Alienware X17 R1 vs. Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware X17 R1 and Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware X17 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X17 R1 is better than Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).
Intel Core i9-11980HK inside Alienware X17 R1 has a 22% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-11800H inside Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).
Alienware X17 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021). It supports up to 3466MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).
Alienware X17 R1 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 X17 R1.
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) weighed 4.6 pounds, 31% lighter than the 6.65 pounds Alienware X17 R1.
Weight | Alienware X17 R1 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
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Pound | 6.65 lbs. | 4.6 lbs. |
Kilogram | 3.02 kg | 2.09 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware X17 R1 and Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Alienware X17 R1 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 XMP | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware X17 R1 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Available on June 1, 2021 | Announced on July 14, 2021. |
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Exterior | Alienware X17 R1 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Dimensions |
| 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78” (355 mm x 235 mm x 19.9 mm) |
Weight | 6.65 - 7.05 lbs (3.02 - 3.2 kg) | 4.6 lbs (2.09 kg) |
Colors | Lunar light With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish | Anodized Black |
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Display | Alienware X17 R1 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware X17 R1 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
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Right (1)
Back (8)
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Internal Specs | Alienware X17 R1 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64GB 3200MHz or 3466MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots.
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Connectivity | Alienware X17 R1 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Wi-Fi | Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675w Triple Band 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 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 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet | Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | Alienware X17 R1 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Size | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery | 65Wh Lithium-ion polymer battery. |
Battery Life | - | Up to 6 hours of battery life |
Power Supply | 240W 330W power adapter. | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter. |
Software | Alienware X17 R1 | 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 X17 R1 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Camera |
| Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 1 Megapixel (720p HD). |
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Misc | Alienware X17 R1 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera | - |
Security | - |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | - |
Key Features | Alienware X17 R1 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Alienware X17 R1, a 17.3-inch machine, in mid-2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 16GB GDDR6 150W TGP.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) was introduced by Razer around the same time in mid-2021. It comes with an octa-core Intel Core i7-11800H with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6 Max at 95W.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
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The Alienware X17 R1 has a 17.3-inch display which is slightly larger than the 15.6-inch Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021). In addition, the Alienware X17 R1 weighs 6.65 lbs. about 44% heavier than the 4.6 lbs. Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021). Moreover, measured at 15.72” x 11.79” x 0.82”, the Alienware X17 R1 is much bulkier than the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) at 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware X17 R1 supports up to 64GB 3466 MHz DDR4 XMP 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.
For Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021), it supports up to 64GB 3200 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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