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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Lenovo LOQ 16 and the Razer Blade 15, consider that the Lenovo is less expensive while still offering good performance, making it more budget-friendly. The Lenovo has a midrange graphics card suitable for general use and moderate gaming or engineering tasks. The Razer Blade, despite a higher cost, has a more powerful graphics card, providing better performance for demanding 3D work, machine learning, or gaming. It also features a higher resolution display, which might be beneficial for creative work but can drain the battery faster. The Razer Blade is slimmer and lighter, enhancing portability; however, its premium build and features lead to a higher price point. The choice ultimately depends on whether performance and display quality justify the increased investment in the Razer Blade, or if the Lenovo's balance of cost and capability meets your needs more effectively. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 with an AMD processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics provides capable performance for engineering and design, but the Razer Blade 15, with its Intel i7 processor, Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, and higher resolution screen, offers superior power and visual clarity for more intensive tasks. While both are good for these purposes, the Razer Blade 15's thinner and lighter build also makes it more portable.
Screen Quality
7.2
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 offers clear visuals and vibrant colors, making it suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its slower refresh rate makes it less ideal for the fast-paced action in gaming and 3D applications. The Razer Blade 15 boasts a similar advantage in providing crisp, true-to-life images perfect for professionals in engineering and design, but it also falls short for gaming, lacking the high refresh rate crucial for smooth motion. Both laptops may excel in terms of resolution and panel quality for general use and creative tasks, yet neither caters specifically to the high refresh rate demands of gaming and 3D content creation.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 has 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 15 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a price of $740 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is suitable for general use with its capable AMD Ryzen processor, standard RAM, and sizable storage, offering good screen quality and battery life for lasting usage, though it's on the heavier side affecting portability. The Razer Blade 15 also appeals to general users with a higher-resolution screen and a potent Intel processor, plus it's lighter, enhancing mobility, but this combination leads to a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo.
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.0
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The Razer Blade 15 offers a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz compared to the Lenovo LOQ 16's Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and 144Hz refresh rate. These features make the Razer better suited for fast-paced games and 3D applications that benefit from smoother visuals and superior graphics processing.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be 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.
Software Development
7.5
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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.
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How the Lenovo LOQ 16 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo LOQ 16 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$740 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1.02'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.92" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i7-12800H | |
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 | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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