The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a higher-resolution screen with a 3:2 aspect ratio, which can provide more vertical real estate beneficial for productivity tasks like document editing or web browsing. It is also a 2-in-1 convertible, allowing for versatile use as a laptop or tablet. However, it may be more expensive, and the performance may not be as robust as the Razer Book 13, which comes with a stronger processor. While the Razer Book 13 may be somewhat less expensive, it has a standard 16:10 aspect ratio and isn't as light or thin as the Lenovo. The Razer Book 13 also has customizable RGB keyboard lighting, which the Lenovo lacks, and it comes with a slightly larger battery, potentially offering longer use between charges. If portability and screen aspect ratio are your top priorities, the Lenovo might be more suitable, but if you prefer stronger performance and value for money, the Razer Book 13 could be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has no clear advantages over the Razer Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Good for engineering and design
Excellent battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.3/10
13.5in
SIZE
13.4in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the Razer Book 13 offer screens with high resolution and brightness, along with premium panel types, which are ideal for sharp and vivid displays, making them suitable for general use and detailed work in engineering and design. However, neither laptop is optimized for gaming or 3D applications, as they lack high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion rendering, which can be critical for these activities. Both laptops cover wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction for professional design tasks, but this does not compensate for the refresh rate needed in 3D environments.
Battery
8.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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.
Cost
$725
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a price of $725 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
The Razer Book 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga with its 2-in-1 convertible design, lighter weight, and good general performance CPU, makes it suitable for general use with the flexibility of a tablet; it also features a high screen brightness and contrast ratio, delivering a crisp display. The Razer Book 13 offers a more powerful CPU and a larger battery for longer use, accompanied by a top-tier screen with greater color accuracy and a slightly higher resolution, catering to those who prioritize screen quality alongside sustained performance for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the Razer Book 13 are both fair for gaming and 3D applications as they are equipped with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which are decent for light gaming but not ideal for intensive gaming due to their relatively modest performance compared to dedicated GPUs. Both laptops have screens with a refresh rate of 60Hz, which is suitable for general use and some gaming, but might not be as smooth as screens with higher refresh rates that are preferred for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
6.7/10
7.1/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Book 13 to be good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with its 2-in-1 design and high screen brightness, is well-suited for engineering and design, especially with touch capabilities for creative tasks, while the Razer Book 13's higher-powered CPU and slightly superior screen contrast ratio make it a strong contender for engineering software that requires more processing power and visual precision. While both have high-quality displays and sufficient RAM for multitasking, the Razer is a bit heavier but offers longer battery life, and both provide quiet operation and quality keyboards, which are crucial for prolonged work sessions.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.6/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both 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
7.3/10
7.5/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both 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
Excellent
Excellent
13.5in
SIZE
13.4in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Razer Book 13 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Book 13 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 X1 Titanium Yoga and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
"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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