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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Razer Blade 14 stands out with its more powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics. However, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, while slightly less powerful in graphics, offers a high-resolution Mini LED touchscreen and longer battery life, making it a better choice for productivity and general use, especially if you prefer a touch display and intensive color work. Keep in mind, the Razer Blade 14 has a higher build quality, better keyboard, and superior heat management, but it's also typically more expensive and slightly heavier. Both laptops have 1TB of storage and run Windows 11 Home, but the Lenovo has double the RAM, contributing to smoother multitasking. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
- Very good for software development
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.9
8.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out with a higher RAM capacity and a Mini LED screen that offers superior brightness and color coverage, making it excellent for complex engineering simulations and detailed design work. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 offers a still robust processor and GPU in a more portable form factor, with a high-quality IPS display and better battery life, ideal for engineers and designers needing power and mobility.
Screen Quality
9.6
8.0
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
618.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers superior screen clarity and vibrance given its high resolution and brightness, which enhances the viewing experience for everyday tasks and media consumption. In engineering and design, its wider color gamut coverage ensures more precise color representation, vital for professional editing and CAD work. However, for 3D applications and gaming, the lower refresh rate of the Lenovo dims its appeal compared to laptops with higher refresh rates, which provide smoother motion and a more responsive experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
Good
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$1,900
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a price of $1,500 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.5
8.1
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
618.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out for general use with its higher RAM capacity, brighter and higher pixel density display which is advantageous for multitasking and clarity, while the Razer Blade 14 offers an excellent balance with good portability and longer battery life, making it a solid choice for those on the go.
Gaming and AI
7.6
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i are both good for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is equipped with a high refresh rate Mini LED display and a competent Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, suited for vibrant gaming and 3D tasks, while the Razer Blade 14 boasts a similarly high refresh rate screen paired with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, delivering higher graphical performance for intensive gaming and 3D applications. Both laptops provide high-quality screens and capable CPUs, yet the Razer's superior GPU renders it the more robust option for gaming and 3D workloads.
Content Creation
8.5
8.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Razer Blade 14 are both very 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
8.3
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 9i to be very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 14 is good.
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.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Slim Pro 9i | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.64" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13705H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 618 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 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 | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
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PCWorld
Matthew S. Smith | August 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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