Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) vs. Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) and Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) over Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021).
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) is better than Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020).
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Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) and Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021).
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 2933MHz DDR4 RAM.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
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Availability | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date | - | Announced on January 12, 2021. |
Pricing | Starting at $ 1,599.99 | Starting at $ 1,699.99 |
Exterior | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Dimensions | 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78” (355 mm x 235 mm x 19.9 mm) | 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78” (355 mm x 235 mm x 19.9 mm) |
Weight |
| 4.6 lbs (2.09 kg) |
Colors |
| Anodized Black |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Internal Specs | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-channel 2933 Hz DDR4 SDRAM2 x DDR4 SODIMM slots. |
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Storage |
| 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4.2 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 slots. |
Connectivity | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wireless-AX201
(IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Intel® Wireless-AX201 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Size | 65Wh lithium-ion polymer | 65Wh lithium-ion polymer battery |
Battery Life | - | Up to 6 hours of battery life |
Power Supply | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter |
Software | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
OS | Windows 10 Home 64-bit | Windows 10 Home 64-bit |
Built-in Apps |
| Razer Synapse 3 enabled with programmable keyboard |
Camera & Audio | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
Camera | Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 1 Megapixel (720p HD). | Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 1 Megapixel (720p HD). |
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Misc | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Key Features | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) |
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Comparison Summary
Razer has released the Blade 15 Base Edition , a 15.6-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by a hexa-core Intel Core i7-10750H with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 with 8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Blade 15 Base Edition was introduced by Razer about a year later in early-2021. 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 3070 with 8GB GDDR6.
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Both Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) and Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021) have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, they both have the same weight at 4.6 lbs. Moreover, measured at 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78”, the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) share the same chassis as the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021).
Moving over to upgradability, Razer claims that the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2020) supports up to 64GB 2933 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 Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (2021), 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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