Razer Blade 18 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Blade 18 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Razer Blade 18 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 18 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

premium build quality

advanced cooling system

good port selection

expensive price point

heavy for portability

average battery life

loud under load

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

affordable gaming option

ample port selection

decent thermal management

average battery life

dim display brightness

plastic build quality

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade 18 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 18 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 18 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.99 cm x 27.54 cm x 2.19 cm 35.96 cm x 27.78 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 3.1 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Black Onyx grey
DISPLAY Razer Blade 18 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Screen Size (Type) 18" 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 18 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX AMD Ryzen 5 6600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core 6-core
Cache 36 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Razer Blade 18 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5600 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 5600 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Razer Blade 18 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 18 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0, Ray tracing cores Gen2, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Six speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards THX Spatial Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Output: 7.1 codec via HDMI, 3 smart amplifiers, 2 tweeters, 4 woofers Output: Nahimic audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 18 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11w, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11u, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11az -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Razer Blade 18 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 91.7 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 17.7 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 17.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 18 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade 18 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 18 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN (RJ-45)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 18 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 18 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Illuminated Razer logo, Modern Standby, Razer Synapse 3 support Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Max Operating Temperature - 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 0 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 2 years
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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