Alienware x17 R1 vs. Razer Blade 15 Advanced

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Razer Blade 15 Advanced
Razer Blade 15 Advanced

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Alienware x17 R1 and Razer Blade 15 Advanced. 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 x17 R1 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware x17 R1 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-quality 4k display

advanced cooling system

rgb keyboard lighting

sturdy build quality

heavy and bulky

expensive price tag

short battery life

limited port selection

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Review

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

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

full hd display

average color accuracy

limited upgrade options

modest graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware x17 R1 and Razer Blade 15 Advanced
87 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware x17 R1 vs. Razer Blade 15 Advanced Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade 15 Advanced
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.92 cm x 29.94 cm x 2.14 cm 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 3.2 kg 2.15 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Lunar light Black
DISPLAY Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade 15 Advanced
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 360 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Wide Viewing Angle, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.2 mm pixel pitch Matte, Factory Calibration, 4.9 mm bezel
PROCESSOR Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade 15 Advanced
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade 15 Advanced
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2667 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2667 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade 15 Advanced
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade 15 Advanced
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared) 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, RGB camera, 75.8 degrees IR camera, Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Two subwoofers, two tweeters, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade 15 Advanced
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E3100G -
BATTERY Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade 15 Advanced
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 87 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade 15 Advanced
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade 15 Advanced
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, per-key RGB Precision touchpad, N-key rollover, per key Chroma
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade 15 Advanced
Interfaces LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI (output)
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade 15 Advanced
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial) Razer Synapse 3
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade 15 Advanced
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Vapor chamber cooling system
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 DisplayPort 1.4
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 15 months Limited warranty - 1 year
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