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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers better gaming and engineering performance due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, larger screen, and longer battery life, but is less portable and costs less. The Razer Book 13 has a more compact design, making it more portable and offers longer battery life in typical use, but its performance, relying on integrated graphics, suits general use and less demanding tasks better, though it comes at a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo Slim 7 16's superior resolution and brightness make visuals crisp and viewing comfortable in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design, the Slim's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation, essential for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both the Lenovo and the Razer Book 13 fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can't deliver the smooth motion high-end gaming demands.
Battery
9.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent 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 Book 13 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Razer Book 13 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 stands out for general use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, ensuring smooth performance, paired with a high-resolution screen and solid battery life. The Razer Book 13, on the other hand, offers great portability with its lighter build and longer battery life, while maintaining performance with Intel's i7 processor and Iris Xe graphics, though it is more compact with a smaller screen.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.2
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Razer Book 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, offering better gaming and 3D performance compared to the Razer Book 13, which uses integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate. However, the Razer Book 13 compensates with higher screen pixel density and portability, making it a solid choice for general use and portability.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.1
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Razer Book 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is favored for engineering and design because it combines a strong AMD Ryzen CPU with a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high-quality screen with good color accuracy and brightness, which is essential for detailed engineering work and design tasks. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 offers portability with its lightweight design and has a better battery life, but uses an integrated Intel graphics solution which might be less powerful for demanding engineering applications, though its high-resolution touchscreen and premium keyboard are advantageous for design and user interaction.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
7.2/10
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 Slim 7 16 and Razer Book 13 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
7.6
7.5
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Razer Book 13 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.
Cost
$1,440
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $1,440 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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How the Lenovo Slim 7 16 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Slim 7 16 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,440 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.6 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 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 | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 2 | 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 Slim 7 16
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PCMag
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 Book 13
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NotebookCheck
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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