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Updated January 12, 2024·
Considering the Lenovo V15 and the Razer Blade 17, there are significant differences to consider. The Lenovo V15 is a budget-friendly option ideal for general use, with a reasonable screen size, and decent performance for everyday tasks. It offers a balance of price and functionality, making it suitable for business or casual users seeking value. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17 comes at a premium, but it packs a much more powerful processor and high-end graphics, making it excellent for gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive engineering work. The Razer Blade 17 also has a larger, higher-resolution display, which is better for detailed visual tasks but results in less portability due to its size and weight. Battery life is another factor to consider, with the more powerful Razer likely offering less time away from an outlet compared to the Lenovo. So, if your work demands high-performance computing and you don't mind the higher cost and lower mobility, go for the Razer Blade 17, otherwise, the Lenovo V15 offers a well-rounded, cost-effective solution for more typical laptop needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
The Lenovo V15 is suited for general use with decent capabilities for multitasking and everyday tasks, thanks to its adequate RAM and processor, but it has limitations in screen quality and battery life which are important for a good general use experience. The Razer Blade 17, on the other hand, excels in general use due to a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, superior screen quality with higher resolution and brightness, and significantly better battery life, though it is less portable due to a larger size and heavier weight.
Gaming and AI
6.1
8.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17 offers a superior gaming and 3D experience due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, contributing to smoother visuals and gameplay. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15, with its integrated AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 graphics and standard refresh rate, is less optimized for demanding games and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3
9.1
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
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
7.3
8.5
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 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
8.5
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo V15 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
5.4
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo V15's screen may not be as sharp or bright, and color reproduction might not be as vivid as what you find on the Razer Blade 17, which likely has a higher resolution and better panel technology, leading to a more pleasing viewing experience. In fields like engineering and design, the Razer Blade 17 probably offers a wider color gamut, crucial for accuracy in color-critical tasks, while the V15 falls short in this area, making it less suitable for professional editing work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Blade 17's lower refresh rate may not deliver as smooth an experience as dedicated gaming laptops, which can detract from fast-paced gaming despite its high resolution and quality panel.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo V15 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 has good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo V15 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$579 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.3" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 231 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo V15
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"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."
Razer Blade 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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