Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) vs. M2 MacBook Air: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) and M2 MacBook Air models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) is better than M2 MacBook Air.
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) supports a larger memory capacity than the M2 MacBook Air. It supports up to 64GB versus 24GB of system memory on the M2 MacBook Air.
Razer Blade 15 Base 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 Air since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Air |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | Unified |
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 Max at 95W vs. integrated
Razer Blade 15 Base 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 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Air |
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M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) has a 15.6-inch screen size 14% larger than the 13.6-inch M2 MacBook Air.
M2 MacBook Air Pros
Reasons that M2 MacBook Air is better than Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).
2022 vs. 2021
Apple M2 (8C, 10G) inside M2 MacBook Air has a 11% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-11800H inside Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).
M2 MacBook Air weighed 2.7 pounds, 42% lighter than the 4.6 pounds Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).
Weight | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Air |
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Pound | 4.6 lbs. | 2.7 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.09 kg | 1.22 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Air |
Released | 2021 | 2022 |
Release Date | Announced on July 14, 2021. | Announced on June 6, 2022 (WWDC 2022) |
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Exterior | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Air |
Dimensions | 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78” (355 mm x 235 mm x 19.9 mm) | 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 in (304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm) |
Weight | 4.6 lbs (2.09 kg) | Starting at 2.7 pounds (1.24 kg) |
Colors | Anodized Black | Midnight Starlight Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Air |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 13.6 Inches |
Info |
| Liquid Retina display
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Ports | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Air |
Left
| Left (3)
Right (1)
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Internal Specs | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Air |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Memory Slots
| 8GB 16GB 24GB unified memory. |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | Storage Slots
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Fans Number | - | - |
Cooling Info | - | Passive |
Connectivity | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Air |
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 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
Battery | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Air |
Size | 65Wh Lithium-ion polymer battery. | 52.6 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | Up to 6 hours of battery life |
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Power Supply | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter. |
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Software | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Air |
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 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Air |
Camera | Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 1 Megapixel (720p HD). | 1080p FaceTime HD camera. Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
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Misc | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Air |
Sensors | - |
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Warranty | - | One-year limited warranty. |
More | - | Video Support
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Key Features | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M2 MacBook Air |
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