2021 Razer Blade 14 vs. Alienware M15 R4: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2021 Razer Blade 14 and Alienware M15 R4 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2021 Razer Blade 14 Pros
Reasons that 2021 Razer Blade 14 is better than Alienware M15 R4.
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 Razer Blade 14 has a 9% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Alienware M15 R4.
The 2021 Razer Blade 14 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R4. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R4.
The 2021 Razer Blade 14 weighed 3.92 pounds, 16% lighter than the 4.65 pounds Alienware M15 R4.
Weight | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Pound | 3.92 lbs. | 4.65 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.78 kg | 2.11 kg |
Alienware M15 R4 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R4 is better than 2021 Razer Blade 14.
Alienware M15 R4 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2021 Razer Blade 14. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the 2021 Razer Blade 14.
Alienware M15 R4 has a 15.6-inch screen size 11% larger than the 14-inch 2021 Razer Blade 14.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on June 14, 2021. |
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Pricing |
| Starting at $2,149.99 |
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Exterior | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Dimensions | 12.59” x 8.66” x 0.66” (319.7 mm x 220 mm x 16.8 mm) |
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Weight | 3.92 lbs (1.78 kg) | Starting at 4.65 lbs (2.10 kg) up to 5.51 lbs (2.50 kg) |
Colors | Anodized Black CNC Aluminum with backlit green Razer logo. |
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Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Size | 14 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Internal Specs | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Memory Slots
| 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2933 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAMOnboard memory. |
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Storage | Storage Slots
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Connectivity | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Wi-Fi | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 Up to 2400 Mbps Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
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Ethernet | - |
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Battery | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Size | 61.1Wh Rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery. | 86 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion with Alienware Battery Defender |
Battery Life | Up to 12 hours of battery life | - |
Power Supply | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter. | 240W (19.50 VDC/12.31A) |
Software | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Alienware M15 R4 |
OS | Windows 10 Home 64-bit | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Razer™ Synapse 3 Enabled with performance, programmable keyboard, backlighting, and fan control. |
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Camera & Audio | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Camera |
| Front-facing camera Alienware FHD (1920x1080 resolution) camera. |
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Misc | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Sensors | - |
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Security |
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In the box |
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More | - | CHASIS
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Key Features | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Comparison Summary
Razer has released the Blade 14, a 14-inch machine, in mid-2021. It is powered by an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with 8GB GDDR6 Max at 100W.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Alienware M15 R4 was introduced by Dell around the same year in early-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 8GB GDDR6.
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The 2021 Razer Blade 14 has a 14-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 15.6-inch Alienware M15 R4. In addition, The 2021 Razer Blade 14 weighs 3.92 lbs. about 18% lighter than the 4.65 lbs. Alienware M15 R4. Moreover, measured at 12.59” x 8.66” x 0.66”, the 2021 Razer Blade 14 is much more portable than the Alienware M15 R4 at 14.19” x 10.87” x 0.78”.
Moving over to upgradability, Razer claims that the 2021 Razer Blade 14 supports 16GB 3200 MHz DDR4 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 Alienware M15 R4, it supports up to 32GB 2933 MHz DDR4 memory. Like 2021 Razer Blade 14, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has three M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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