Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 vs. 2023 Razer Blade 16: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 and 2023 Razer Blade 16 models. Our report includes intricate details such as the CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Pros

Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 is better than 2023 Razer Blade 16.

About 27% lighter

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 weighed 3.99 pounds, 27% lighter than the 5.4 pounds 2023 Razer Blade 16.

WeightLenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 42023 Razer Blade 16
Pound
3.99 lbs.
5.4 lbs.
Kilogram
1.81 kg
2.45 kg

2023 Razer Blade 16 Pros

Reasons that 2023 Razer Blade 16 is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4.

Newer manufacturing

2023 vs. 2021

Supports faster memory

The 2023 Razer Blade 16 supports a faster memory speed than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4. It supports up to 5600MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4.

Memory type and speed
2023 Razer Blade 16 - DDR5
5,600 MHz
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 - DDR4
3,200 MHz

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 and 2023 Razer Blade 16.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 64GB

Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4
64 GB
2023 Razer Blade 16
64 GB
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

MemoryLenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 42023 Razer Blade 16
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR4DDR5

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Price
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 16" 2K QHD (Intel Core i7-11800H, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Geforce RTX 3050 Ti) Business & Mobile Workstation Laptop, Backlit, FP, 3-Yr WRT, IST Cable, Win 11 Pro, Black
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 16" 2K QHD (Intel Core i7-11800H, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Geforce RTX 3050 Ti) Business & Mobile Workstation Laptop, Backlit, FP, 3-Yr WRT, IST Cable, Win 11 Pro, Black
By Lenovo
$1,799.99
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 Home & Business Laptop (Intel i7-12700H 14-Core, 64GB DDR5 4800MHz RAM, 2TB PCIe SSD, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, 16.0" 60 Hz Win 10 Pro) with Dockztorm Hub
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 Home & Business Laptop (Intel i7-12700H 14-Core, 64GB DDR5 4800MHz RAM, 2TB PCIe SSD, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, 16.0" 60 Hz Win 10 Pro) with Dockztorm Hub
By Lenovo
$2,649.99
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 Business Laptop, 16" WUXGA IPS Display, Core i7-12700H, Windows 11 Pro, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, Wi-Fi 6E, Fingerprint Reader, Backlit Keyboard, TD
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 Business Laptop, 16" WUXGA IPS Display, Core i7-12700H, Windows 11 Pro, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, Wi-Fi 6E, Fingerprint Reader, Backlit Keyboard, TD
By Lenovo
$1,885.77
$2,029.00 7% OFF
Razer Blade 16 Price
Razer Blade 16 (2024) Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 - Intel Core i9-14900HX 14th Gen CPU - 16" Dual Mode Mini LED Display - 64GB RAM - 4TB SSD - Aluminum Unibody - Windows 11 - Chroma RGB
Razer Blade 16 (2024) Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 - Intel Core i9-14900HX 14th Gen CPU - 16" Dual Mode Mini LED Display - 64GB RAM - 4TB SSD - Aluminum Unibody - Windows 11 - Chroma RGB
By Razer
$4,699.99
Razer Blade 16 Gaming-Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 13th Gen Intel 24-Core i9 HX CPU - 16" QHD+ 240Hz 16GB-RAM - 1TB SSD CNC Aluminum Compact GaN-Charger - Windows 11 Chroma RGB
Razer Blade 16 Gaming-Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 13th Gen Intel 24-Core i9 HX CPU - 16" QHD+ 240Hz 16GB-RAM - 1TB SSD CNC Aluminum Compact GaN-Charger - Windows 11 Chroma RGB
By Razer
$2,599.99
$2,999.99 13% OFF
Razer Blade 17 Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti - 12th Gen Intel 14-Core i9 CPU - 17.3" QHD 240Hz - 16GB DDR5 RAM - 1TB PCIe SSD - Windows 11 - Chroma RGB - Thunderbolt 4 - SD Card Reader
Razer Blade 17 Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti - 12th Gen Intel 14-Core i9 CPU - 17.3" QHD 240Hz - 16GB DDR5 RAM - 1TB PCIe SSD - Windows 11 - Chroma RGB - Thunderbolt 4 - SD Card Reader
By Razer
$2,277.48
$3,399.99 33% OFF

Availability

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 42023 Razer Blade 16
Released20212023
Release Date
  • Announced on June 23, 2021 (MWC 2021).
  • Available starting August 2021.
  • Announced on January 05, 2023.
  • Available starting in Q1 2023.
PricingStarting at €2,099Starting at $2,699.99
Applicable ModelsLenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4
  • New Razer Blade 16
  • Razer Blade 16 (2023)
  • Razer Blade 16 (Early 2023)
  • 2023 Razer Blade 16
  • Razer Blade 16 with 13th-Gen Intel-HX55 Processors
  • Razer Blade with Nvidia RTX 40 series

Exterior

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 42023 Razer Blade 16
Dimensions
  • 14.15 x 9.99 x 0.70 inches (359.5 x 253.8 x 17.7 mm)
    Non-touch models.
  • 14.15 x 9.99 x 0.72 inches (359.5 x 253.8 x 18.2 mm)
    Touch models.
13.98 x 9.61 x 0.87 inches (355 mm x 244 mm x 21.99 mm)
Weight
  • 3.99 lbs (1.81 kg )
    Non-touch models.
  • 4.1 lbs (1.86 kg)
    Touch models.
5.40 lbs. (2.45 kg)
Colors
Black
Anodized Black
With illuminated Razer logo
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Bottom-load backlit keyboard with white LED, 1.5mm stroke
  • 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
  • Trackpad + TrackPoint® pointing device
  • Multitouch glass touchpad (115 x 67mm)
  • Full-size backlit keyboard.
    • Per-key RGB powered by Razer Chroma™
    • 1.0 mm key travel
    • Anti-ghosting keyboard
    • N-key roller
  • Precise Glass Touchpad
    • A large, clickable glass touchpad with Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.
Chasis Information-T6 CNC Aluminum, Anodized , Black with illuminated Razer Logo

Display

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 42023 Razer Blade 16
Size16 Inches16 Inches
Info
  • 16” QHD+ Non-touch Display
    16:10, IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-touch, 2560x1600, 400nit, 100% sRGB, 1200:1, 60Hz, Low Blue Light.
  • 16” UHD+ Non-touch Display
    16:10, IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-touch, 3840x2400, 600nit, 100% Adobe RGB, HDR400 Dolby Vision, 1500:1, 60Hz, Low Blue Light, 8+2 bit color.
  • 16” UHD+ Touch Display 
    16:10, IPS, Anti-Reflective, Anti-Smudge, Touch, 3840x2400, 600nit, 100% Adobe RGB, HDR400 Dolby Vision, 1500:1, 60Hz, Low Blue Light, 8+2 bit color.
  • 16” FHD+ 240Hz
    1920 x 1200 16:10 240Hz Mini-LED 100% DCI-P3 1000 nits HDR-1000 nits 3ms response time G-Sync 4.66 mm side bezel individually factory calibrated
  • 16” QHD+ 240Hz
    2560 x 1600 16:10 240Hz IPS 100% DCI-P3 3ms response time G-Sync 4.66 mm side bezel individually factory calibrated
  • 16” UHD+ 120Hz
    3840 x 2400 16:10 120Hz Mini-LED 100% DCI-P3 600 nits HDR-1000 nits 3ms response time G-Sync 4.66 mm side bezel individually factory calibrated

Ports

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 42023 Razer Blade 16
Left
  • 2 x Thunderbolt™️ 4
    Supports USB 4 with 40Gbps data transfer, DisplayPort 1.4, and Power Delivery 3.0.
  • 1 x HDMI
    HDMI 2.0 on models with integrated graphics.
    HDMI 2.1 on models with discrete graphics.
  • 1 x Headset jack
    3.5mm
  • 1 x Power connector
Right
  • 2 x USB-A
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps).
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) with Always On.
  • 1 x SD Card Reader
    Full-size with UHS-II supports
  • 1 x Kensington nano security slot.
Left (5)
2023 Razer Blade 16 Ports - Left
Image Source: Razer
  • 1 x power port
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), 100W Power Delivery
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (5)
2023 Razer Blade 16 Ports - Right
Image Source: Razer
  • 1 x full-size SD card slot
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), 100W Power Delivery, DisplayPort
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x lock slot
    Kensington Security Lock

Internal Specs

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 42023 Razer Blade 16
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.30 → 4.60 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.80 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11950H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX
    24 cores, 32 threads, 1.60 → 5.50 GHz, 36MB SmartCache, 55W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11950H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
Memory
4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
  • Memory Slots: 2 x SO-DIMM slots
  • Memory Type: Dual Channel Non-ECC DDR4 Memory
  • Memory Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Per Slot:
    4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Slots
  • 2 x DDR5 SODIMM slots
Memory Configurations
  • Speed: 5600 MHz
  • Memory Type: Non-ECC Single or Dual-Channel
  • Minimum Memory: 16GB
  • Maximum Memory: 64B
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3050 Ti - 4GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU - 6GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU - 8GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU - 16GB GDDR6
  • All supports Advanced Optimus, Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, DirectX 12.
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 - 8GB GDDR6 
    TGP: up to 140W, 3072 CUDA cores, up to 2370 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 - 8GB GDDR6
    TGP: up to 140W, 4608 CUDA cores, up to 2175 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080 - 12GB GDDR6
    TGP: up to 175W, 7424 CUDA cores, up to 2280 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 - 16GB GDDR6
    TGP: up to 175W, 9728 CUDA cores, up to 2040 MHz
Storage
512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB
  • 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe slot
    Models with RTX 3060/3070/3080.
  • 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe slot
    Models with integrated graphics and RTX 3050 Ti. With RAID 0/1 support.
Storage Slots
  • 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots
    Supports single-sided NVMe Drive only.
Storage Configurations
  • Up to 2 x 2TB SSD

Connectivity

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 42023 Razer Blade 16
Wi-FiIntel® AX210 Wi-Fi 6E 802.11AX (2 x 2)
Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.
Killer® Wi-Fi 6 AX211
Triple bands 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/az Bluetooth 5.2
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
EthernetEthernet support via optional Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter-
MoreOptional 5G supports.
  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X55 5G Modem M.2 card - RF System with embedded eSIM functionality
  • No support
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Battery

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 42023 Razer Blade 16
Size90 Wh Integrated Li-Polymer battery95.2Wh
6182 mAh, Lithium-ion polymer battery.
Battery LifeUp to 10.7 hours of battery life
Tested with MobileMark 2018.
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Power Supply[featurs items="135W, 170W, 230W"] slim tip (3-pin) AC adapter with RapidCharge supports.280W
GaN AC Adapter.

Software

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 42023 Razer Blade 16
OS
  • Windows® 10 Pro 64
  • Windows 10 Home 64
  • Windows 11 Pro 64
  • Windows 11 Home 64
  • Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64
  • Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • No operating system
Windows 11 Home
Built-in Apps-Razer Synapse 3 enabled with a programmable keyboard, backlighting, and fan control

Camera & Audio

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 42023 Razer Blade 16
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    1080p FHD with ThinkShutter privacy cover.
  • Windows Hello IR support (optional).
  • FHD Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera, 1080p FHD.
  • Windows® Hello built-in IR camera
Audio
  • High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3306 codec
  • Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby® Atmos®
  • Dual array microphone, far-field
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • 4 x Speakers
    • 2 sub-woofers
    • 2 tweeters
  • THX® Spatial Audio
  • 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo port
  • Dolby® Atmos support, 7.1 Codec support (via HDMI)
  • Built-in array microphone

Misc

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 42023 Razer Blade 16
InkingOptional inking supports.
  • Lenovo Precision Pen 2
  • No pen (pen sold separately)
  • No support (non-touch display doesn't support pen input)
-
Sensors
  • Infrared (IR) Camera (optional; required for use with Windows Hello)
  • IR Camera
Security
  • Security Chip
    • Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified
    • Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated into the chipset
    • Disabled (in some regions)
  • Physical Locks
    • Kensington® Nano Security Slot
  • Fingerprint Reader
    • Touch style fingerprint reader on the power button, match-on-chip
  • BIOS Security
    • Supervisor password
    • Power-on password
    • NVMe password
    • Self-healing BIOS
  • Other Security
    • (Optional) Camera privacy shutter
    • (Optional) IR camera for Windows Hello
  • Intel® Platform Trust Technology (Intel® PTT) security embedded
  • Kensington™ Security Slot
  • Windows Hello IR Camera
In the box-
  • New Razer Blade 16
  • Power adapter + regional power cord
  • Micro-fiber cleaning cloth
  • Important Product Information Guide
Warranty
  • 1-year depot service
  • 1-year depot with 2-year system board service
  • 1-year limited onsite service
  • 1-year + 2-year depot service
  • 1-year + 2-year limited onsite service
  • 3-year (1-yr battery) depot service
  • 3-year (1-yr battery) limited onsite service
  • No base warranty
  • 1-year limited laptop warranty
  • 2-year limited battery warranty

Key Features

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 42023 Razer Blade 16
At Glance
Released in Mid
2021
16:10 4K UHD+
16”
2400p 60Hz
Weight
3.99 lb
1.81 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-11950H
8C/16T, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,581
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,450
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
3200 MHz DDR4
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 3080
16GB GDDR6
Released in Early
2023
16:10 UHD+
16”
2400p 120Hz
Weight
5.4 lb
2.45 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i9-13950HX
24C/32T, 1.60 → 5.50 GHz
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
5600 MHz DDR5
2023 Razer Blade 16 Ports - Left
2023 Razer Blade 16 Ports - Right
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 4090
16GB GDDR6 175W Max
Vapor Chamber
Cooling
Per-key RGB
Keyboard

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