The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 typically costs less and has commendable battery life, a higher-quality keyboard, and is well-suited for engineering and general-use tasks. It also caters to professional environments with its premium business laptop design and extensive ports including Ethernet, multiple USB-C, and available RAM and storage slots. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 18 offers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming. It features a more powerful main processor and GPU, better speakers, and a higher refresh rate display, but has shorter battery life. It's geared towards a gaming aesthetic and does not have a number pad or Ethernet port. Both laptops are similar in weight and not ranked as highly portable. Choose the ThinkPad P16 for business and engineering efficiency or the Blade 18 for high-end gaming and demanding creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
8.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use, though the Razer Blade 18 is somewhat better.
The Razer Blade 18 provides a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, higher storage capacity, and significantly better screen refresh rate than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, making it very good for general use and suitable for more demanding applications. However, the ThinkPad P16 compensates with a higher resolution display, longer battery life, and better portability, which maintains its status as a good option for general use, particularly where screen detail and mobility are prioritized.
Gaming and AI
6.9/10
8.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 18 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 primarily because it has a more powerful graphics card and a screen with a considerably higher refresh rate, which contributes to smoother visuals in fast-paced games. While the Lenovo's graphics card and screen refresh rate are adequate for many tasks, they don't match the Razer's performance, which also boasts superior screen technology to support heavy graphics use.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
9.3/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is equipped with a capable processor, a professional-grade GPU, and substantial RAM and storage to handle engineering and design workloads, with emphasis on premium business features like high screen resolution and build quality, but it falls short in portability due to its weight and size. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18 offers a more powerful processor, double the RAM, a higher-end GPU, and a larger screen, targeting users needing top-tier performance and gaming capabilities, though it shares similar portability challenges and has a lower screen resolution compared to the P16.
Screen Quality
8.2/10
8.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for gaming and AI, and software development.
For general use, both the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and the Razer Blade 18 offer displays with high resolution and brightness, as well as panel types that provide clear and vibrant images, making text and visuals crisp and easy to read. In engineering and design, both laptops have screens with broad color gamuts, ensuring that professionals can see accurate colors and subtle differences which are crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite their clear and color-accurate screens, both models may not provide the smoothest experience due to lower refresh rates, which are essential for fast-paced and fluid motion graphics.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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.
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 18 costs $10.
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.4/10
8.5/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 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.
Portability
Poor
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 18 to have only fair portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Razer Blade 18 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 18 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."
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
Get a great deal on the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 or the Razer Blade 18
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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