Alienware M15 R4 vs. Razer Blade 14

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Alienware M15 R4 and Razer Blade 14. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Alienware M15 R4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M15 R4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid, fast display

customizable rgb lighting

high-quality build

advanced cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive

loud under load

Razer Blade 14 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 14 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact powerhouse design

superior gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust aluminum chassis

efficient thermal management

premium price tag

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M15 R4 and Razer Blade 14
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 R4 vs. Razer Blade 14 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 R4 Razer Blade 14
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.03 cm x 27.6 cm x 1.79 cm 31.97 cm x 22 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.78 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Lunar light Anodized black
DISPLAY Alienware M15 R4 Razer Blade 14
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3
Features - Factory Calibration, FreeSync Technology
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 R4 Razer Blade 14
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost -
MEMORY Alienware M15 R4 Razer Blade 14
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
STORAGE Alienware M15 R4 Razer Blade 14
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 R4 Razer Blade 14
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0 Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Camera Features 74.9 degrees, RGB camera IR camera, Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio THX Spatial Audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 R4 Razer Blade 14
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100 -
BATTERY Alienware M15 R4 Razer Blade 14
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 61.6 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 R4 Razer Blade 14
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A 230 Watt
INPUT Alienware M15 R4 Razer Blade 14
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 R4 Razer Blade 14
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Graphics Amplifier Port
LAN
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 R4 Razer Blade 14
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 R4 Razer Blade 14
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Illuminated Razer logo, vapor chamber cooling system, Modern Standby
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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