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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choose the Dell Alienware x14 R1 if a lower price and high portability are priorities, with good general use and gaming experience. However, the Razer Blade 15 offers better performance for 3D applications, machine learning, and engineering tasks at a higher cost with a more vivid and higher resolution screen. The tradeoff with the Razer is shorter battery life and lower portability due to its larger size and weight. Both laptops have similar RAM and storage, but the Razer has a more powerful GPU, higher screen refresh rate, and a larger screen size, which might be useful for detail-oriented tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
411.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the Dell Alienware x14 R1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Alienware x14 R1 offers a balance of resolution and brightness, providing a clear and vibrant display, while the Razer Blade 15 provides an even sharper image with brighter visuals, making it more appealing for everyday tasks. In engineering and design, both laptops boast strong color reproduction capabilities essential for precision work, but the Razer has a slight edge with wider color ranges, making colors more accurate and consistent. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, leading to less smooth visual experiences during fast-paced activities.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$1,201
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a price of $1,201 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
411.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Razer Blade 15 are good for general use due to their capable processors, sufficient RAM for multitasking, and high-quality IPS screens, with the Razer offering higher resolution and refresh rate for sharper, smoother visuals. While both have similar battery lives and build qualities, the Alienware x14 R1 is slightly more portable and has better heat management, but the Razer Blade 15 trumps with a superior keyboard and more storage capacity, making it preferable for tasks requiring more space and typing comfort.
Gaming and AI
7.6
8.0
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good.
The Razer Blade 15 stands out for gaming and 3D, offering a higher-tier GPU with the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a faster screen refresh rate for smoother visuals, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1, although also suitable for gaming with its Nvidia RTX 3060 and sufficient refresh rate, has a slightly less powerful GPU and slower screen compared to the Razer Blade 15. Despite these differences, both have capable CPUs and high-quality screens, making them both viable options for their intended use cases.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Razer Blade 15 are both tailored for engineering and design due to their powerful CPUs and GPUs, ample RAM, and high-quality displays, ensuring smooth performance and excellent visual clarity for complex tasks. While the Alienware boasts impressive battery life and portability, the Razer Blade excels with a larger, high-resolution screen and superior keyboard quality, making it slightly more favorable for extended work sessions, albeit at a tradeoff of reduced battery duration.
Content Creation
7.9
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Razer Blade 15 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware x14 R1 to have very good portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Razer Blade 15 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware x14 R1 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,201 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.06 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.66" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.34" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 411 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Dell Alienware x14 R1
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The Alienware X14 series is thinner, but also slower than the competition. With the X series, you get plenty of modern technology: Intel Alder Lake CPUs, GeForce RTX 3000 GPUs, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 6E, G-Sync, and Advanced Optimus. However, the slim design has some drawbacks, just like its larger siblings. The shifted hinge position results in a very deep device with a large footprint compared to the competition."
Razer Blade 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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