
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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.
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How the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,344 | $3,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 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 | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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