Alienware M17 R1 vs. Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware M17 R1 and Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware M17 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M17 R1 is better than Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020).
Alienware M17 R1 weighed 5.79 pounds, 5% lighter than the 6.06 pounds Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020).
Weight | Alienware M17 R1 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) |
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Pound | 5.79 lbs. | 6.06 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.63 kg | 2.75 kg |
Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) is better than Alienware M17 R1.
2020 vs. 2019
Intel Core i7-10875H inside Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) has a 40% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-9750H inside Alienware M17 R1.
Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware M17 R1. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware M17 R1.
Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M17 R1. It supports up to 2933MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Alienware M17 R1.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware M17 R1 and Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020).
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Alienware M17 R1 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M17 R1 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) |
Released | 2019 | 2020 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,649.99 |
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Exterior | Alienware M17 R1 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) |
Dimensions | 16.1 x 11.52 x 0.727 - 0.91 in (362 x 292.5 x 18.5 - 23 mm)
| 15.55” x 10.24” x 0.78” (395 mm x 260 mm x 19.9 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 5.79 Lbs (2.63 Kg) | 6.06 lbs / 2.75 kg |
Colors |
| Anodized Matte Black |
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Display | Alienware M17 R1 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
Info | Full HD with 60Hz refresh rate
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Ports | Alienware M17 R1 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) |
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Internal Specs | Alienware M17 R1 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) |
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Storage | Single Storage Configurations
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Connectivity | Alienware M17 R1 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wireless-AX201
802.11ax Wi-Fi wireless networking, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible. |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet |
| 2.5 Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps. |
Battery | Alienware M17 R1 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) |
Size |
| 70.5 Wh lithium-ion polymer |
Power Supply |
| 230W Proprietary AC Adapter |
Software | Alienware M17 R1 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Home 64-bit |
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Camera & Audio | Alienware M17 R1 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) |
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Misc | Alienware M17 R1 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | - |
More | CHASIS
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Key Features | Alienware M17 R1 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Alienware M17 R1, a 17.3-inch machine, in early-2019. It is powered by up to a hexa-core Intel Core i7-9750H with a boost clock speed up to 4.50 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 with 8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q.
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch Blade Pro 17 was introduced by Razer about a year later in 2020. It comes with an octa-core Intel Core i7-10875H with a boost clock speed up to 5.10 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER with 8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Alienware M17 R1 and Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) have the same 17.3-inch display size. In addition, The Alienware M17 R1 weighs 5.79 lbs. about 4% lighter than the 6.06 lbs. Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020). Moreover, measured at 16.1” x 11.52” x 0.91”, the Alienware M17 R1 is much bulkier than the Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) at 15.55” x 10.24” x 0.78”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware M17 R1 supports up to 32GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
For Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020), 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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