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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card, making it suitable for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It's also a more recent release with hardware ray tracing and DLSS capabilities, which enhance visual performance and gaming. On the downside, it has a lower battery life and is heavier, impacting its portability. Conversely, the Razer Book 13, with integrated Intel graphics, is more suited for general use and has a longer battery life, making it more portable. Its better build quality and keyboard might appeal if you frequently travel or type. If intensive graphical tasks are less of a priority and portability with moderate performance is key, the Razer Book 13 might be your choice, but if you need a laptop that can handle more graphics-intensive applications and are willing to compromise on portability, go for the Lenovo LOQ 16. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.2
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 offers superior gaming and 3D capabilities with its higher-end Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and faster screen refresh rate at 144Hz, compared to the Razer Book 13's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and 60Hz screen refresh rate, which are more suited for lighter gaming and less demanding 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Razer Book 13 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo LOQ 16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is better suited for engineering and design due to its high-performance AMD CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, which excel in computational and graphics-intensive tasks, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Razer Book 13. Conversely, the Razer Book 13, with its Intel CPU and integrated graphics, offers better portability, a longer battery life, and a higher-quality screen, but it may not handle demanding engineering software as smoothly as the Lenovo.
Screen Quality
7.2
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Lenovo LOQ 16 and Razer Book 13 offer panels with crisp resolution and ample brightness, providing a clear and vivid display for everyday tasks like browsing and office work. Their high color accuracy and wide color gamuts cater well to engineering and design professionals who require precision and true-to-life color representation for their work. However, their lower refresh rates, which are not as critical for general use or static imagery in design work, make them less suited for the fast-paced visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
6.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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
Fair
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent 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 Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a price of $740 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Razer Book 13 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is suitable for general use with its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and ample RAM, providing good multitasking capabilities, especially with a larger screen but trades off portability and has average battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13 also excels in general use through its Intel CPU, comparable RAM, and high-resolution smaller touchscreen that contributes to better portability and longer battery life, despite the less powerful integrated graphics.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both 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
7.5
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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 Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo LOQ 16 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$740 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1.02'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.92" | 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 | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
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 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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