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Updated March 14, 2024·
If you need premium performance for gaming, video editing, or graphic design, the Razer Blade offers powerful capabilities but at a higher price and with potentially shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo. However, if portability, longer battery life, and lower cost are priorities, and your usage is more aligned with web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, the Lenovo ThinkBook is more suitable. It won't handle heavy tasks as well as the Razer Blade but is easier to carry around and less of a financial investment. Consider how you'll use the laptop most to guide your choice. 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 overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
524.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Razer Blade 18 offers robust performance with its superior CPU and ample RAM, making multitasking seamless, and its high-quality screen enhances visual tasks, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life due to its larger size and powerful components. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while also providing good performance for everyday tasks, is more portable with better battery life, though it trades off some screen real estate and raw power. Both laptops have sufficient storage and quality keyboards, but the Razer may produce more noise and heat under heavy use.
Gaming and AI
8.9
6.6
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
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 13x is only fair.
The Razer Blade 18 comes with a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while capable, has a less powerful GPU and a lower refresh rate screen, meaning it will deliver a less smooth gaming experience and may struggle with high-end 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
9.3
7.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Razer Blade 18, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-end GPU, handles demanding engineering and design tasks smoothly, while also providing a superior screen quality for detailed work; however, it's less portable and might be noisier under load. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offers decent CPU, RAM, and a moderate GPU, sufficient for less intensive engineering work, in a more portable package with a quieter operation, but it may compromise on performance and screen quality compared to the Razer.
Content Creation
8.6
8.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x are both very good for content creation, though the Razer Blade 18 is somewhat better.
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
7.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
8.2
18.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
524.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Razer Blade and Lenovo ThinkBook offer high-resolution, bright displays, making them sharp and easy to view in various lighting conditions. Their broad color gamuts satisfy engineering and design requirements, as accurate color reproduction is crucial for those fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
4.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Fair
Excellent
18.0in
SIZE
13.5in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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 13x has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$10
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Razer Blade 18 has a price of $10 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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How the Razer Blade 18 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Blade 18 | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$10 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.68 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13950HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
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 | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 524 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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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 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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