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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Lenovo V15 and the Razer Book 13 depends on your specific needs. The Lenovo V15 is less expensive and offers ample performance for everyday tasks, making it suitable if you're budget-conscious. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 costs more but provides a boosted performance that might be better for more intensive tasks like 3D work or multitasking. The Razer Book is also more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, which might be crucial if you're on-the-go often. However, the Lenovo's larger screen might be beneficial if you prefer a bigger display for work or entertainment. Additionally, consider that battery life can vary greatly between models, so if this is important for you, check specifics on each laptop. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Razer Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.3
7.1
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Book 13 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo V15's less powerful CPU and integrated GPU, along with its lower-quality TN screen, limit its suitability for complex engineering and design tasks compared to the Razer Book 13, which boasts a higher-performance CPU, superior integrated graphics, and a high-quality IPS touchscreen display providing better color accuracy and viewing angles. Additionally, the Lenovo suffers in portability due to a heavier build and lower battery life, while the Razer offers greater portability with a lighter frame and longer battery life, alongside benefits of a superior keyboard and less operating noise.
Screen Quality
5.4
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo V15's screen may not be as sharp or bright, making text and images less clear for everyday tasks, and it may not reproduce colors accurately enough for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. The Razer Book 13's higher resolution and better color reproduction meet the needs for precise design work and comfortable everyday use, but its lower refresh rate is less optimal for the fast-paced visuals needed in gaming and 3D applications. For engineering and graphics work, the Razer's coverage of professional color spaces ensures that designs and images are rendered with the intended hues and contrasts.
Battery
8.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo V15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
8.5
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo V15, with its ample storage, robust CPU, and 16 GB of RAM, meets the needs of general use while offering a larger screen, though it lags behind in screen quality and portability compared to the Razer Book 13, which boasts a superior screen, better portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, and a longer-lasting battery, making it also well-suited for on-the-go users.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo V15, with its AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 graphics, and the Razer Book 13, which has an Intel i7-1165G7 Iris Xe GPU, both offer modest graphical performance suitable for less demanding games and 3D tasks, but may not handle high-end gaming smoothly.
Content Creation
7.3
7.6
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 and Lenovo V15 are both 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
7.1
7.5
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Lenovo V15 are both 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.
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How the Lenovo V15 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo V15 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$579 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.3" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 231 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
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 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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