Alienware M17 R3 vs. Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021): Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Alienware M17 R3 and Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Alienware M17 R3 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Alienware M17 R3 over Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021).
Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) is better than Alienware M17 R3.
2021 vs. 2020
Intel Core i9-11900H inside Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) has a 15% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Alienware M17 R3.
Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware M17 R3. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware M17 R3.
Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M17 R3. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Alienware M17 R3.
Razer Blade 17 (Mid 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 Alienware M17 R3 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) weighed 6.06 pounds, 8% lighter than the 6.55 pounds Alienware M17 R3.
Weight | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
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Pound | 6.55 lbs. | 6.06 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.97 kg | 2.75 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Announced on July 14, 2021. |
Pricing | Starting at $1,549.99 |
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Exterior | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
Dimensions | 15.74 x 11.59 x 0.89 in (399.80 x 294.30 x 22.50 mm)
| 15.55” x 10.24” x 0.78” (395 mm x 260 mm x 19.9 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 6.55 lb (2.97 kg) | 6.06 lbs (2.75 kg) |
Colors |
| Anodized Matte Black T6 CNC Aluminum with illuminated Razer Logo. |
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Display | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
Info | Full HD with 144Hz refresh rate
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Internal Specs | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
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Connectivity | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 Up to 2400 Mbps Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2 |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet |
| 2.5 Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps. |
Battery | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
Size |
| 70.5Wh 2-cells Lithium-ion polymer battery. |
Power Supply |
| 230W Proprietary AC Adapter |
Software | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Home 64-bit |
Built-in Apps |
| Razer Synapse 3 enabled with programmable keyboard |
Camera & Audio | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
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Misc | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
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Key Features | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) |
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