Alienware x17 R1 vs. Razer Blade Pro

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware x17 R1 and Razer Blade Pro. 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 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware x17 R1 and Razer Blade Pro
87 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware x17 R1 vs. Razer Blade Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade Pro
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.92 cm x 29.94 cm x 2.14 cm 42.4 cm x 28.1 cm x 2.25 cm
Weight 3.2 kg 3.07 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Lunar light Black
DISPLAY Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade Pro
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 360 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 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
PROCESSOR Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade Pro
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM570 Mobile Intel HM175
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade Pro
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade Pro
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
Secondary Storage - 2 TB HDD / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade Pro
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 G-SYNC
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) Yes
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared) 2 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, RGB camera, 75.8 degrees -
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, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade Pro
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Killer Wireless-AC 1535
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E3100G Killer E2500
BATTERY Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade Pro
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 87 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade Pro
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V 165 Watt
INPUT Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade Pro
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, per-key RGB Scrolling wheel, anti-ghosting, multimedia control, multi-touch touchpad, 16.8 million multi-colour illumination, Chroma lighting system, Razer Synapse enabled
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade Pro
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 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade Pro
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
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware x17 R1 Razer Blade Pro
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
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 - 15 months -
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