Razer Book 13 (2020) vs. Alienware M15 R5: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between Razer Book 13 (2020) and Alienware M15 R5, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Razer Book 13 (2020) Pros
Reasons that Razer Book 13 (2020) is better than Alienware M15 R5.
Supports faster memory
Razer Book 13 (2020) supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R5. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R5.
Memory type and speed
Razer Book 13 (2020) - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Alienware M15 R5 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
About 45% lighter
Razer Book 13 (2020) weighed 2.95 pounds, 45% lighter than the 5.34 pounds Alienware M15 R5.
| Weight | Razer Book 13 (2020) | Alienware M15 R5 |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 2.95 lbs. | 5.34 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.34 kg | 2.42 kg |
Alienware M15 R5 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R5 is better than Razer Book 13 (2020).
Much faster CPU performance
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside Alienware M15 R5 has a 70% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Razer Book 13 (2020).
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Alienware M15 R5 - AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX
7,663
Alienware M15 R5 - AMD Ryzen 7-5800H
7,098
Razer Book 13 (2020) - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Razer Book 13 (2020) - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Supports larger memory
Alienware M15 R5 supports a larger memory capacity than the Razer Book 13 (2020). It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Razer Book 13 (2020).
Max system memory size
Alienware M15 R5
32 GB
Razer Book 13 (2020)
16 GB
Upgradable memory
Alienware M15 R5 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 Razer Book 13 (2020) since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | Razer Book 13 (2020) | Alienware M15 R5 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | Onboard | x2 |
| Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
16% larger display
Alienware M15 R5 has a 15.6-inch screen size 16% larger than the 13.4-inch Razer Book 13 (2020).
Display size
Alienware M15 R5
15.6-inch
Razer Book 13 (2020)
13.4-inch
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Razer Book 13 (2020) | Alienware M15 R5 |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Release Date | Announced on November 5th, 2020 | Announced on April 20, 2021 |
| Pricing |
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| Generations | - |
Exterior | Razer Book 13 (2020) | Alienware M15 R5 |
| Dimensions | 11.6” x 7.8” x 0.60” (295.6 mm x 198.5 mm x 15.15 mm) | 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.47 - 0.76” (356.20 x 272.50 x 12 - 19.25 mm) |
| Weight |
| 5.34 - 5.93 lbs (2.42 - 2.69 kg) |
| Colors | Mercury White Made from CNC Anodized Aluminum with tone-on-tone Razer logo. | Dark Side of the Moon with High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky Smooth Finish |
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Display | Razer Book 13 (2020) | Alienware M15 R5 |
| Size | 13.4 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Razer Book 13 (2020) | Alienware M15 R5 |
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Internal Specs | Razer Book 13 (2020) | Alienware M15 R5 |
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| Integrated Graphics |
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| Memory |
| 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 3200MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots. |
| Discrete Graphics | - |
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| Storage |
| 2 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each) |
Connectivity | Razer Book 13 (2020) | Alienware M15 R5 |
| Wi-Fi | Intel® Wireless-AX201
(IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | - | Gigabit Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
Battery | Razer Book 13 (2020) | Alienware M15 R5 |
| Size | 55Wh lithium-ion polymer |
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| Battery Life |
| - |
| Power Supply | 65W USB-C Power Adapter | 180W 240W power adapter. |
Software | Razer Book 13 (2020) | Alienware M15 R5 |
| OS | Windows 10 Home 64-bit | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
| Built-in Apps | Razer Synapse |
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Camera & Audio | Razer Book 13 (2020) | Alienware M15 R5 |
| Camera |
| Front-facing camera Alienware HD (1280x720 resolution) camera. |
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Misc | Razer Book 13 (2020) | Alienware M15 R5 |
| Sensors |
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| Security |
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Key Features | Razer Book 13 (2020) | Alienware M15 R5 |
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