M1 MacBook Pro 13” vs. Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021): Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for M1 MacBook Pro 13” and Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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M1 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Pro 13” is better than Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).
M1 MacBook Pro 13” weighed 3.1 pounds, 33% lighter than the 4.6 pounds Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).
Weight | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
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Pound | 3.1 lbs. | 4.6 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.41 kg | 2.09 kg |
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) is better than M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
2021 vs. 2020
Intel Core i7-11800H inside Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) has a 6% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Apple M1 (8C, 8G) inside M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) supports a larger memory capacity than the M1 MacBook Pro 13”. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
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 M1 MacBook Pro 13” since it has onboard memory.
Memory | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | Unified | DDR4 |
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 Max at 95W vs. integrated
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
Slots | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x2 |
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on November 10th, 2020 | Announced on July 14, 2021. |
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Exterior | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Dimensions | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 15.6 mm) | 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78” (355 mm x 235 mm x 19.9 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg) | 4.6 lbs (2.09 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver | Anodized Black |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
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Right (1)
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Internal Specs | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
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Connectivity | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | 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 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Size | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 65Wh Lithium-ion polymer battery. |
Battery Life |
| Up to 6 hours of battery life |
Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter. |
Software | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
OS | Shipped with macOS Big Sur | Windows 10 Home 64-bit |
Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player | Razer Synapse 3 enabled with programmable keyboard |
Camera & Audio | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 1 Megapixel (720p HD). |
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Misc | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
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Warranty | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. | - |
More | Video Support
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Key Features | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) |
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