Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) vs. 2021 ROG Strix G17: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) and 2021 ROG Strix G17 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) Pros
Reasons that Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) is better than 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) supports a larger memory capacity than the 2021 ROG Strix G17. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2021 ROG Strix G17.
2021 ROG Strix G17 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix G17 is better than Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021).
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix G17 has a 11% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10875H inside Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021).
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 supports a faster memory speed than the Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021). It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021).
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 weighed 5.29 pounds, 13% lighter than the 6.06 pounds Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021).
Weight | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Pound | 6.06 lbs. | 5.29 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.75 kg | 2.40 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) and 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on January 12, 2021 | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
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Exterior | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Dimensions | 15.55” x 10.24” x 0.78” (395 mm x 260 mm x 19.9 mm) | 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.84 - 0.97” (395 x 282 x 21.4 - 24.6 mm) |
Weight | 6.06 lbs (2.75 kg) | 5.29 lbs (2.40 kg) |
Colors | Anodized Matte Black | Original Black Eclipse Gray |
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Display | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Back (5)
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Internal Specs | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-channel 2933 Hz DDR4 SDRAM2 x DDR4 SODIMM slots. | 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots |
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Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4.2 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 slots. | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots. |
Connectivity | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps. | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Size | 70.5 Wh lithium-ion polymer | 56Wh 90Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery. |
Battery Life | - | Up to 12 hours of video playback. |
Power Supply | 230W Proprietary AC Adapter |
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Software | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
OS | Windows 10 Home 64-bit |
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Built-in Apps | Razer Synapse 3 enabled with programmable keyboard | Armoury Crate GameVisual Aura Creator Scenario Profiles |
Camera & Audio | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Camera |
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Misc | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Key Features | Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Comparison Summary
Razer has released the Blade Pro 17 , a 17.3-inch machine, in early-2021. 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 3080 with 16GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch ROG Strix G17 was introduced by ASUS around the same year in 2021. It comes with up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) and 2021 ROG Strix G17 have the same 17.3-inch display size. In addition, the Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) weighs 6.06 lbs. about 14% heavier than the 5.29 lbs. 2021 ROG Strix G17. Moreover, measured at 15.55” x 10.24” x 0.78”, the Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) is much more portable than the 2021 ROG Strix G17 at 15.55” x 11.10” x 0.97”.
Moving over to upgradability, Razer claims that the Razer Blade Pro 17 (2021) 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 2021 ROG Strix G17, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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