Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) vs. M1 MacBook Pro 13”: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) and M1 MacBook Pro 13” models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' 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 M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Newer manufacturing
2021 vs. 2020
Slightly faster CPU performance
Intel Core i7-11800H inside Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) has a 6% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Apple M1 (8C, 8G) inside M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) - Intel Core i7-11800H
7,908
M1 MacBook Pro 13” - Apple M1 (8C, 8G)
7,414
Supports larger memory
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) supports a larger memory capacity than the M1 MacBook Pro 13”. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Max system memory size
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)
64 GB
M1 MacBook Pro 13”
16 GB
Upgradable memory
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 M1 MacBook Pro 13” since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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| Slots | x2 | Onboard |
| Type | DDR4 | Unified |
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 Max at 95W vs. integrated
Upgradable storage
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) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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| M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
17% larger display
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Display size
Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021)
15.6-inch
M1 MacBook Pro 13”
13.3-inch
M1 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Pro 13” is better than Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).
About 33% lighter
M1 MacBook Pro 13” weighed 3.1 pounds, 33% lighter than the 4.6 pounds Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021).
| Weight | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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| Pound | 4.6 lbs. | 3.1 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 2.09 kg | 1.41 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Release Date | Announced on July 14, 2021. | Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
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Exterior | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
| Dimensions | 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.78” (355 mm x 235 mm x 19.9 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 15.6 mm) |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs (2.09 kg) | Starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg) |
| Colors | Anodized Black | Space Gray Silver |
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
| Size | 15.6 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
| Info |
| Retina display
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Ports | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Left
|  Left (2)
Right (1)
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Internal Specs | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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| Storage | Storage Slots
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Connectivity | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M1 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 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
Battery | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
| Size | 65Wh Lithium-ion polymer battery. | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours of battery life |
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| Power Supply | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter. | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
| OS | Windows 10 Home 64-bit | Shipped with macOS Big Sur |
| 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) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
| Camera | Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 1 Megapixel (720p HD). | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
| Sensors | - |
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| Warranty | - | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
| More | - | Video Support
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Key Features | Razer Blade 15 Base Edition (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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