Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) vs. M1 MacBook Pro 13”: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) and M1 MacBook Pro 13” specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) is better than M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) 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”.
Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) 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 Pro 17 (2020) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | Unified |
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q vs. integrated
Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) 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 Pro 17 (2020) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) has a 17.3-inch screen size 30% larger than the 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
M1 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Pro 13” is better than Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020).
Apple M1 (8C, 8G) inside M1 MacBook Pro 13” has a 7% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10875H inside Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020).
M1 MacBook Pro 13” weighed 3.1 pounds, 49% lighter than the 6.06 pounds Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020).
Weight | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Pound | 6.06 lbs. | 3.1 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.75 kg | 1.41 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
Release Date | - | Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
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Exterior | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Dimensions | 15.55” x 10.24” x 0.78” (395 mm x 260 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 | 6.06 lbs / 2.75 kg | Starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg) |
Colors | Anodized Matte Black | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
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Ports | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
| Left (2)
Right (1)
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Internal Specs | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Connectivity | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wireless-AX201
802.11ax Wi-Fi wireless networking, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible. |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps. | - |
Battery | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Size | 70.5 Wh lithium-ion polymer | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
OS | Windows 10 Home 64-bit | Shipped with macOS Big Sur |
Built-in Apps |
| 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 Pro 17 (2020) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Camera |
| 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) | 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 Pro 17 (2020) | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Comparison Summary
Razer has released the Blade Pro 17 , a 17.3-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by an octa-core Intel Core i7-10875H with a boost clock speed up to 5.10 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER with 8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q.
On the other hand, we have the 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Pro 13” was introduced by Apple around the same year in late-2020. It comes with an octa-core Apple M1 (8C, 8G). It has an integrated graphics option up to Apple M1 iGPU (8 Graphics Cores, 1280 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) has a 17.3-inch display which is considerably larger than the 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Pro 13”. In addition, the Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) weighs 6.06 lbs. about 95% heavier than the 3.1 lbs. M1 MacBook Pro 13”. Moreover, measured at 15.55” x 10.24” x 0.78”, the Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) is much bulkier than the M1 MacBook Pro 13” at 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61”.
Moving over to upgradability, Razer claims that the Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020) supports up to 64GB 2933 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 M1 MacBook Pro 13”, it supports up to 16GB Unified memory. Unlike Razer Blade Pro 17 (2020), it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Furthermore, it also has an integrated storage module and has no M.2 slots for replacement.
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