Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
49.2Performance65.6
26.5Display55.5
70.7Battery98.7
70.8Portability20
2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)7 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 62.2 to 52.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and battery (+28). Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 20
- 50% lower weight: 1.54 kg vs 3.1 kg
- 38% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 71
- 515% higher charging: 400 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 18 ″+29% |
| Panel type | IPS (OLED optional) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 1,024 GB+2% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,127Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,220Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 99 Wh+65% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.3 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 400 W+515% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.54 kg+50% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+38% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio | 1x Thunderbolt 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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