Alienware M15 R5 vs. Razer Blade 15

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Alienware M15 R5
Alienware M15 R5

Our Rating: 85 %

Razer Blade 15
Razer Blade 15

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M15 R5 and Razer Blade 15. 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 M15 R5 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M15 R5 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 technology

sturdy build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive base model

loud fan noise

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M15 R5 and Razer Blade 15
87 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 R5 vs. Razer Blade 15 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 R5 Razer Blade 15
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.62 cm x 27.25 cm x 1.92 cm 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 2.69 kg 2.03 kg
Colour Dark Side of the Moon Black
DISPLAY Alienware M15 R5 Razer Blade 15
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 188 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 99% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 9 ms response rate, 240 Hz refresh rate Matte
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 R5 Razer Blade 15
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
MEMORY Alienware M15 R5 Razer Blade 15
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2667 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Alienware M15 R5 Razer Blade 15
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 R5 Razer Blade 15
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR5 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 Array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology -
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 R5 Razer Blade 15
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Intel Wireless-AC 9260
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Alienware M15 R5 Razer Blade 15
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.17 hours -
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 R5 Razer Blade 15
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V -
INPUT Alienware M15 R5 Razer Blade 15
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, 4 RGB zones Anti-ghosting, Chroma lighting system, Razer Synapse enabled
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 R5 Razer Blade 15
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) 1 x M.2 Card
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Gigabit Ethernet
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 R5 Razer Blade 15
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial) Razer Synapse 3
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 R5 Razer Blade 15
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features AlienFX Lighting Zones -
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 50 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 15 months -
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