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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance during intensive engineering tasks is your priority and a high-quality display is important, especially for color accuracy or tasks like video editing, then the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 with its OLED screen and premium business laptop features may be a good fit. However, the Razer Blade 15 offers a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals, which along with its RTX 3070 Ti GPU and features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS, makes it more suitable for gaming and tasks that benefit from a powerful graphics card, like 3D rendering or machine learning. Both laptops are similarly priced and not particularly lightweight, meaning portability is fairly similar, and neither is ideal if you're frequently on the move. The ThinkPad has a longer battery life for extended use away from power outlets, while the Blade's higher performance capabilities may drain its battery faster. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
393.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 outshines in general use due to its superior OLED screen with exceptional resolution and color accuracy, higher RAM capacity, and slightly longer battery life, all factors that contribute to a more robust and visually impressive computing experience. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 15, while still good for general use, offers a high-refresh-rate IPS display suited for gaming, along with robust heat management and speaker quality, but falls behind in screen resolution and battery performance as compared to the ThinkPad Z16.
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.0
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and AMD RX 6500M GPU, offers a balance of performance suitable for both work and play, with an OLED screen that has a refresh rate of 60 Hz, which is fine for many games but may not be as smooth for fast-paced action.
Software Development
8.2
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is 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.
Screen Quality
8.5
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
393.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Razer Blade 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When considering general use, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16's display offers high resolution and brightness, making text and images sharp and easy to view, while Razer Blade 15 also provides a high-resolution, bright display for clear and vibrant visuals. For engineering and design, the ThinkPad Z16's screen excels by covering a wide range of color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction, which is crucial, although Razer Blade 15 also offers a good color range for these tasks. However, for 3D tasks and gaming, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which could lead to less fluid motion and responsiveness compared to displays with higher refresh rates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has 7 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.
Cost
$1,120
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a price of $1,120 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.5
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and Razer Blade 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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 Z16 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,120 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.4'' x 0.62'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.27 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.95" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6850H | 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 | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 393 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
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Matthew S. Smith | September 2022
"Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z16 tries has some success in its effort to tweak the ThinkPad formula. The laptop is attractive, yet still tame, and material quality is on par with the best Windows competition. I also like the smooth, responsive haptic touchpad and the wide range of modern connectivity. Yet the Z16 doesn’t fix ThinkPad’s typical weakness: value. Starting around $1,550, and more typically near $1,700, the Z16 finds itself facing alternatives that have better performance or an improved display for the same price, or less."
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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