2021 Razer Blade 14 vs. Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2021 Razer Blade 14 and Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) 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 Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020).
2021 vs. 2020
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 Razer Blade 14 has a 41% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10750H inside Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020).
The 2021 Razer Blade 14 supports a faster memory speed than the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020). It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020).
The 2021 Razer Blade 14 weighed 3.92 pounds, 15% lighter than the 4.6 pounds Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020).
Weight | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) |
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Pound | 3.92 lbs. | 4.6 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.78 kg | 2.09 kg |
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) is better than 2021 Razer Blade 14.
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) supports a larger memory capacity than the 2021 Razer Blade 14. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the 2021 Razer Blade 14.
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) 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 2021 Razer Blade 14 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) 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 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) |
Released | 2021 | 2020 |
Release Date | Announced on June 14, 2021. | - |
Pricing |
| Starting at $ 1,599.99 |
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Exterior | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) |
Dimensions | 12.59” x 8.66” x 0.66” (319.7 mm x 220 mm x 16.8 mm) | 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78” (355 mm x 235 mm x 19.9 mm) |
Weight | 3.92 lbs (1.78 kg) |
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Colors | Anodized Black CNC Aluminum with backlit green Razer logo. |
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Display | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) |
Size | 14 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) |
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Internal Specs | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) |
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Memory | Memory Slots
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Storage | Storage Slots
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Connectivity | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) |
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 | Intel® Wireless-AX201
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) |
Size | 61.1Wh Rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery. | 65Wh lithium-ion polymer |
Battery Life | Up to 12 hours of battery life | - |
Power Supply | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter. | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter |
Software | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) |
OS | Windows 10 Home 64-bit | Windows 10 Home 64-bit |
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 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) |
Camera |
| Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 1 Megapixel (720p HD). |
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Misc | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) |
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Key Features | 2021 Razer Blade 14 | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) |
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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 Blade 15 Base Edition was introduced by Razer about a year earlier in 2020. 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 2070 with 8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q.
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The 2021 Razer Blade 14 has a 14-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 15.6-inch Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020). In addition, The 2021 Razer Blade 14 weighs 3.92 lbs. about 17% lighter than the 4.6 lbs. Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020). Moreover, measured at 12.59” x 8.66” x 0.66”, the 2021 Razer Blade 14 is much more portable than the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) at 13.98” x 9.25” 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 Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020), 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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