Alienware M17 R2 vs. Razer Blade 15 Base

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Alienware M17 R2 and Razer Blade 15 Base. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Alienware M17 R2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M17 R2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

striking design aesthetics

high-quality display

advanced cooling system

customizable rgb lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Razer Blade 15 Base Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 15 Base based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

premium aluminum chassis

compact, portable design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

average battery life

limited upgradeability

high price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M17 R2 and Razer Blade 15 Base
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M17 R2 vs. Razer Blade 15 Base Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M17 R2 Razer Blade 15 Base
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 29.43 cm x 1.95 cm 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.63 kg 2.09 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Lunar light Black | Black anodised finish
DISPLAY Alienware M17 R2 Razer Blade 15 Base
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Tobii IR Eye-tracking, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 9 ms response rate, Eyesafe technology Matte, Factory Calibration, Wide Viewing Angle, 4.9 mm bezel
PROCESSOR Alienware M17 R2 Razer Blade 15 Base
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Alienware M17 R2 Razer Blade 15 Base
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Alienware M17 R2 Razer Blade 15 Base
Total Capacity 1.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M17 R2 Razer Blade 15 Base
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Camera Features 74.9 degrees, RGB camera -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M17 R2 Razer Blade 15 Base
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Alienware M17 R2 Razer Blade 15 Base
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 65 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware M17 R2 Razer Blade 15 Base
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT Alienware M17 R2 Razer Blade 15 Base
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Precision touchpad, Chroma lighting system, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M17 R2 Razer Blade 15 Base
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Graphics Amplifier Port
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Alienware M17 R2 Razer Blade 15 Base
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Razer Synapse 3
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M17 R2 Razer Blade 15 Base
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 MU-MIMO technology, Cryo-Tech cooling v3.0 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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