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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a more powerful processor and dedicated GPU, making it better suited for intensive engineering tasks and applications that benefit from hardware ray tracing and DLSS. It comes with a larger, higher resolution display without a touchscreen, better color coverage for screen colors, and has a numeric keypad, which might be beneficial for productivity. It has a larger battery capacity but is significantly heavier and thicker than the Razer Book 13, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13 is more portable and lightweight with a touchscreen, making it ideal for on-the-go use and general tasks. It provides longer battery life and has a premium build quality, but is less suited for demanding 3D or engineering applications due to its integrated graphics. Both laptops have a good range of ports, including Thunderbolt ports, and are similarly priced. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.2
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Razer Book 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers better performance for gaming and 3D applications due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX A1000 graphics card, which is more powerful than the Intel i7-1165G7 Iris Xe integrated graphics found in the Razer Book 13. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the superior GPU in the ThinkPad P16 makes the most difference in this context, providing smoother visuals and handling gaming or 3D tasks more efficiently.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is favored for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor coupled with the Nvidia RTX professional GPU and a high-resolution, quality IPS screen, which are critical for demanding tasks. In contrast, the Razer Book 13, while still suitable for engineering and design with its capable Intel i7 processor and integrated graphics, prioritizes portability and a smaller form factor, which could be a tradeoff in raw performance and screen real estate compared to the P16.
Content Creation
8.2
7.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
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
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the Razer Book 13 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.
Screen Quality
8.2
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers excellent resolution and brightness, along with a high-quality panel type, which makes it great for general use and engineering tasks where detail and color accuracy matter, thanks to its wide color gamuts. The Razer Book 13, with slightly lower levels of these qualities, still provides good screen performance for everyday tasks and professional design work. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, the refresh rate holds more weight, and both laptops fall short in this aspect, lacking the high refresh rates required for smooth motion which is typically prized by gamers and professionals in animation and video editing.
Battery
10.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.6
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, with its superior processor and dedicated graphics card, is well-suited for tasks that may demand more power, and it also offers a larger, higher resolution screen with exceptional color coverage which is beneficial for creative work, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life affecting portability. Conversely, the Razer Book 13 is lighter with a longer battery life and a touchscreen, making it more convenient for on-the-go use and general productivity, although it has a less powerful processor and integrated graphics, which might limit performance in highly demanding applications.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Razer Book 13 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,449
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 569 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
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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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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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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