Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold vs. Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold and Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is better than Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021).
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold supports a faster memory speed than the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021). It supports up to 4267MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021).
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold weighed 2.2 pounds, 53% lighter than the 4.6 pounds Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021).
Weight | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Pound | 2.2 lbs. | 4.6 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.00 kg | 2.09 kg |
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold.
Intel Core i7-10750H inside Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) has a 217% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i5-L16G7 inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold.
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) supports a larger memory capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold. It supports up to 64GB versus 8GB of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold.
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Announced on January 12, 2021. |
Pricing | Starting at $2,499. | Starting at $ 1,699.99 |
Exterior | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Dimensions |
| 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78” (355 mm x 235 mm x 19.9 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.2 lbs (0.99 kg) | 4.6 lbs (2.09 kg) |
Colors | Authentic black leather folio cover | Anodized Black |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Optional Lenovo Fold Mini Keyboard Bluetooth and wirelessly charged. |
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Display | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Internal Specs | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-channel 2933 Hz DDR4 SDRAM2 x DDR4 SODIMM slots. |
Discrete Graphics | - |
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Storage | Up to 1TB PCIe SSD | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4.2 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 slots. |
Connectivity | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wireless-AX201 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
More | Optional WWAN: Integrated Global Mobile Broadband CAT20 (5G/LTE). | - |
Battery | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Size | 50 Wh | 65Wh lithium-ion polymer battery |
Battery Life |
| Up to 6 hours of battery life |
Power Supply | Premium Slim 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter |
Software | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
OS |
| Windows 10 Home 64-bit |
Built-in Apps |
| Razer Synapse 3 enabled with programmable keyboard |
Camera & Audio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Camera |
| Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 1 Megapixel (720p HD). |
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Misc | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Sensors |
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Warranty | 1-year Depot or Carry-in | - |
Key Features | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Comparison Summary
Lenovo has released the ThinkPad X1 Fold, a 13.3-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by 5-core Intel Core i5-L16G7 with a boost clock speed up to 3.00 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors (64 Execution Units, 200 → 500 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Blade 15 Base Edition was introduced by Razer about a year later in early-2021. It comes with a hexa-core Intel Core i7-10750H with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
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The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold has a 13.3-inch display which is considerably smaller than the 15.6-inch Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021). In addition, The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold weighs 2.2 lbs. about 109% lighter than the 4.6 lbs. Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021). Moreover, measured at 11.79” x 9.29” x 0.45”, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is much more portable than the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) at 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78”.
Moving over to upgradability, Lenovo claims that the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold supports 8GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users.
For Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021), it supports up to 64GB 2933 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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