Razer Blade 16 vs. Alienware x17 R2

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Razer Blade 16 and Alienware x17 R2. 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.

Razer Blade 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior display quality

powerful gaming performance

sleek, compact design

innovative dual-mode display

ample connectivity options

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

can get quite hot

Alienware x17 R2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware x17 R2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

advanced cooling technology

customizable rgb lighting

premium build quality

expensive price point

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade 16 and Alienware x17 R2
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 16 vs. Alienware x17 R2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 16 Alienware x17 R2
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.199 cm 39.923 cm x 29.957 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.45 kg 2.99 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black Lunar light
DISPLAY Razer Blade 16 Alienware x17 R2
Screen Size (Type) 16" 17.3"
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 127
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 480 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.2 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 16 Alienware x17 R2
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core 14-core
Cache 36 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Razer Blade 16 Alienware x17 R2
RAM 16 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5600 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 5600 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Razer Blade 16 Alienware x17 R2
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 16 Alienware x17 R2
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0 NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync, Advanced Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera - Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features - IR/RGB camera, 75.8 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Four speakers, 2 microphones Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3281
Compliant Standards THX Spatial Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Output: 2 tweeters, 2 woofers -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 16 Alienware x17 R2
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E3100G
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11w, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11u, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11az -
BATTERY Razer Blade 16 Alienware x17 R2
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 95.2 Wh 87 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 16 Alienware x17 R2
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt 19.5 V
INPUT Razer Blade 16 Alienware x17 R2
Type Keyboard Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Per-Key illumination
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 16 Alienware x17 R2
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
HDMI
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 16 Alienware x17 R2
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 16 Alienware x17 R2
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Illuminated Razer logo, Modern Standby, Razer Synapse 3 support AlienFX Lighting Zones, retail packaging
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 2 years
Limited warranty - 1 year
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