The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a larger screen, higher resolution, and more robust build which is ideal for engineering and professional work, but it is heavier and less portable. It also has a better battery life suited for long work sessions. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is lighter and more portable, with a faster refresh rate screen that is great for fast-motion visuals like gaming. The Razer's graphics processor is more powerful, suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming, but it comes at a higher price and with a shorter battery life. Consider how you will use your laptop - for mobility and gaming, the Razer is a good choice, while for professional work with a need for endurance and a larger, high-resolution screen, the ThinkPad P16 is a better fit. 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 (2023)
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9/10
8.4/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) stands out for gaming and 3D applications mainly due to its superior RTX 4060 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, offering smoother visuals and better performance in fast-paced scenes compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad P16's RTX A1000 GPU and 60Hz screen refresh rate. While both laptops have quality displays and capable processors, the Razer's emphasis on gaming-centric hardware makes it particularly suited for those areas.
Screen Quality
8.2/10
8.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for software development, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
If you prioritize sharp, vibrant visuals in your everyday tasks, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and the Razer Blade 14 both offer panels with high resolution and brightness that make text clear and colors pop, suitable for activities like browsing and video streaming. For professionals in engineering and design, both laptops have displays that cover a broad spectrum of colors, rendering them accurately to match industry standards, a must for precision work. However, if your main focus is on gaming or 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may not deliver the smoothest experience, as they might not keep up with fast-paced visuals as well as models designed specifically for gaming with higher refresh rates.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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
Poor
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,449
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use.
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use with a higher screen refresh rate and a lighter, slimmer design for better portability compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, which offers a higher resolution screen and better built-in keyboard but is heavier, making it less portable. The Blade 14 edges ahead in general use due to a combination of sufficient power, storage, and a balance between performance and ease of carrying, while the ThinkPad P16 provides more robust professional-oriented features at the cost of portability and weight.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.7/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX A1000 graphics, extensive RAM, and high-resolution screen, which ensures smooth operation and clear visuals for complex tasks. Although the Razer Blade 14 (2023) also offers robust computing with a high-end AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics, superior RAM, and a solid screen, it stands out for its greater portability, making it an excellent choice for users needing to move around frequently without sacrificing performance.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.4/10
7.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 (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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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 (2023) 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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