Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) vs. M1 MacBook Air: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) and M1 MacBook Air 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 17 (Mid 2021) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) is better than M1 MacBook Air.
Newer manufacturing
2021 vs. 2020
Slightly faster CPU performance
Intel Core i9-11900H inside Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) has a 9% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Apple M1 (8C, 8G) inside M1 MacBook Air.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) - Intel Core i9-11900H
8,121
Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) - Intel Core i7-11800H
7,908
M1 MacBook Air - Apple M1 (8C, 7G)
7,414
M1 MacBook Air - Apple M1 (8C, 8G)
7,414
Supports larger memory
Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) supports a larger memory capacity than the M1 MacBook Air. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the M1 MacBook Air.
Max system memory size
Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021)
64 GB
M1 MacBook Air
16 GB
Upgradable memory
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 M1 MacBook Air since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Air |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | x2 | Onboard |
| Type | DDR4 | Unified |
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6 Max at 95W vs. integrated
Upgradable storage
Razer Blade 17 (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 17 (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Air |
|---|---|---|
| M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
30% larger display
Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) has a 17.3-inch screen size 30% larger than the 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Air.
Display size
Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021)
17.3-inch
M1 MacBook Air
13.3-inch
M1 MacBook Air Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Air is better than Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021).
About 54% lighter
M1 MacBook Air weighed 2.8 pounds, 54% lighter than the 6.06 pounds Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021).
| Weight | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Air |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 6.06 lbs. | 2.8 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 2.75 kg | 1.27 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Air |
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Release Date | Announced on July 14, 2021. | Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
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Exterior | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Air |
| Dimensions | 15.55” x 10.24” x 0.78” (395 mm x 260 mm x 19.9 mm) |
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| Weight | 6.06 lbs (2.75 kg) | Starting at 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg) |
| Colors | Anodized Matte Black T6 CNC Aluminum with illuminated Razer Logo. | Gold Space Gray Silver |
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Air |
| Size | 17.3 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
| Info |
| Retina display
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Ports | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Air |
Left
|  Left (2)
Right (1)
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Internal Specs | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Air |
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| Integrated Graphics |
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| Memory | Memory Slots
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| Discrete Graphics |
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| Storage | Storage Slots
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Connectivity | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Air |
| 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 |
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
| Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps. | - |
Battery | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Air |
| Size | 70.5Wh 2-cells Lithium-ion polymer battery. | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
| Battery Life | - |
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| Power Supply | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Air |
| 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 17 (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Air |
| Camera |
| 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | Razer Blade 17 (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Air |
| Sensors | - |
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| Security |
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| In the box |
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| Warranty | - | Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ 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 17 (Mid 2021) | M1 MacBook Air |
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