Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
42.1Performance65.6
35.3Display55.5
46.7Battery98.7
36.8Portability20
2 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IRX98 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 62.2 to 40.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+52) and performance (+23). Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
- Stronger portability score: 37 vs 20
- 23% lower weight: 2.38 kg vs 3.1 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 23.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 47
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 74% higher charging: 400 W vs 230 W
Display
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 18 ″+15% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz+67% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13450HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 115W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,381Bottom 17% | 3,127+31%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,684Bottom 43% | 20,220+59%Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 99 Wh+65% |
| Charging | 230 W | 400 W+74% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.38 kg+23% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 23.9 mm+14% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | PC-ABS plastic | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack | 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 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with e-shutter | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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