Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) vs. Dell XPS 13 9315: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) and Dell XPS 13 9315 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) is better than Dell XPS 13 9315.
Intel Core i9-11900H inside Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) has a 136% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1250U inside Dell XPS 13 9315.
Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell XPS 13 9315. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Dell XPS 13 9315.
Razer Blade 17 (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 Dell XPS 13 9315 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | Dell XPS 13 9315 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5 |
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6 Max at 95W vs. integrated
Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) has a 17.3-inch screen size 29% larger than the 13.4-inch Dell XPS 13 9315.
Dell XPS 13 9315 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 13 9315 is better than Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021).
2022 vs. 2021
Dell XPS 13 9315 supports a faster memory speed than the Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021). It supports up to 5200MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021).
Dell XPS 13 9315 weighed 2.59 pounds, 58% lighter than the 6.06 pounds Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021).
Weight | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | Dell XPS 13 9315 |
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Pound | 6.06 lbs. | 2.59 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.75 kg | 1.17 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | Dell XPS 13 9315 |
Released | 2021 | 2022 |
Release Date | Announced on July 14, 2021. |
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Exterior | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | Dell XPS 13 9315 |
Dimensions | 15.55” x 10.24” x 0.78” (395 mm x 260 mm x 19.9 mm) | 11.63 x 7.85 x 0.55 in (295.40 x 199.40 x 13.99 mm) |
Weight | 6.06 lbs (2.75 kg) | Starting at 2.59 lbs. (1.17 kg) |
Colors | Anodized Matte Black T6 CNC Aluminum with illuminated Razer Logo. | Sky Umber |
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Chasis Information | - | CNC machined aluminum |
Display | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | Dell XPS 13 9315 |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 13.4 Inches |
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Ports | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | Dell XPS 13 9315 |
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Internal Specs | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | Dell XPS 13 9315 |
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Memory | Memory Slots
| 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 Memory On-board |
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Storage | Storage Slots
| 256 GB 512 GB 1TB 2TB M.2 2230 PCIe® 4x4 NVMe™ SSD, Up to 64 Gbps. |
Fans Number | - | 1 |
Connectivity | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | Dell XPS 13 9315 |
Wi-Fi | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 Up to 2400 Mbps Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2 | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675 AX211 |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps. | - |
Battery | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | Dell XPS 13 9315 |
Size | 70.5Wh 2-cells Lithium-ion polymer battery. | 51 Wh |
Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter | 45 W USB (Type-C) power adapter 20 VDC/2.25A, 15 VDC/3A, 9 VDC/3A, 5VDC/3A |
Software | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | Dell XPS 13 9315 |
OS | Windows 10 Home 64-bit | Windows 11 Home Pro |
Built-in Apps | Razer Synapse 3 enabled with programmable keyboard |
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Camera & Audio | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | Dell XPS 13 9315 |
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Misc | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | Dell XPS 13 9315 |
Sensors | - |
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Key Features | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | Dell XPS 13 9315 |
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Comparison Summary
Razer has released the Blade 17 (Mid 2021), a 17.3-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 95W.
On the other hand, we have the 13.4-inch XPS 13 9315 was introduced by Dell about a year later in mid-2022. It comes with up to 10-core Intel Core i7-1250U with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, → 950 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) has a 17.3-inch display which is considerably larger than the 13.4-inch Dell XPS 13 9315. In addition, the Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) weighs 6.06 lbs. about 133% heavier than the 2.59 lbs. Dell XPS 13 9315. Moreover, measured at 15.55” x 10.24” x 0.78”, the Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) is much bulkier than the Dell XPS 13 9315 at 11.63” x 7.85” x 0.55”.
Moving over to upgradability, Razer claims that the Razer Blade 17 (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 Dell XPS 13 9315, it supports up to 32GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory. Unlike Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021), it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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