2021 ROG Flow X13 vs. Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2021 ROG Flow X13 and Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2021 ROG Flow X13 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Flow X13 is better than Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021).
AMD Ryzen 9-5980HS inside 2021 ROG Flow X13 has a 43% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10750H inside Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021).
The 2021 ROG Flow X13 supports a faster memory speed than the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021). It supports up to 4267MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021).
The 2021 ROG Flow X13 weighed 2.87 pounds, 38% lighter than the 4.6 pounds Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021).
Weight | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Pound | 2.87 lbs. | 4.6 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.30 kg | 2.09 kg |
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) is better than 2021 ROG Flow X13.
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) supports a larger memory capacity than the 2021 ROG Flow X13. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2021 ROG Flow X13.
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (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 2021 ROG Flow X13 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) has a 15.6-inch screen size 16% larger than the 13.4-inch 2021 ROG Flow X13.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) | Announced on January 12, 2021. |
Pricing | - | Starting at $ 1,699.99 |
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Exterior | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Dimensions | 11.77 x 8.74 x 0.62” (299 x 222 x 15.8 mm) | 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78” (355 mm x 235 mm x 19.9 mm) |
Weight | 2.87 lbs (1.30 kg) | 4.6 lbs (2.09 kg) |
Colors | Black | Anodized Black |
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Display | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Size | 13.4 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel LPDDR4X 4266MHz Onboard Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-channel 2933 Hz DDR4 SDRAM2 x DDR4 SODIMM slots. |
Discrete Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6 VRAM (With ROG Boost up to 1255MHz at 35W (40W with Dynamic Boost)). |
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Storage | 512GB 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4.2 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 slots. |
Connectivity | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Intel® Wireless-AX201 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Size | 62 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion | 65Wh lithium-ion polymer battery |
Battery Life | Up to 10 hours Video playback. | Up to 6 hours of battery life |
Power Supply | 100W USB-C power adaptor | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter |
Software | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
OS |
| Windows 10 Home 64-bit |
Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameVisual 1M Xbox Game Pass | Razer Synapse 3 enabled with programmable keyboard |
Camera & Audio | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Camera | Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). | Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 1 Megapixel (720p HD). |
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Misc | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Inking | Supports ASUS Pen. | - |
Security | - |
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In the box | - |
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Key Features | 2021 ROG Flow X13 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Flow X13, a 13.4-inch machine, in early-2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-5980HS with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 with 4GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Blade 15 Base Edition was introduced by Razer around the same time in early-2021. It comes with a hexa-core Intel Core i7-10750H with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2021 ROG Flow X13 has a 13.4-inch display which is considerably smaller than the 15.6-inch Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021). In addition, The 2021 ROG Flow X13 weighs 2.87 lbs. about 60% lighter than the 4.6 lbs. Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021). Moreover, measured at 11.77” x 8.74” x 0.62”, the 2021 ROG Flow X13 is much more portable than the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) at 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78”.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2021 ROG Flow X13 supports up to 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users.
For Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (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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