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The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is a better choice if you need high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work, alongside gaming capabilities, with its powerful AMD processor and Nvidia graphics. However, it's heavier, thicker, and has shorter battery life compared to the Razer Book 13. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, with its Intel processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics, is highly portable, offers a longer battery life, and is a solid choice for general use, but it's not suited for intensive gaming or heavy-duty tasks. It also has a smaller screen and a higher resolution, which could be beneficial for sharpness and clarity. Both laptops are similarly priced with a midrange tag, but if portability and battery life are your priority, go for the Razer Book; if performance and gaming are more important, opt for the Lenovo Legion Slim 7. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, which alongside its dedicated graphics card makes it better suited for tasks that can leverage a more powerful GPU, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the Razer Book 13, which is lighter and more portable with a significantly longer battery life, making it a great option for productivity on the go despite having a smaller screen and integrated graphics. Both laptops have similar RAM and high-quality screens, but the Lenovo's high performance for general use is balanced by its bulkier form and shorter battery life, while the Razer Book 13 excels in portability and longevity unplugged, despite being less suited for graphics-intensive applications.
Gaming and AI
8.2
6.2
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" boasts a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen with a very high refresh rate, making it ideal for seamless gaming and 3D experiences. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 is equipped with a less powerful Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower refresh rate screen, which means it offers a more basic gaming performance and isn't as suitable for demanding 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is highly suitable for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen processor, high-quality NVIDIA GPU, larger high-resolution display, and sizable storage, which support demanding tasks and complex visual work; however, it's somewhat less portable and has a lower portability score compared to the Razer Book 13, which still offers a high-quality display and excellent portability but has less storage and relies on integrated graphics, making it less optimal for the most intensive engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
8.3
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 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
8.7
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you value a display that's bright and clear for everyday tasks, the Lenovo Legion Slim's superior brightness and resolution make it a better option than the Razer Book 13. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is critical, the Lenovo again edges ahead with a wider color gamut, providing richer and more precise colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth and immersive compared to displays optimized for these activities.
Battery
7.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Razer Book 13 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.
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Key similarities
Software Development
8.0
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for software development, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
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.
Cost
$1,344
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a price of $1,344 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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How the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,344 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
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 Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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