Dell XPS 13 9305 vs. Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 13 9305 and Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell XPS 13 9305 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 13 9305 is better than Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021).
Dell XPS 13 9305 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).
Dell XPS 13 9305 weighed 2.84 pounds, 39% lighter than the 4.6 pounds Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021).
Weight | Dell XPS 13 9305 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Pound | 2.84 lbs. | 4.6 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.29 kg | 2.09 kg |
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) is better than Dell XPS 13 9305.
Intel Core i7-10750H inside Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) has a 20% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Dell XPS 13 9305.
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell XPS 13 9305. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Dell XPS 13 9305.
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 Dell XPS 13 9305 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell XPS 13 9305 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch Dell XPS 13 9305.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 13 9305 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Available in February 2021 | Announced on January 12, 2021. |
Pricing | - | Starting at $ 1,699.99 |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 13 9305 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Dimensions | 11.88 x 7.84 x 0.31 - 0.46 in (301.76 x 199.24 x 7.80 - 11.63mm) | 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78” (355 mm x 235 mm x 19.9 mm) |
Weight | 2.84 lbs (1.29 kg) | 4.6 lbs (2.09 kg) |
Colors | Platinum silver with black carbon fiber interior | Anodized Black |
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Display | Dell XPS 13 9305 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Dell XPS 13 9305 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 13 9305 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Memory | 8GB 16GB 4267 MHz Dual-channel LPDDR4x SDRAM | 16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-channel 2933 Hz DDR4 SDRAM2 x DDR4 SODIMM slots. |
Discrete Graphics | - |
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Storage | 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe® 3x4 NVMe™ SSD, Up to 32 Gbps. | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4.2 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 slots. |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 13 9305 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Wi-Fi | Rivet Killer AX1650W Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax) | Intel® Wireless-AX201 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
Bluetooth | Rivet Killer AX1650W › Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | Dell XPS 13 9305 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Size | 52 Wh 4-cell smart lithium-ion | 65Wh lithium-ion polymer battery |
Battery Life | Up to 12 hours on FHD panel | Up to 6 hours of battery life |
Power Supply | 45 W USB (Type-C) power adapter 20 VDC/2.25A, 15 VDC/3A, 9 VDC/3A, 5VDC/3A | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter |
Software | Dell XPS 13 9305 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (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 | Dell XPS 13 9305 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Camera | Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera with fixed focus lens, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps. | Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 1 Megapixel (720p HD). |
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Misc | Dell XPS 13 9305 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Key Features | Dell XPS 13 9305 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the XPS 13 9305, a 13.3-inch machine, in early-2021. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1165G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz).
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 Dell XPS 13 9305 has a 13.3-inch display which is considerably smaller than the 15.6-inch Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021). In addition, The Dell XPS 13 9305 weighs 2.84 lbs. about 61% lighter than the 4.6 lbs. Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021). Moreover, measured at 11.88” x 7.84” x 0.46”, the Dell XPS 13 9305 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, Dell claims that the Dell XPS 13 9305 supports up to 16GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.
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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