Alienware M17 R4 vs. Razer Blade 15 Base

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M17 R4 and Razer Blade 15 Base. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Alienware M17 R4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M17 R4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable rgb lighting

advanced cooling system

premium build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

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 R4 and Razer Blade 15 Base
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M17 R4 vs. Razer Blade 15 Base Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade 15 Base
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 29.43 cm x 2.2 cm 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.09 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Dark side of the moon with high endurance clear coat Black | Black anodised finish
DISPLAY Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade 15 Base
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 7 ms response rate, 0.1989 mm pixel pitch Matte, Factory Calibration, Wide Viewing Angle, 4.9 mm bezel
PROCESSOR Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade 15 Base
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade 15 Base
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2933 MHz
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade 15 Base
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade 15 Base
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Camera Yes - 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, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade 15 Base
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade 15 Base
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 65 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade 15 Base
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A 230 Watt
INPUT Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade 15 Base
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, 4 RGB zones Precision touchpad, Chroma lighting system, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade 15 Base
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
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
Graphics Amplifier Port
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade 15 Base
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) Razer Synapse 3
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M17 R4 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 AlienFX Lighting Zones -
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 - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
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