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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Razer Blade 18 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, it's important to consider your needs. If performance for tasks like 3D rendering, gaming or machine learning is a priority and you are okay with a shorter battery life and heavier laptop, then the Razer Blade 18, with its powerful processor and high-end graphics card, is a great option. However, if portability and longer battery life are more important to you, and you require a laptop for general use, then the lighter and less expensive Lenovo ThinkBook 13s might be the better choice. The Razer also has a larger display size, which can be beneficial for multi-tasking and entertainment, but it comes at the cost of lower portability compared to the more compact Lenovo. Give Feedback
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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
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
524.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.
The Razer Blade 18 offers top-tier performance with a powerful CPU and plenty of RAM, which makes it ideal for demanding applications, complemented by a high-quality screen, although its larger size and heavier weight affect its portability and it has a shorter battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s still delivers sufficiently for general use with a competent CPU and a high-resolution screen, it's lighter and more portable with longer battery life, making it a better choice for those who prioritize mobility and longer unplugged usage over cutting-edge performance.
Gaming and AI
8.9
6.4
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is only fair.
The Razer Blade 18, with its superior Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and high 240Hz screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D performance, whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, housing the less powerful integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers more moderate gaming and 3D capabilities.
Engineering and Design
9.3
7.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good.
The Razer Blade 18, with its high-caliber Intel i9 processor, plentiful 32 GB of RAM, and powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, provides superior performance and vibrant screen quality for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, offering a capable but less powerful Intel i7 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and integrated graphics, balances decent performance with better portability and longer battery life for more standard workloads.
Content Creation
8.6
7.8
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 is 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
8.5
7.7
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
8.9
7.2
18.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
524.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Razer Blade 18's high-resolution display with vivid colors and brightness ensures a crisp, clear image, outperforming the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, which, while also clear, may not be as vibrant or bright. For engineering and design, the Razer Blade 18's wider color gamut delivers more accurate color representation, crucial for detail-oriented work, something the ThinkBook also provides but to a lesser extent. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Razer's lower refresh rate hampers the smoothness of fast-paced visuals, while the ThinkBook, despite similar limitations, may not be expected to perform in this realm due to its positioning as a business laptop.
Battery
4.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Fair
Excellent
18.0in
SIZE
13.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.6
The Razer Blade 18 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
$10
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Razer Blade 18 has a price of $10 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
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How the Razer Blade 18 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Razer Blade 18 | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$10 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | 11.7'' x 8.3'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.68 lbs | 2.9 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 11.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 8.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13950HX | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 4 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 91.7 Wh | 56 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 524 nits | 336 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 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 | 7.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 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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Razer Blade 18
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PCMag
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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The Verge
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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