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Updated March 22, 2024·
If cost is a major concern and you prioritize a balance between performance and portability for everyday tasks or business use, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is a pragmatic choice. However, if your work involves gaming, 3D rendering, or other graphics-intensive tasks and you don't mind a heavier laptop with a shorter battery life, investing more in the Razer Blade 15 provides you with superior performance and a high-quality display, which will be beneficial for those specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.0
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while capable, has a GPU that may struggle with high-end games and 3D applications and typically comes with screens that prioritize productivity over high refresh rates, making it less suitable for these tasks. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15 is designed with a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate which are crucial for a smooth and immersive gaming and 3D rendering experience.
Screen Quality
6.9
8.2
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
321.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for software development, while the Razer Blade 15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13's screen offers high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for 3D applications that require smooth motion. The Razer Blade 15's screen combines high resolution with increased brightness and wide color gamuts, which benefits engineering and design tasks requiring color accuracy but falls short for gaming or 3D work due to the limited refresh rate. Neither laptop's screen refresh rate is optimized for 3D tasks, which demand faster screen updates for a fluid visual experience.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,459
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a price of $1,459 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
321.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X13 to be very good for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 offers a balance of efficient CPU, adequate RAM, and high-quality screen, which, combined with its light weight and strong battery life, make it a solid choice for everyday tasks. The Razer Blade 15, while also excelling in CPU and RAM, leans more towards users needing high screen quality and performance for tasks like gaming, but compromises on weight and battery life compared to the ThinkPad.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Razer Blade 15, with a more powerful CPU, RAM, and GPU, handles engineering software and design work with greater ease, and its superior screen quality ensures crisp visuals for detailed projects. While the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is lighter and more portable with a comfortable keyboard for typing, it may not provide the same level of performance for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and Razer Blade 15 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
8.1
7.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X13 to be very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 15 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
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and Razer Blade 15 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 X13 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X13 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,459 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.63'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.88" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.46" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 321 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo ThinkPad X13
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Benjamin Herzig | September 2023
"The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
Razer Blade 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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