Alienware M17 R4 vs. Razer Blade Pro 17

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Razer Blade Pro 17
Razer Blade Pro 17

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Alienware M17 R4 and Razer Blade Pro 17. 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 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 Pro 17 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade Pro 17 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, attractive design

ample connectivity options

robust build quality

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M17 R4 and Razer Blade Pro 17
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M17 R4 vs. Razer Blade Pro 17 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade Pro 17
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 29.43 cm x 2.2 cm 39.5 cm x 26 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.75 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Dark side of the moon with high endurance clear coat Matte black
DISPLAY Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade Pro 17
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 127
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 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 Micro-bezel design, 6 mm bezel
PROCESSOR Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade Pro 17
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade Pro 17
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2667 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
STORAGE Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade Pro 17
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade Pro 17
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 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 Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade Pro 17
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade Pro 17
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 70.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade Pro 17
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 Pro 17
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, 4 RGB zones Anti-ghosting, gesture function, Razer Synapse enabled, per key Chroma, LED-backlit, RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade Pro 17
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) 1 x M.2 Card (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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Alienware M17 R4 Razer Blade Pro 17
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 Pro 17
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - IR face unlock
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 Scratch-resistant, vapor chamber cooling system
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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