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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is often significantly less expensive than the Razer Blade 14, offering good value for those on a tighter budget. If high-resolution gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning is a priority, the Razer Blade 14, with its more powerful processor and graphics card, would be a better choice, albeit at a premium price. For general uses such as browsing, office tasks, and media consumption, the Lenovo LOQ 16 should suffice. The Razer has an advantage in battery life, portability (lighter and thinner), and display quality – with a higher screen resolution and better color gamut, making it suitable for tasks that require meticulous detail. Both are backlit-keyboard-equipped, though only Razer offers customizable RGB lighting. If you frequently travel or need longer battery life, Razer also edges out but be prepared to pay more. The Lenovo has a larger screen size, which could enhance user experience for those who prefer a bigger display for productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
- The Lenovo LOQ 16 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6
8.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is suitable for general use with a good balance of performance and screen quality, but has modest battery life and is less portable. The Razer Blade 14 excels in portability and has a superior processor, higher screen resolution, and longer battery life, making it very good for general use.
Content Creation
7.6
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 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
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 boasts a screen that excels in clarity and brightness, which are essential for everyday computing and detailed engineering work, but it lacks the high refresh rate crucial for the fluid motion required in gaming and 3D applications. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 14 offers superior color accuracy that benefits professionals in engineering and design, along with a high-resolution, bright display for an outstanding general-use experience, yet it also falls short for gaming and 3D content due to a less optimal refresh rate. While both laptops have displays tailored for productivity and creativity, neither is ideal for the fast-paced visuals prized by gamers and 3D artists.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$740
$1,900
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a price of $740 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.9
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo LOQ 16, with its RTX 4050 GPU and 144Hz refresh rate, is built to handle gaming and 3D applications well, offering a balance of high frame rates and graphical fidelity. On the flip side, the Razer Blade 14 steps up with a more powerful RTX 3070 Ti GPU and an even higher 165Hz screen refresh rate, delivering smoother visuals which is critical for fast-paced gaming and fluid 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, suitable for computational tasks and visual rendering required in engineering and design, complemented by a high-quality screen and ample RAM to handle multitasking. The Razer Blade 14 also offers strong performance credentials with its high-end CPU and GPU, and it boasts an even sharper screen, but distinguishes itself with better portability due to its lighter weight and more compact form.
Software Development
7.5
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Lenovo LOQ 16 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.
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How the Lenovo LOQ 16 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo LOQ 16 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$740 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1.02'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.92" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Lenovo LOQ 16
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Christian Hintze | September 2023
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
Razer Blade 14
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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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