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Updated March 13, 2024·
Considering your needs, the Razer Blade is typically the go-to for gaming and intensive tasks due to its higher performance capabilities, but it does come at a higher cost and is generally less portable. The Lenovo ThinkBook, on the other hand, offers adequate performance for general use, is lighter for on-the-go convenience, and is kinder on the wallet, but it may not handle demanding applications as well. Your choice should align with whether your priority is high-end gaming and demanding software, or mobility and cost-effectiveness for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.6
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 offers a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications that require smooth visuals and quick responses. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, with a less powerful GPU and a lower refresh rate screen, provides an adequate experience for casual gaming, but may not keep up with more demanding graphics-intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
8.0
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
328.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Razer Blade 14 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x have excellent screens due to their high-resolution displays and brightness levels, ensuring sharp, clear images and good visibility in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design tasks, both laptops' displays cover a wide range of colors thanks to their good color gamut coverage, making them suitable for precision work where color accuracy is vital. However, their screens fall short for gaming and 3D applications because of lower refresh rates, which means they can't display as many frames per second, leading to less fluid motion compared to displays optimized for these purposes.
Battery
9.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.6
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,965
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Razer Blade 14 has a price of $1,965 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
328.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Razer Blade 14 offers a high-performance CPU and ample RAM which make it excel in tasks ranging from everyday productivity to more demanding applications, and its premium screen quality enhances the visual experience, though its portability and battery life are traded off for these top-tier specs. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while still providing a good CPU and enough RAM for typical use, emphasizes lighter weight and longer battery life, making it more convenient for on-the-go users, albeit with a slight compromise in raw performance and screen fidelity compared to the Razer.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Razer Blade 14 boasts a more powerful CPU, GPU, and higher RAM, essential for demanding engineering software and design work, along with superior screen quality for precision tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while still suitable for engineering and design, offers greater portability and quieter operation, making it a good choice for those prioritizing a balance between performance and convenience.
Content Creation
8.1
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x are both very 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
7.9
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Razer Blade 14 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Blade 14 | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,965 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.92 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.59" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.66" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 62 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 328 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
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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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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.
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.
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