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Updated January 10, 2024·
Consider the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i if you prioritize a higher quality display and a slightly lighter laptop for use in professional environments that may also include design or video work. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) offers superior gaming performance thanks to its slightly more powerful graphics chip and is suitable for engineering programs that may require such graphics capabilities. The Razer also provides longer battery life, which is beneficial for extended use without access to power, but be aware that it has half the RAM of the Lenovo, which could limit performance in memory-intensive tasks. Both are priced similarly, so choose based on whether display quality or gaming and engineering performance is more valuable to you. 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 (2023)
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
8.4
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) edges into the very good ranking for gaming and 3D because it has a more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4060, and a higher screen refresh rate than the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, which is equipped with the slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 4050. Additionally, the Razer's display type is IPS, known for good color and viewing angles, which complements its higher refresh rate screen, making it preferable for fast-paced games where screen quality and smoothness are crucial .
Screen Quality
9.6
8.9
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
618.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i surpasses the Razer Blade 14 with a higher resolution and brighter display, offering crisp and vivid visuals. In engineering and design, the Slim Pro 9i's superior color gamut coverage means more accurate color reproduction which is essential for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Razer Blade 14, while having lower performance in this aspect, provides a smoother experience due to a higher refresh rate, which is less of a priority in the other two use cases.
Cost
$1,500
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a price of $1,500 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.5
8.1
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
618.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is equipped with a high-quality Mini LED display and an Intel processor complemented by ample RAM, ensuring smooth performance and vivid visuals for general use, but has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) offers a combination of a powerful AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU within a more portable frame and significantly longer battery life, making it suitable for general use as well, especially for those prioritizing mobility.
Engineering and Design
8.9
8.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out for engineering and design tasks with its high RAM capacity, advanced Intel CPU, and a Mini LED screen with superior brightness and color range which is beneficial for detailed visual work. In comparison, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) features a high-performing AMD CPU and a powerful Nvidia GPU, making it very competent for these tasks too; however, with less RAM and a less bright IPS screen, it slightly trails the Lenovo, especially in multitasking and color-sensitive applications.
Content Creation
8.5
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 (2023) 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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
4.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to have very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Slim Pro 9i | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.64" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13705H | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 618 nits | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8/10 | |
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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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 (2023)
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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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