Alienware M17 R3 vs. Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware M17 R3 and Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware M17 R3 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Alienware M17 R3 over Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021).
Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) is better than Alienware M17 R3.
2021 vs. 2020
Razer Blade Pro 17 (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 Pro 17 (2021) supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M17 R3. It supports up to 2933MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Alienware M17 R3.
Razer Blade Pro 17 (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 Pro 17 (2021) |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) weighed 6.06 pounds, 8% lighter than the 6.55 pounds Alienware M17 R3.
Weight | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) |
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Pound | 6.55 lbs. | 6.06 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.97 kg | 2.75 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware M17 R3 and Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021).
Both laptops has a similar multi-core CPU performance score.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Announced on January 12, 2021 |
Pricing | Starting at $1,549.99 |
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Exterior | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (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 |
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Display | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
Info | Full HD with 144Hz refresh rate
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Ports | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) |
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Internal Specs | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-channel 2933 Hz DDR4 SDRAM2 x DDR4 SODIMM slots. |
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Storage | Available Slots
| 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4.2 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 slots. |
Connectivity | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet |
| 2.5 Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps. |
Battery | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) |
Size |
| 70.5 Wh lithium-ion polymer |
Power Supply |
| 230W Proprietary AC Adapter |
Software | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (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 Pro 17 (2021) |
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Misc | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) |
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More | CHASIS
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Key Features | Alienware M17 R3 | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Alienware M17 R3, a 17.3-inch machine, in mid-2020. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 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 early-2021. 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 3080 with 16GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Alienware M17 R3 and Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) have the same 17.3-inch display size. In addition, the Alienware M17 R3 weighs 6.55 lbs. about 8% heavier than the 6.06 lbs. Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021). Moreover, measured at 15.74” x 11.59” x 0.89”, the Alienware M17 R3 is much bulkier than the Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) at 15.55” x 10.24” x 0.78”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware M17 R3 supports up to 32GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For Razer Blade Pro 17 (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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