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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and battery longevity, the Razer Book 13 is lighter and offers significantly longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use. However, if high performance for engineering tasks, better screen resolution, and color accuracy are more important and you're okay with a heavier device and shorter battery life, then the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is a better fit. The ThinkPad Z16 also has a large storage capacity and more RAM, enhancing its ability to handle resource-intensive applications, but it comes with a higher price tag compared to the Razer Book 13. Both have a premium build, but the ThinkPad Z16 is positioned as a premium business laptop and may be overkill for general use, whereas the Razer Book 13, despite its gaming brand, is more subdued and versatile for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.6
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
393.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and more RAM, allowing for smoother multitasking and better handling of intensive tasks, and comes with an OLED screen that offers vibrant colors and deep contrast, but it has a shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less portable than the Razer Book 13 which offers great portability and longer battery life alongside its IPS screen that has a lower resolution and contrast but higher brightness, suitable for use on the go.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
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
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 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
8.2
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for software development, while the Razer Book 13 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
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
393.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 offers a vibrant, high-resolution display with excellent brightness, making it ideal for general use and detailed engineering tasks where color accuracy across wide gamuts is crucial. However, it lacks in high refresh rates, so it isn't well-suited for 3D applications where smooth motion is key. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, while providing a good resolution and decent brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient color gamut coverage for design, also falls short for gaming and 3D due to its standard refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has 7 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,120
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a price of $1,120 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.2
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and Razer Book 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is considered good for gaming and 3D because it is equipped with a dedicated AMD RX 6500M GPU which generally offers better graphics performance compared to the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics in the Razer Book 13. Although both laptops have screens with similar refresh rates, the ThinkPad's dedicated GPU provides more power for gaming and 3D applications, making it a better choice for these tasks.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Razer Book 13 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 Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,120 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.4'' x 0.62'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.27 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.95" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6850H | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 393 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
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 Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"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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