If you're looking for a laptop that is budget-friendly and suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, and media consumption, the Lenovo V15 is a sensible choice. However, if you need high performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive machine learning tasks and are willing to invest more, the Razer Blade 15, with its superior graphics and processing capabilities, would be the better option. Keep in mind that the Razer Blade 15 also tends to have a more premium build quality but may be heavier and have a shorter battery life than the Lenovo V15, making the latter more portable for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo V15's appeal for general use lies in its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and 16GB of RAM, providing a solid performance baseline, with its lighter weight and longer battery life enhancing its portability for everyday tasks. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15 leverages its superior Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU for more demanding applications, but its premium screen quality and build are balanced by a heavier weight and shorter battery lifespan, making it less ideal for on-the-go use despite better performance.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
8.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which outperforms the integrated AMD Vega 7 graphics in the Lenovo V15, and its high 240Hz screen refresh rate provides smoother visuals compared to the V15's standard 60Hz refresh rate. While both laptops have capable CPUs and quality displays, the Razer's advantages are particularly important for demanding activities like gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.5/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo V15, with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and integrated Vega graphics, is suitable for engineering and design but may struggle with more demanding tasks, while the Razer Blade 15's higher-end Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU provide significantly better performance and visuals for intensive engineering software and 3D design work.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 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
7.1/10
7.7/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Lenovo V15 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
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
5.4/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a crisp and vibrant display for everyday tasks like browsing the web, working with documents, or watching videos, the Razer Blade 15’s high-resolution panel with better brightness makes it a superior choice over the Lenovo V15. When it comes to engineering and design work such as CAD, photo editing, or graphic design, the Razer Blade 15 also stands out with its wider color gamut offering more accurate color reproduction, crucial for this kind of professional work. However, for gaming or working with 3D applications that benefit from smoother visuals, the Razer Blade 15's lack of a high refresh rate could make fast-paced scenes less fluid compared to laptops designed with gaming-grade screens.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo V15 has 8 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.
Build Quality
6.7/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$579
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
"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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