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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is less expensive and offers impressive battery life, making it very portable and well-suited for on-the-go business use, along with a touchscreen and high-quality build. It offers commendable general performance, but for more intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, it is less ideal. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 costs more but boasts a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, making it better for gaming, engineering, and 3D work. It also has a higher-resolution screen but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which may limit its portability compared to the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.9
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, with its AMD Radeon GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, offers a fair gaming and 3D experience, whereas the Razer Blade 14 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, making it better suited for those activities. The ThinkPad Z13 is more oriented towards productivity with moderate graphical capabilities, while the Razer Blade 14 is optimized for higher gaming performance with superior graphics and smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
7.3
8.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The Razer Blade 14, with its stronger AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, is well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, delivering better performance, especially in graphics-related applications. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, while still capable with its AMD Ryzen 7 and integrated Radeon graphics, may not match the performance levels of the Blade 14, but offers a slightly more portable and quieter experience.
Screen Quality
7.0
8.0
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
379.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
When evaluating a laptop for general use, such as browsing the web or working with documents, both the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Razer Blade 14 offer good to very good visual experiences due to their high-quality displays, which likely feature good resolution and brightness. For tasks in engineering and design, professionals value color accuracy, and both laptops seem to have displays that cover a wide range of colors, as indicated by their performance in DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, enabling precise work in color-critical applications. However, for gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion, and both laptops fall short in this regard, making them less suited for these uses despite their decent resolution and panel technology.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,965
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a price of $1,000 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
379.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 is rated higher for general use primarily because of its more powerful CPU and superior graphics unit, making it more suitable for tasks demanding higher performance, though its larger screen with higher resolution is also a contributing factor. While the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offers excellent portability and longer battery life, which are beneficial for general use, its lower screen resolution and slightly less powerful CPU make it a bit less versatile compared to the Razer Blade 14.
Content Creation
7.8
8.1
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.7
7.9
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Razer Blade 14 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 Z13 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,965 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.78 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.59" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.86" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6850U | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51.5 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 379 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Brian Westover | September 2022
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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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