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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Razer Blade 15 offers superior gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning performance but comes at a higher price and is less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is more affordable, lightweight, and features a touchscreen. It's better suited for general use and offers longer battery life. However, the ThinkBook's performance in demanding tasks like gaming and engineering is not as high as the Razer's. Your choice depends on whether you prioritize high-end performance and gaming capabilities, or portability and cost efficiency with sufficient performance for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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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
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.4
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, which can render more frames per second for smoother visuals, whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, offers less graphical power and slower screen updates.
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.
The Razer Blade 15 excels in engineering and design tasks due to its powerful dedicated GPU (RTX 3070 Ti), a high-quality larger screen with a high refresh rate and good color coverage, as well as a strong CPU; however, it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s with an integrated GPU provides sufficient capabilities for engineering and design, a high-resolution display with a taller aspect ratio suited for productivity, longer battery life, and notably better portability, but it lacks the advanced graphics performance of the Razer Blade 15.
Screen Quality
8.2
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Razer Blade 15 has a vibrant, high-resolution display that makes it excellent for general use and tasks like photo editing or design work that require accurate colors. However, its lower refresh rate detracts from the gaming and 3D experience where smooth motion is crucial. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s offers sufficient resolution and color accuracy for daily tasks and professional design, but like the Razer, it lacks the high refresh rate that gamers and 3D artists need for optimal performance.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Razer Blade 15 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.6
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Razer Blade 15 has a price of $2,500 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both good for general use.
The Razer Blade 15 offers good performance for general use with a higher-end CPU, more storage, and a dedicated GPU, making it suitable for tasks demanding more processing and graphics power, though it is heavier and has shorter battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, while having a slightly less powerful CPU and integrated graphics, excels in portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, and it also features a higher-resolution touchscreen, making it a great choice for on-the-go users who value screen quality and battery longevity over raw performance.
Content Creation
8.0
7.8
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.7
7.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 Razer Blade 15 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Razer Blade 15 | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,500 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | 11.7'' x 8.3'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 2.9 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 11.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.25" | 8.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 56 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 336 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | 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 | 4 | 4 | |
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"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."
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
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Monica Chin | July 2021
"The best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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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