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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 tends to cost less and offers good battery life, making it suitable for extended use without charging, ideal for general purposes and business tasks. It has a high-resolution screen with good color coverage, which benefits engineering work. However, it’s heavier, making it less portable than the Razer Blade 17. Nonetheless, the ThinkPad includes a number pad on the keyboard and has a business laptop appearance. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 is more expensive but has a stronger processor and a more powerful graphics card, providing excellent performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming. It also has a sleek gaming laptop appearance, larger screen size, and a higher screen refresh rate, which is great for fast-motion content. Its battery life is shorter, so it may not be the best for on-the-go use, but its lighter weight increases portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use, though the Razer Blade 17 is somewhat better.
The Razer Blade 17 offers a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a higher screen refresh rate, which contribute to smoother performance and multitasking in a range of applications compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad P16. However, the ThinkPad P16 boasts longer battery life and a clearer display, alongside a higher pixel density and screen brightness, making it more suitable for extended use and better visuals, even though it's less powerful than the Razer Blade 17.
Gaming and AI
6.9
8.6
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17 is considered excellent for gaming and 3D due to its Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, delivering smoother visuals and superior performance. In comparison, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, with a Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and a 60 Hz screen refresh rate, provides a capable but less optimal experience for such demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
8.3
9.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is equipped with a high-quality CPU, a capable GPU, and a vibrant, high-resolution screen, making it very good for engineering and design tasks, with an added advantage of a longer battery life but lesser portability compared to the Razer Blade 17.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for gaming and AI, and software development.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and the Razer Blade 17, both with high-resolution displays and bright panels, offer crisp and vivid visuals that suit general use and professional engineering design tasks, where fine detail and accurate colors are key. Their comprehensive color gamuts ensure that professionals working on design or engineering tasks, where color accuracy is crucial, have the fidelity required for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where a high refresh rate can make the experience smoother and more immersive, both laptops fall short, as their screens are not optimized for the high frame rates that gamers typically seek.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Poor
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,449
$4,300
$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 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
8.2
8.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Razer Blade 17 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 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 569 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Lenovo ThinkPad P16
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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"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."
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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