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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 15 is less expensive and offers a good balance for general use, with a larger screen size that's beneficial for productivity tasks. It has a longer battery life, which can be crucial if you're often on the move without access to power. However, if you're into intensive gaming or need better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, the Razer Blade 14, despite being more costly, has a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate. It's also more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, but this comes at the cost of shorter battery life. Both laptops offer high-quality keyboards, but the Razer Blade 14 has an edge with customizable RGB keyboard lighting and a more gaming-oriented appearance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 15
- Very good for software development
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8
7.9
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 15 is only fair.
The Dell XPS 15 is equipped with a capable GPU for gaming and 3D tasks and sports a solid screen refresh rate, though it's not as high as some gaming-specific models; it also features a strong CPU and a quality screen but is heavier and bulkier compared to the Razer Blade 14, which boasts a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, desirable for smooth and responsive gaming as well as 3D rendering, complemented by a top-tier CPU and high-quality display, wrapped in a lightweight and more portable design.
Screen Quality
7.4
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
606.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Dell XPS 15 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for software development, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Dell XPS 15 and the Razer Blade 14 offer displays with high resolution and brightness, ensuring sharp, clear images and good visibility in various lighting conditions. The screens on both laptops are well-suited for engineering and design, providing wide color gamuts that cover DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which is essential for accurate color representation in professional editing and modeling. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may not deliver as smooth of an experience as screens designed specifically for these tasks, which often boast much higher refresh rates for fluid motion.
Cost
$1,000
$1,900
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 15 has a price of $1,000 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
606.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Dell XPS 15 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for general use.
The Dell XPS 15 has a strong processor, ample RAM, and a high-quality IPS screen, combined with a larger battery, which together offer excellent general performance and a long battery life; however, it's slightly heavier and bulkier than the Razer Blade 14. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 prioritizes portability and high screen resolution while maintaining great processing power and RAM, but with a smaller battery, it may not last as long between charges.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 and Dell XPS 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 15, with an Intel i7 processor and Intel Arc A370M GPU, is well-suited for engineering and design due to its capable performance for CPU-intensive tasks and solid screen quality; however, the Razer Blade 14 stands out in the same fields with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, providing even higher performance, particularly in graphics-related workloads, combined with a higher-resolution screen, which can be crucial for detail-oriented design work.
Content Creation
8.3
8.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 15 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.1
7.9
9.0/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 15 to be very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 14 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell XPS 15 has 10 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to have very good portability, while the Dell XPS 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Dell XPS 15 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 XPS 15 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 15 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.6'' x 9.1'' x 0.71'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.21 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.57" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.06" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 86 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 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 | 606 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Dell XPS 15
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PCMag
Matthew Buzzi | May 2023
"The 2023 Dell XPS 15 is more or less exactly what you'd expect from the company flagship. Its fresh components deliver measurably superior power and longevity, while the machine's premium build and design remain intact. It may not be overly exciting, but XPS loyalists and upgraders should be more than happy."
Razer Blade 14
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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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