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Updated March 14, 2024·
When choosing between the Razer Book 13 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, consider that the Razer Book tends to be geared more towards those looking for robust build quality and higher performance, which can handle more demanding applications, making it suitable for gaming or creative software. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook offers a more business-oriented aesthetic with typically reliable keyboards and may also offer better battery life, making it convenient for on-the-go productivity. Both are lightweight and portable, but if your priority is gaming or intensive tasks, the Razer may suit you better, while the Lenovo is a strong contender for business and general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.9
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Razer Book 13 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
The Razer Book 13 is equipped with a high-quality CPU, ample RAM, and a strong GPU, which ensures swift performance for engineering software and a screen with vivid colors for detailed design work. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x also offers good CPU and RAM for engineering tasks with a focus on mobility and a comfortable keyboard but may not handle graphics-intensive applications as smoothly as the Razer due to its less powerful GPU.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.2
13.4in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
507.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a clear and vibrant display for activities like browsing, document editing, and watching videos, the ThinkBook's superior resolution and brightness make it a great choice as it offers crisp visuals and can be used comfortably in well-lit environments. For engineering and design where color accuracy is crucial, both laptops are competent, but the ThinkBook pulls ahead with a wider color gamut coverage, ensuring more precise color reproduction for professional graphics work. However, for gaming or working with 3D applications, neither is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, which means less smooth motion and potentially less responsive gameplay or interaction with 3D models.
Battery
14.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Razer Book 13 has 14 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.
Build Quality
8.5
7.6
The Razer Book 13 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
507.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
14.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Razer Book 13 are both good for general use.
The Razer Book 13 with its high-quality CPU and ample RAM offers smooth performance for most applications, while its vibrant screen and solid battery life make it ideal for everyday tasks, complemented by its portability. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x matches this with comparable performance and a high-quality screen, but stands out in portability and battery efficiency, which alongside its sufficient storage, comfortable keyboard, and effective heat management, makes it a strong choice for on-the-go professionals.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Razer Book 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Razer Book 13 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x are equipped with integrated graphics that can handle light gaming and 3D applications but fall short for more demanding games and intensive 3D work, which require dedicated GPUs with higher performance. While both have high-quality screens, the lower refresh rates are not ideal for fast-paced gaming that benefits from smoother visuals at higher refresh rates.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkBook 13x to be very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 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
7.5
7.9
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Razer Book 13 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.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
13.4in
SIZE
13.5in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Razer Book 13 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,389
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Razer Book 13 has a price of $1,389 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Book 13 | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,389 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.64" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.81" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 14 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 507 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 1 | 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 | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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