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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability and budget are significant concerns for you, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is less expensive and still delivers solid performance for general use and has a longer battery life. However, if you need a more powerful laptop for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Razer Blade 14 is a premium option with a stronger GPU and CPU. While the Razer Blade 14 is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, both devices are well-regarded for their build quality and screen colors, making them suitable for intensive tasks and entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- The Lenovo Slim 7 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
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.9
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 provides better gaming and 3D performance than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card compared to the Lenovo's RTX 3050. While both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, the Razer has a higher screen quality with its screen's better color coverage and brightness, benefitting immersive gameplay and vivid 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.4
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 is better for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for such demanding tasks, whereas the Lenovo Slim 7 16, while still capable, has slightly lower-spec hardware in these areas. The Razer Blade 14 also boasts a higher screen quality, which benefits design work, but it is more portable and has a quieter operating noise, making it appealing for on-the-go usage and work in quieter environments.
Content Creation
7.6
8.1
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
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 Slim 7 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
8.3
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, and gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the Lenovo Slim 7 and the Razer Blade 14 come with high-resolution displays and panel types that offer clear and vivid visuals, as well as brightness levels that are comfortable for long periods of use. For engineering and design tasks that require accurate color representation, both laptops provide excellent coverage of color gamuts, ensuring that designs and models appear precise and true-to-life. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may not deliver as smooth an experience as other laptops designed specifically for these purposes, where smoother motion and responsiveness are crucial.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo 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
$1,440
$1,900
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $1,440 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 outperforms the Lenovo Slim 7 16 in general use due to its more powerful CPU, better speaker and keyboard quality, and superior heat and noise management, while still maintaining the same level of portability and battery life. Although the Lenovo has a larger screen and touch functionality which might be preferred for certain tasks, the Razer Blade 14 offers a higher screen pixel density and color space coverage, impacting overall screen quality.
Software Development
7.6
7.9
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Lenovo Slim 7 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
9.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
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How the Lenovo Slim 7 16 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Slim 7 16 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,440 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.6 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 2 | 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 Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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