Alienware M17 R4 vs. Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021): Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between Alienware M17 R4 and Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021), including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware M17 R4 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M17 R4 is better than Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).
Alienware M17 R4 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) is better than Alienware M17 R4.
Intel Core i7-11800H inside Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) has a 12% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Alienware M17 R4.
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware M17 R4. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware M17 R4.
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M17 R4. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the Alienware M17 R4.
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (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 R4 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Alienware M17 R4 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) weighed 4.6 pounds, 17% lighter than the 5.51 pounds Alienware M17 R4.
Weight | Alienware M17 R4 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
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Pound | 5.51 lbs. | 4.6 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.50 kg | 2.09 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M17 R4 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Announced on July 14, 2021. |
Pricing | Starting at $2,149.99 |
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Exterior | Alienware M17 R4 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Dimensions | 15.74” x 11.585” x 0.6618 - 0.87 - 0.8154” (399.8 mm x 294.26 mm x 16.9 - 22 - 20.71 mm) | 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78” (355 mm x 235 mm x 19.9 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 5.51 lbs (2.50 kg) up to 6.55 lbs (2.97 kg) | 4.6 lbs (2.09 kg) |
Colors |
| Anodized Black |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Alienware M17 R4 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware M17 R4 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
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Internal Specs | Alienware M17 R4 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2933 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAM. | Memory Slots
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Discrete Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3000 series |
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Storage | Available Slots
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Connectivity | Alienware M17 R4 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel AX201 Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1 |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet |
| Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | Alienware M17 R4 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Size | 86 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion with Alienware Battery Defender | 65Wh Lithium-ion polymer battery. |
Battery Life | - | Up to 6 hours of battery life |
Power Supply |
| 230W Proprietary AC Adapter. |
Software | Alienware M17 R4 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (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 R4 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Camera | Front-facing camera Alienware FHD (1920x1080 resolution) camera. | Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 1 Megapixel (720p HD). |
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Misc | Alienware M17 R4 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Sensors |
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Key Features | Alienware M17 R4 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
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