2021 Razer Blade 14 vs. M1 MacBook Pro 13”: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2021 Razer Blade 14 and M1 MacBook Pro 13” 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 M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
2021 vs. 2020
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6 Max at 100W vs. integrated
The 2021 Razer Blade 14 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
Slots | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
The 2021 Razer Blade 14 has a 14-inch screen size 5% larger than the 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
M1 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Pro 13” is better than 2021 Razer Blade 14.
M1 MacBook Pro 13” weighed 3.1 pounds, 21% lighter than the 3.92 pounds 2021 Razer Blade 14.
Weight | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Pound | 3.92 lbs. | 3.1 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.78 kg | 1.41 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2021 Razer Blade 14 and M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Both laptops has a similar multi-core CPU performance score.
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Released | 2021 | 2020 |
Release Date | Announced on June 14, 2021. | Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
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Exterior | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Dimensions | 12.59” x 8.66” x 0.66” (319.7 mm x 220 mm x 16.8 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 15.6 mm) |
Weight | 3.92 lbs (1.78 kg) | Starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg) |
Colors | Anodized Black CNC Aluminum with backlit green Razer logo. | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Size | 14 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Right (1)
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Internal Specs | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Memory Slots
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Storage | Storage Slots
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Connectivity | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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 | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Size | 61.1Wh Rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery. | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | Up to 12 hours of battery life |
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Power Supply | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter. | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
OS | Windows 10 Home 64-bit | Shipped with macOS Big Sur |
Built-in Apps | Razer™ Synapse 3 Enabled with performance, programmable keyboard, backlighting, and fan control. | 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 |
Camera & Audio | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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| 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Sensors | - |
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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 | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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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 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Pro 13” was introduced by Apple about a year earlier in late-2020. It comes with an octa-core Apple M1 (8C, 8G). It has an integrated graphics option up to Apple M1 iGPU (8 Graphics Cores, 1280 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2021 Razer Blade 14 has a 14-inch display which is slightly larger than the 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Pro 13”. In addition, the 2021 Razer Blade 14 weighs 3.92 lbs. about 26% heavier than the 3.1 lbs. M1 MacBook Pro 13”. Moreover, measured at 12.59” x 8.66” x 0.66”, the 2021 Razer Blade 14 is considerably bulkier than the M1 MacBook Pro 13” at 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61”.
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 M1 MacBook Pro 13”, it supports up to 16GB Unified memory. Like 2021 Razer Blade 14, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Furthermore, it also has an integrated storage module and has no M.2 slots for replacement.
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