Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) vs. Alienware M15 R6: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) and Alienware M15 R6 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) is better than Alienware M15 R6.
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) weighed 4.6 pounds, 23% lighter than the 5.93 pounds Alienware M15 R6.
Weight | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | Alienware M15 R6 |
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Pound | 4.6 lbs. | 5.93 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.09 kg | 2.69 kg |
Alienware M15 R6 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R6 is better than Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).
Alienware M15 R6 supports a faster memory speed than the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021). It supports up to 3466MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) and Alienware M15 R6.
Both laptops has a similar multi-core CPU performance score.
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | Alienware M15 R6 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 XMP |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | Alienware M15 R6 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on July 14, 2021. | Announced on May 11, 2021 |
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Exterior | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | Alienware M15 R6 |
Dimensions | 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78” (355 mm x 235 mm x 19.9 mm) | 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.51 - 0.76” (356.20 x 272.50 x 12.9 - 19.25 mm) |
Weight | 4.6 lbs (2.09 kg) | 5.93 lbs (2.69 kg) |
Colors | Anodized Black | Dark Moon Dark Side of the Moon with High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky Smooth Finish |
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Display | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | Alienware M15 R6 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | Alienware M15 R6 |
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Internal Specs | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | Alienware M15 R6 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Memory Slots
| 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 3200MHz or 3466MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots.
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Storage | Storage Slots
| 2 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each) |
Connectivity | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | Alienware M15 R6 |
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 | Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000 Mbps |
Battery | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | Alienware M15 R6 |
Size | 65Wh Lithium-ion polymer battery. |
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Battery Life | Up to 6 hours of battery life | - |
Power Supply | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter. | 180W 240W power adapter. |
Software | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | Alienware M15 R6 |
OS | Windows 10 Home 64-bit | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Razer Synapse 3 enabled with programmable keyboard |
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Camera & Audio | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | Alienware M15 R6 |
Camera | Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 1 Megapixel (720p HD). |
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Misc | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | Alienware M15 R6 |
Sensors | - | Windows Hello IR Camera |
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Key Features | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | Alienware M15 R6 |
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Comparison Summary
Razer has released the Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021), a 15.6-inch machine, in mid-2021. It is powered by an octa-core Intel Core i7-11800H with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6 Max at 95W.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Alienware M15 R6 was introduced by Dell around the same time in mid-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) and Alienware M15 R6 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, The Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) weighs 4.6 lbs. about 28% lighter than the 5.93 lbs. Alienware M15 R6. Moreover, measured at 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78”, the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) is considerably more portable than the Alienware M15 R6 at 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.76”.
Moving over to upgradability, Razer claims that the Razer Blade 15 Base 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 Alienware M15 R6, it supports up to 64GB 3466 MHz DDR4 XMP 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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