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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Precision 5470 is notably more affordable and has a longer battery life, making it suitable for professionals who prioritize costs and mobility. It's lighter and more compact, with decent performance for general use and engineering tasks. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18, while more expensive, offers substantial advantages in performance due to its superior processor and graphics, suitable for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It also has a larger, higher-resolution display and better speakers, but this comes at the cost of reduced portability and battery life. Consider the Blade if top-notch performance and a better multimedia experience are essential, and you're less concerned about budget and mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 offers superior performance due to its more powerful processor and double the RAM of the Dell Precision 5470, making it very good for general use and even intensive tasks, but with a larger screen and heavier build, it is less portable and has shorter battery life than the Dell. While the Dell Precision 5470, with its smaller size and longer battery life, is good for general use and more portable, it's less suited for high-power activities that the Razer excels at.
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.9
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Precision 5470 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 18 offers superior gaming and 3D performance with its higher-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a faster screen refresh rate of 240, compared to the Dell Precision 5470 which comes with a Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and a 60 refresh rate. While both have IPS screens with decent resolution and quality, the Razer's higher refresh rate and stronger GPU make it more suitable for gaming and 3D tasks that demand high performance.
Engineering and Design
7.8
9.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 outshines the Dell Precision 5470 with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a significantly superior GPU, making it excellent for demanding engineering and design tasks that require intense computational power and intricate graphics processing. Although the Dell offers solid performance with a capable processor, sufficient RAM for many tasks, and a professional-grade GPU, it is better suited for less resource-intensive projects and benefits from greater portability and longer battery life, aspects that are somewhat important for on-the-go productivity.
Content Creation
7.8
8.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 is 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
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.9
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Precision 5470's screen offers clarity and vibrancy due to its resolution and brightness, making it pleasant for everyday tasks. In engineering and design, this laptop's ability to display a wide range of colors is critical, and it performs well but doesn't match the superior color reproduction capabilities of the Razer Blade 18, which has a display with broader color gamut coverage. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D tasks, both laptops fall short because of their lower refresh rates, which don't provide the smooth visuals preferred by gamers and professionals working with fast-moving graphics.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,669
$3,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Dell Precision 5470 has a price of $1,669 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $3,200.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Dell Precision 5470 and Razer Blade 18 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 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Precision 5470 | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,669 | $3,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.26 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.27" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
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 | 3 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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."
Razer Blade 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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