Dell XPS 17 9700 vs. Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 17 9700 and Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell XPS 17 9700 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 17 9700 is better than Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021).
Dell XPS 17 9700 has a 17-inch screen size 8% larger than the 15.6-inch Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021).
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) is better than Dell XPS 17 9700.
2021 vs. 2020
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) weighed 4.40 pounds, 6% lighter than the 4.65 pounds Dell XPS 17 9700.
Weight | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
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Pound | 4.65 lbs. | 4.40 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.11 kg | 2.00 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell XPS 17 9700 and Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021).
Both laptops has a similar multi-core CPU performance score.
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 2933MHz DDR4 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced Date: May 13, 2020 | Announced on January 12, 2021. |
Pricing | - | Starting at $2,499.99 |
Generations |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
Dimensions |
| 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.67” (355 mm x 235 mm x 16.99 mm) |
Weight |
| 4.40 lbs (2.091 kg) |
Colors |
| Anodized Black |
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Display | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
Size | 17 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
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Right (4)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (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 |
| 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4.2 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 slots. |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.2 |
Battery | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
Size |
| 80Wh lithium-ion polymer battery |
Battery Life | - | Up to 7 hours of battery life |
Power Supply |
| 230W Proprietary AC Adapter |
Software | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced 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 17 9700 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
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Misc | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
Sensors |
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In the box | - |
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Key Features | Dell XPS 17 9700 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Dell has released the XPS 17 9700, a 17-inch machine, in mid-2020. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10885H with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 with 6GB GDDR6 with Max-Q.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Blade 15 Advanced Edition 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.
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Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell XPS 17 9700 has a 17-inch display which is slightly larger than the 15.6-inch Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021). In addition, the Dell XPS 17 9700 weighs 4.65 lbs. about 5% heavier than the 4.40 lbs. Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021). Moreover, measured at 14.74” x 9.76” x 0.77”, the Dell XPS 17 9700 is much bulkier than the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021) at 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.67”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell XPS 17 9700 supports up to 64GB 2933 MHz DDR4 memory. 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 Advanced 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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