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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is a premium business laptop with an OLED display that has a higher resolution and better colors, making it excellent for design and video editing. Its AMD processor and GPU offer solid performance for general use and can handle some engineering applications, but it may not be the best for the most demanding 3D and machine learning tasks or intensive gaming. However, it is lighter and has a longer battery life compared to the Razer Blade 18, which may appeal to those who need portability. The Razer Blade 18, on the other hand, has a high-end price and is geared more towards gamers and users requiring extreme performance, with its latest Intel processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU. This makes it better suited for intense 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, but it is heavier and has less battery life. Its screen offers a much faster refresh rate, which is beneficial for gaming and fast-motion video, but it has lower resolution and color accuracy compared to the Lenovo. If you primarily need a laptop for business and general use with some occasional engineering work, and value portability and screen quality, the Lenovo may be a better choice. Conversely, if you require top-notch performance for gaming or professional creative work, and don't mind a heavier laptop with shorter battery life, the Razer would be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.9
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 18 delivers an exceptional gaming and 3D experience due to its higher-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a rapid screen refresh rate of 240, versus the capable yet less powerful AMD RX 6500M GPU and a standard 60 refresh rate found in the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16.
Engineering and Design
8.4
9.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16's AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and AMD RX GPU along with its OLED screen deliver robust engineering and design performance, although the Razer Blade 18, with its more powerful Intel i9 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, and an IPS display with higher brightness, provides even stronger performance for those intensive tasks. While both have excellent keyboards and ample RAM for multitasking, the Razer Blade 18 is less portable and has noisier fans, but if performance is a priority, it may outweigh the convenience of the lighter ThinkPad Z16 with quieter operation.
Screen Quality
8.5
8.9
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
393.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 18 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 18 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and content creation.
Considering general use where panel type, resolution, and brightness are key, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 provides clear, vibrant visuals, but for engineering and design, its excellent color reproduction makes it highly suitable. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18 also offers a high-quality display for general and professional work with its strong color accuracy and detail. However, both laptops may not be optimal for gaming and 3D applications, as their screens lack high refresh rates which are crucial for smooth motion and gameplay.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,120
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a price of $1,120 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.6
8.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
393.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and Razer Blade 18 are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
8.5
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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
8.2
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 are both very 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.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 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 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,120 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.4'' x 0.62'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.27 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.95" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6850H | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 393 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
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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PCWorld
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 18
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PCMag
Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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