Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) vs. M2 MacBook Pro 13”: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) and M2 MacBook Pro 13” specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) is better than M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) supports a larger memory capacity than the M2 MacBook Pro 13”. It supports up to 64GB versus 24GB of system memory on the M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
Razer Blade 15 Advanced 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 M2 MacBook Pro 13” since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | Unified |
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6 Max at 105W vs. integrated
Razer Blade 15 Advanced 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 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
M2 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
Reasons that M2 MacBook Pro 13” is better than Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021).
2022 vs. 2021
Apple M2 (8C, 10G) inside M2 MacBook Pro 13” has a 8% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-11900H inside Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021).
M2 MacBook Pro 13” weighed 3.0 pounds, 35% lighter than the 4.6 pounds Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021).
Weight | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Pound | 4.6 lbs. | 3.0 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.09 kg | 1.36 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
Released | 2021 | 2022 |
Release Date | Announced on July 14, 2021. | Announced on June 6th, 2022. (WWDC 2022) |
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Exterior | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
Dimensions | 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.67” (355 mm x 235 mm x 16.99 mm) | 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.61 in (304.1 x 212.4 x 15.6 mm) |
Weight | 4.6 lbs (2.09 kg) | Starting at 3.0 pounds (1.4 kg) |
Colors | Anodized Black | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
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Ports | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Right (1)
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Internal Specs | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Memory | Memory Slots
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Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | Storage Slots
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Fans Number | - | 1 |
Cooling Info | - | Active |
Connectivity | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
Size | 80Wh Lithium-ion polymer battery. | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | Up to 7 hours of battery life |
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Power Supply | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter. | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
OS | Windows 10 Home 64-bit | Shipped with macOS Monterey |
Built-in Apps | Razer Synapse 3 enabled with programmable keyboard | 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 | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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| 720p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
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Misc | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
Sensors | - |
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Warranty | - | One-year limited warranty. |
More | - | Video Support
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Key Features | Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Comparison Summary
Razer has released the Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021), a 15.6-inch machine, in mid-2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with 8GB GDDR6 Max at 105W.
On the other hand, we have the 13.3-inch M2 MacBook Pro 13” was introduced by Apple about a year later in mid-2022. It comes with an octa-core Apple M2 (8C, 10G) with a boost clock speed up to 3.48 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Apple M2 iGPU (10 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) has a 15.6-inch display which is considerably larger than the 13.3-inch M2 MacBook Pro 13”. In addition, the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) weighs 4.6 lbs. about 53% heavier than the 3.0 lbs. M2 MacBook Pro 13”. Moreover, measured at 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.67”, the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) is much bulkier than the M2 MacBook Pro 13” at 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61”.
Moving over to upgradability, Razer claims that the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) supports up to 64GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. 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 M2 MacBook Pro 13”, it supports up to 24GB Unified memory. Unlike Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021), 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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