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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is less expensive with decent performance for general use, long battery life, and high portability due to its light weight and smaller screen. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 is a premium, more costly laptop with superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. Its larger screen and advanced graphics make it suitable for intensive gaming, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which affects portability. Choose the Yoga 6 for everyday tasks and mobility, or the Blade 18 for high-performance computing and gaming despite its higher price and reduced mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- 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
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6
8.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 excels for general use with a more powerful CPU, higher RAM, superior screen quality and resolution, and excellent speaker and keyboard quality, suited for both work and high-end gaming, but is less portable and has shorter battery life than the Lenovo Yoga 6, which is lighter, offers long battery life and a good touch screen, making it suitable for on-the-go usage and tasks that benefit from a convertible design. While the Yoga 6 provides a balanced experience for everyday tasks, the Razer Blade 18 is designed to handle more demanding applications, yet its heavier weight and lower battery life may limit mobility.
Gaming and AI
6.1
8.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 18 outperforms the Lenovo Yoga 6 for gaming and 3D due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, compared to the Yoga 6's integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics and 60Hz refresh rate. Better GPU performance is essential for handling the demands of modern games and 3D applications, and the faster refresh rate of the Razer Blade 18 significantly improves visual fluidity and responsiveness.
Engineering and Design
7.0
9.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Lenovo Yoga 6, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Vega 8 GPU, offers competent performance for engineering and design, but the Razer Blade 18's more powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics make it superior for more demanding tasks. While the Yoga 6 benefits from higher portability and a 2-in-1 form factor, the Razer Blade 18's larger and higher-quality screen, along with substantial improvements in RAM and storage, makes it a top-tier choice for complex engineering software and detailed design work.
Content Creation
7.6
8.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
6.7
8.9
13.3in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers enough clarity and brightness for tasks like browsing and video streaming, making it a suitable choice, while the Razer Blade 18's higher resolution and brightness provide sharper, more vivid visuals for a more premium experience. In engineering and design, the Lenovo Yoga 6's color accuracy is adequate for most professionals, but the Razer Blade 18's wider color gamut support ensures more precise color representation for high-end design work. However, both the Lenovo Yoga 6 and the Razer Blade 18 fall short for gaming and 3D applications, where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals, and both laptops offer lower refresh rates that might not satisfy gamers or 3D designers looking for fluid motion.
Battery
12.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Very Good
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
18.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,045
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a price of $1,045 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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How the Lenovo Yoga 6 and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,045 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 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 Yoga 6
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
Razer Blade 18
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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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