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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering your needs, the Dell Precision 5470 offers good portability, strong suitability for general use, and adequate performance for engineering applications at a slightly less expensive price. It's a premium business laptop with strong battery life and a good portability score. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14, despite being slightly more expensive, delivers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its more powerful GPU and advanced hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS. With a high refresh rate display, it's also more geared towards intensive gaming and has a better display for fast-motion content, although its portability is slightly less compared to the Dell. Both have the same RAM and similar battery life. The Razer Blade 14 is better for high-demand creative work or gaming, while the Dell Precision 5470 is tailored for business professionals needing a balance of performance and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.9
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Precision 5470 is only fair.
The Dell Precision 5470 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and a display with a 60Hz refresh rate, making it suitable for some gaming and 3D applications but not as ideal for fast-paced games as higher refresh rates improve smoother gameplay.
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 outshines the Dell Precision 5470 for engineering and design tasks thanks to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, and superior screen quality, which contributes to detailed and vibrant visuals. Although the Razer Blade is heavier and thus less portable, it offers a significantly better combination of the most important features for engineering use, like CPU performance, RAM capacity, and GPU capabilities, which more than compensates for its tradeoffs in portability and operating noise.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
If you prioritize a crisp, clear image and vibrant colors during everyday tasks, the Dell's balance in resolution and brightness offers a pleasant experience, while the Razer Blade 14's exceptional resolution and brightness can make general use more visually striking. For engineering and design professionals who require accurate color representation, the Dell Precision's color gamut coverage is respectable, but the Razer Blade 14 truly shines with its superior color gamut, making it an excellent choice for color-critical work. However, for gaming and 3D tasks where fast motion is key, both laptops may disappoint due to their lower refresh rates, but higher resolutions and quality panels partially compensate with better detail and visual quality.
Cost
$1,669
$1,900
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Precision 5470 has a price of $1,669 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 offers a higher-resolution display and a slightly longer battery life, making it very good for general use, whereas the Dell Precision 5470 has an excellent keyboard and quality build but features a lower screen resolution and a bit more weight, making it good for general use but not as optimal as the Razer for high-def content or long periods away from a power source.
Content Creation
7.8
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
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 14 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Precision 5470 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
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Dell Precision 5470 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Precision 5470 and Razer Blade 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Dell Precision 5470 and Razer Blade 14 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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How the Dell Precision 5470 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Precision 5470 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,669 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.26 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.27" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 4 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Dell Precision 5470
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Brian Westover | August 2022
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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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