The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 generally costs less and offers high-end performance for engineering tasks with its specialized graphics card, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, reducing its portability. Its larger screen size and high resolution provide great detail for design and content creation. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 is more expensive but highly portable due to its lighter weight and longer battery life. It also has a higher screen refresh rate which is beneficial for gaming and fast-paced activities. The Razer's general use and gaming performance is robust, making it a good fit if you prioritize gaming and everyday tasks over specialized engineering software. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
Very good for software development
Very good battery life
Excellent speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Good for gaming and AI
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9/10
7.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is distinctive for gaming and 3D tasks due to its professional-grade Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and larger screen size, though with a lower refresh rate, which is more suitable for engineering and professional work that demands color accuracy and graphics precision. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 stands out with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and higher screen refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming consumers looking for smoother gameplay and fast-paced 3D experiences.
Screen Quality
8.2/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Razer Blade 14 have high-resolution displays with vibrant color reproduction and brightness, making them excellent for multimedia consumption and productivity. Their wide color gamuts ensure that engineers and designers see accurate colors, crucial for tasks that demand color consistency and precision, such as photo editing and CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these screens are less optimal, leading to less fluid visuals compared to laptops specifically tailored for those high-motion scenarios.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,449
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
The Razer Blade 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a larger, higher-resolution display and greater battery capacity, which makes for a better visual experience and longer use without charging, but it's also larger and heavier, affecting portability. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 comes with double the storage, a high-quality display with a faster refresh rate for smoother visuals, and a more powerful graphics chip, all in a lighter and more portable design, but this comes with slightly reduced battery life compared to the ThinkPad P16.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.1/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.4/10
7.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Razer Blade 14 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 ThinkPad P16 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
"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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