Nice video, though not really a fair comparison. At Razer blade's price range you can get an Alienware with i7 cpu, gtx 1070, 4k display, ssd + hdd combo, which has a way better performance.
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Jinyu Xie I agree... Or the Razer should have been compared to a MSI Stealth
For 1799 , You get a 6700HQ , 256GB PCIE SSD + 1 TB + 99whr + 4K OLED + 1060 + great speakers from Alienware For the same price you get a 1080p + Only 256GB NVME ssd +NO HDD + NO 4K + 70whr from razer + a shit load of problems in the pascal variant ( look in razer's forums )
The 99wh battery on the alienware lasts longer while gaming than the blade. Go to the gym and then, once your little arms have strengthened, put it in the zipper garage of a backpack.
Carlos Garcia the Alienware Balaji S was mentioning is the 13 inch which only weighs .25 lbs more than the Razer. So, not exactly much difference on the weight. I don't know why he compared an Alienware with lower specs in this video (the Alienware has an i7 processor for a few hundred cheaper than the Razer with other similar specs, so the winner is obvious I would think), which made it seem like the Razer was more powerful. Kinda misleading.
Fantastic exactly the review Iwas looking for. Breaking it down into categories like that was a very good idea. The only thing I would say is that it would have helped if the laptops were showing the same image when you were comparing the displays. Otherwise, great job!
Would've have been a better comparison if both of them we're I7's, Both QHD's and had the same SSD and RAM size, considering that the Alienware's specs is in a handicap in this video gives the Razer Blade a huge advantage over the Alienware, still a good quality video review tho, keep it up!
Would have been a more accurate comparison if you compared the Alienware 13 to the Razer Blade and tried to match them spec to spec i7 to i7, 1060 to 1060, QHD screen to QHD screen. Also while gaming the Razer Blade sounds like a damned hair dryer under load while the Alienware 15 and 13 are relatively quiet.
0perativeX do I hear salt because the Razer Blade is better? Lulz, even at the same specs, the Razer Blade is better, more portable and overall just a better built device
Beatbox Blake no man,when you compare something, it must have same specifications.whats the point of comparing two different processors which i7 is obviously better? secondly, it depends on preferences. For me,Razer has too..small..not strong quality ,its small and too thin and too much plastic for a gaming laptop.I prefer heavier, solid device for gaming..the razer build reminds me of all laptops which students use to school ..
Akretreda Nyx I don't think you are very educated on the Razer Blade, it's not plastic lol, it's full unibody anodized aluminum actually, it is built with immaculate quality, and the Alienwares are made out of Plastic...
Nice video, but I think it is much better to choose 2 laptops with same CPU ,GPU, and Ram. You can also measure the noise level during gaming as that is also quite important.
gaming to the razerblade? The alienware optional gtx 1070 is much faster than the razerblades gtx 1060. and you can get a faster cpu with the alienware if you pay the same price as the razertblade
exactly, should have compared an i7 Alienware to the Razorblade. would have been a better gaming comparison. you can basically get an Alienware 15 R3 with 1070 for the same price as the Razorblade with the 1060
i dont see a situation where youd want something heavy and bigger nowadays. if you just stay home might as well get a desktop, but if youre moving a lot going to school. get the lighter and thin laptop
David Garcia I am a freelance film maker (I'm 22). so I am use to carry around a lot of heavy gear. the alienware is faster (optional faster cpu and gtx 1070) and has better battery life (99watt hour battery). so for me it's the logical choice. It's only slightly heavier but worth it. Edit: I already have a desktop, and am considering selling it because I am always on the move. Alienware 15 is much more practical than putting a desktop, monitor and keyboard in the back of my car
+Makoro Gaming thanks bro! welcome to the channel, going to try to get more content out and taking a lot of the feedback on here into consideration to bring better and better videos
It wouldn't really be fair. Razer has to charge more for their laptops since they are a smaller company. Alienware was bought by DELL a little over 10 years ago and since they are part of a much larger company they aren't as desperate to make enough money to stay in business since they already dominate a few parts of the PC market. (Everyday use/gaming and everything in-between, they have a PC for everything.) And have more than enough money to stay in business. While Razer only has 3 laptops. The Stealth, Blade and Blade Pro which are made for gaming and not everyday basic computer usage.
Jeff Goldblum You are obiously not a well read person or do not know how to read a set of financials(from a year ago for Dell). Razer's most recent fund raising put them on a valuation of US$1.5bn (a 5% stake purchased for US$75m). Dell had sales of about 40 times that value a year ago and the company is valued at around US$91bn minus the debt from the US$67bn EMC purchase. The most recent Alienware sales alone are a multiple of Razer's 3-year-in-decline sales of around US$300m.
If I could get either laptop for free, it would certainly be the Blade. You do lose a lot of elegance, thinness, and maturity when going with the Alienware, but for much cheaper it's hard to complain.
Upgrade the Alienware to the price of the Razer and then it will be a little more fair in my opinion. I like the Razer stuff alot but the Price to Performance ratio is not on par with Alienware. But if aesthetics and size mean the most to you then I can not blame anyone for liking the Razer stuff more. Good video though keep them coming!
Your reviews are EXCELENT! I really like your price to performance comparison... However I never hear reviewer's talk about warranty... After much review watching... and trying to find a laptop that would last me a long time... I decided to throw portability out the window and I went with the MSI GT73VR Titan -003. It is a HUGE BEAST and has the GTX1080 Graphics card with 16GB Ram (upgradable to 64GB), 125GB ssd, 1tb 7200 HDD.. and comes with a 2 year warranty plus three months if you register in the first 30 days... If you put the laptop on A Citi charge card they doubled the warranty for FREE so that I have a 4 year and 6 month warranty! Thanks again for your enthusiastic review... you got me all pumped up about a new laptop again!
Laptops that are thicker (Alienware) usually have a lot less fan noises when the laptop is trying to process a very high end game, as for a thin laptop (razer) has a very sleek design but watch out because the fan noise is a lot louder on the razer. This shouldn’t matter so much if you are using headphones because you won’t be able to hear the fan noise so well, but some people like speakers better
Just got my Alienware R4 17 and I couldn't be happier. You can find these for under 1,600 on Amazon if you dig deep enough. I love this computer, its totally worth the money.
lol jp I referred to Nick with the "that's a joke, right?" thing. I completely agree with you. I made a post about how it's unjust to compare to a lower spec. Either you compare by price or by spec, and he did none of those, which is rather disappointing.
Honestly man, at first I liked Dave Lee and Linus's channels the most when it came to laptop reviews. But! Your diligence and hard work won me over. You cover such a variety of gaming laptops and tackle some tough comparisons, I can only stop and appreciate the effort! Awe of Tech is the best!
One category I would have liked to see was noise levels under load. The Razer Blade might have had slightly higher performance with acceptable temps, but at what cost? That is definitely something I consider when looking for a high performance laptop.
great video. would you compare the alienware 13R3 with the razer blade? also when doing display comparisons, could you use the same wallpaper or picture so we can get a better idea of the differences
Hi! Can you please answer this question? im thinking of buying the razer blade can you do regular things on it? like typing for school and watching youtube and etc . thanks for the review helped for choices!
If the Razer was 2000 dollars wouldn't it have been fair to beef the alienware up to that price or beef up a alienware 13 to that price? I liked the video, but seemed very apples to oranges.
I just got the Razer Blade (late 16), and although it generally is really awesome and I love it, it has one major issue that shouldn't be overseen if you spend this amount of money on a gaming laptop, or any laptop for that matter. The wifi antenna - because of how compact the blade is, the developers had to basically cram everything inside so your getting great looks but a horrible wifi reception. I've been using this thing for about 10 hours now, just testing all the things I usually use and/or need, and I think I could deal with the noise (it really is very loud), but the wifi is a deal breaker so I will be ordering the alienware instead and sending this one back. I'm usually more of a mac user so I would have loved nothing more than a sleek looking powerhouse.
*Awesome video mate!! ...But you actually forgot to mention the worst point in favour to the Blade: how ridiculously LOUD it is. Most blade owners complain about the loudness even at complete idle, with the fans always spinning from the moment you press the power button. Yes it's sleek and compact, but that's just too much of a drawback and issue imho. Noise under gaming would be tolerable, but not at idle. This was a huge deal-breaker for me.*
I just tried and returned a gs63vr (15".. technically the gs43vr would be more equivalent to the blade @ 14"). The build is decent but not at blade level.. the performance is the same or slightly better, and the battery life is worse due to a smaller battery. (The 14" msi has a slightly larger battery than 15" but it's around 61 whr vs the blade's 70 whr; the 15" gs63vr has even less, around 57whr I believe)
might be a dumb question, but i'm just getting into PC gaming. What is the program you're using to test the gaming aspects of the computers? Great Video!
Nice video. Please do compare the Aorus X7 DT V6 to the Razer Blade Pro..... Both 1080 GTX.... 120HZ 3K vs 60Hz 4K 100% RGB... 6820hk @ 4.0 vs 6700hq..... Same weight and thickness.... Full keyboard vs Mechanical keyboard.... $3200 vs $4400 (2TB models)
Wow! You look at the stats and think oh they are pretty close, the RAZER had a a slight edge though, but then you mention the price and bam! That Alienware is astounding value plus you can upgrade it yourself, that's the advantage of a thicker laptop I guess.
Seriously comparing a 6300 to a 6700hq, 8gb to 16gb, hdd to m.2 ssd, 2000$ to a 1250$ ....this comparison sucks. I myself will choose the razer blade if i need it because it's one of the best but it should not be compared to a lower spec laptop only to justify its glory. #respect tech #peace
I'm pretty sure I mention throughout the video various configuration options that alienware offers? In addition to emphasizing the importance of price-to-performance.
Yeah, u did. But come on, there's no reason for comparing them. Different specs, different price point.....how will you even give justice to the price to performance ratio, they both have nothing in common (except they are both gaming laptops 😜). Atleast they should have the same price point in order to justify the price to performance. Thank you #peace #respecttech
Bhisak Dutta actually, having the lower spec Alienware hold up against the higher spec blade with a massive price range difference just glorifies the Alienware. If I had enough money to choose either laptop, I'd just buy the Alienware and spend the rest on a Ps4 or Switch, if gaming if the main concern. Hell I'd have enough left over for buying a few dozen extra games even. #realLifeExperience #Alien15R3owner #savingForAPs4OrSwitch
It's a great video, so kudos. But in my humble opinion it would have been better to compare similar machines in terms of screen size and internals. Also you never mentioned the I/O ports which could be a game changer for some people. Also the possibility to upgrade the Alienware is really important to know. It just wasn't a fair review in my opinion and slightly biased. Keep up the good work!!
what is your pick jon? i just bought an alienware 15" for 2000$ (early black friday deal) with 1070 gtx/ 16gb ram/ 512GB PCIe SSD (Boot) + 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s (Storage) /Killer 1535 802.11ac 2x2 WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1/Lithium Ion (99 Wh) Battery..... and it feels that im getting a better deal than the razer with better specs ... it is a desktop replacement so i really want the best choice... looking forward for your reply Jon
+Carlos Hernandez Definitely the right choice for a desktop replacement. they really are different categories. I should have mentioned that more in the video. the 1070s a big jump up, around 50% avg fps gain, long battery life and more storage capacity. If you do ever want to use the alienware graphics amplifier down the road, they are much more affordable than the competitions (forgot to mention that). Also, there's eye tracking on the Alienware I had in this video. I haven't had enough time to play around with it much, so holding thoughts on it for now --- I tried it in the Division. The Razer Blade shines for someone who values the thin premium design and sort of sinister mac book pro vibe that games --- over what you can get for your dollar if the emphasis was more on strictly gaming performance / internal components.
This is kinda unfair when comparing the base of alienware whic has 8GB of ram compared to 16 GB of Razer and bit low spec processor ... Could have get the $1400 laptop which would have same specs like 16GB and core i7 and that would have make more sense... I've seen reviews on other channels.. Alienware was far more better :)
Yea I just put a rant a few comments up...it looks like this guy likes the razor better but never says it...every time the Alienware had something better...he somehow averted the situation by mentioning something totally different about the razor and how it still "gets a point" because of ". ".....this review was not very well thought out
Justin Sylva LOL ikr :p that's why he's having less subs compared to other Tech reviewers even though his presentation is better in some cases. He forgot to mention a very radical thing about the display. The Razer even though it's little bright but doesn't comes with a bluelight filter. But all the Alienware laptops does by so far. So the point should have gone with Alienware and also brightness doesn't mean vibrant... He said at a point that Razer got vibrant colours.. OH HELL NO! Alienware even though less bright I've seen on other channels, Alienware gives most vibrant even more than the curved Predator... :) and this guy said something opposite :P
Israel Alvarado An example for you friend... Have the constant as a GTX 1080. Use a base Core i5 in one rig and a base i7 in another. The rig with the i7 takes the cake upto 5FPS. Now change have both GPU and CPU constant and vary the RAM... 8gb vs 16gb. The one with the 16GB gives faster game load times and a slight FPS increase like 2-3FPS more. And you were saying it doesn't matter really buddy? C'mon man don't do this mate :/ That was a CRYSIS done with Alienware in this video. :P
Professional NooB depends how the game was built, majority of them rely more on the GPU and get similar performances on class. Now if you want to really use something in a better example, try using an i3 with an amd card versus nvidia, framerate drips by the 20s due to how they handle draw calls. Some games making good of the CPU like his doom showcase and assassins creed where they fall much higher on the 10-20 range
I used to have an alienware laptop with 980m but I sold it to my friend so we could game together. but the alienware was amazing never any problems, and it played any game on ultra and still does on some games!
it's annoying isn't it? many good models coming out and a lot of tough decisions for laptop gamers, both a good and bad thing. There is one BIG factor that you may need to consider AlienWare Razor Asus all have external graphics docks for their particular laptop offerings, so there is the option to be able to upgrade your laptops graphics card down the road.
There is somethings you also need to know about eGpus. They all are different, I'm not sure if asus will use a thunderbolt 3 or a special cable like alienware. Thunderbolt 3 is OK.. It has bottlenecks and it will increase as more powerful gpus come and is around 20-25% slower (Internal display) and 10-15% slower (external display) with gtx 1080 compared to i7 6700k gtx 1080 desktop. And it also has input lag which every competitive player hates. Alienware graphics amplifier on the other hand is not just around 250$ cheaper than razer core but also performs much better! Being just around 5-8% slower (internal display) and 2-3% slower (external display) with a gtx 1080. (I'm talking about games that are not that much cpu intensive) It also doesn't have any input lag as its using pci.e cable in the first place.. In some games you won't even notice even 2 fps difference between a i7 6700hq + amp 1080 vs i7 6700k . But if you have a i7 6820hk version then... There is no fps difference at all! In fact in some cases it will actually performance better lol. There is a video on it.
I've been looking at a laptop that would be similar to the Razer Blade or the new 1060 Alienware 15 R3. I would like the laptop to have a 1060 graphics card, 1080p or 4k resolution (can't decide), i7, 512gb ssd, 16gb memory, doesn't run hot, lightweight, and good to great battery life. Price of course is a factor. Is there a laptop that would have all these specs? If so, which ones would you recommend? Thanks all. Great reviews BTW.
yes you can, it has one 8gb stick and you can add another. It supports up to 32gb if you wanted to go with two 16gb sticks. Also, there's three m.2 drive bays if you wanted for more storage
Your probably should have specked them the same. It would have been more balanced and the price to performance would have been more accurate. An Alienware with the same specs as Razer blade is more expensive. The Razer blade is a high end gaming notebook and you compared it to a laptop with low end specs for a gaming laptop. 8 gb of ram and no ssd and i5 is always going to be way cheaper than hire end products. No hate just suggestions because I found this video to be somewhat unhelpful as it compared to completely different things.
Bobby Bobby actually an Alienware with the same specs is MUCH cheaper. For the price of the blade you could get an i7-7700, 16gb ddr4 2677, GTX 1070, 512gb nvme + 1tb hdd, and 40% larger battery.
+Nathan Anand I disagree, the alienware 13 r3 does have an i7 6700hq and gtx 1060 and would come at a even lower price with more upgrade available with 72 whr battery. Don't underestimate alienware 13 r3, better than the base model of alienware 15 r3.
I value thinness and portability above most things because of school. You pay a premium for the Blade because of the amount of engineering it took to get it in such a small form factor, without compromising on power at all. For me, it's definitely a premium I'm willing to pay. There's just so many i7-6700hq, GTX 1060 "gaming" laptops on the market, so this one doesn't really peak my interest. They've not done anything new. 2 more Whr on the battery isn't really enough to change my mind.
Nathan Reyes Sorry, I wanted to say 76 watt hour, but I'm sure it will not matter to you. But alienware 13 r3 does have a smaller screen and may as well be as portable as a razerblade. But if you value thinness more then OLED display, unbreakable design, 400 dollars less, and way more potential to upgrade for future proofing it, brighter and better display, and better battery then go ahead. Razer is a better choice for you :)
Futuristic Modz there are so many generations of the r3 15". it will depend on your pick. there are the i7 with gtx 1060 or i7 with gtx1070. with those alone you should easily get above 60 fps with high settings. for proof, I can't remember exactly who it was that reviewed this r3 using gta but he got around 93fps I believe on gta. if that doesn't say something. I can't explain it anymore
The only advantage I see the Razor Blade has over the Alien Ware 15 R3 is because of the proven aluminum anodized design famously used by MacBooks. ( I have a MacBook pro for most of my personal computing) slim clean possibly contribute to better thermal management. This is a big factor for me, BUT the Alienware when customizing offers better performance, higher screen resolutions. The Alien 13" is closer to the size of my 13" MacBook Pro, but the Razor is aesthically similar instead.. The other factor is the external graphics amplifier. Alienware -proprietary connection to the external graphics -not as aesthetically uniform as the alienware r3 laptops -cannot plug and play, meaning you will need to restart the computer every time you plug/unplug the connection +the proprietary connection has a higher bandwidth then thunderbolt 3 +the alienware graphic amplifier you can fit very large graphics cards like a Titan x unsure if you can - feed back on to the internal monitor with the external graphics card, like you do the razor core, But if it can will it have bandwidth limits like thunderbolt 3. leaning towards the Alienware 13" OLED full spec'd model
this review was extremely helpful! When looking at laptops I wanted solid performance, quality build, and a very portable design. This review showed me the clear choice FOR ME was the Razer Blade. I totally understand why others would prefer te Alienware though. With an upgraded system for the same price it's an absolute beast. For me though the portability and size were more important. Thanks for the help!
Your Firestrike score for the Razer is off. Mine gets 9300 with the latest drivers (you got 8700). Also, could you do a comparison between RB14 with the new Macbook Pro 15 please?
Get MacBook 15 if you want to do editing. Get razer blade 14 if you want to do gaming. Get razer blade 14 if you want to do both. As MacBook can't game lol
Rock GamingTV You are absolutely correct, the razer blade is a good mix between form factor and performance for editing and gaming, in my opinion at least.
Nice video. I ended up having to make a decision between these two machines; they both felt sturdier than MSI and ROG machines. Coming from my MacBook Pro Retina (2012) with a GT 650M GPU, both of these machines with the GTX 1060 blew me away and the new MBPs, well, I have switched to Windows so that tells you how I feel about them. I chose the Razer Blade because the trackpad felt better and the machine is smaller and quite a bit lighter than the AW. They are both awesome machines. I paid just under $2,000 for my RB at the Microsoft Store and the AW with the i7-6700HQ, 16GB and a 512GB SSD, not sure if it is a fast as the one in the RB but it does come with a 1TB mechanical drive as well, is about $1700. So a few hundred less. The weight, size, trackpad (coming from a MacBook Pro) all pushed me over the edge to get the RB. I also don't care for all of the LED lighting on the edge of the AW or the lit up trackpad. Just couldn't see myself in a coffee shop with that machine. Again, they are both awesome machines. Hope this comment is a helpful addition to the video to anyone considering both machines.
I have a early 2015 model Alienware 15 with i7 clocked in 2.50 GHz and some Intel graphics card cuz I didn't know tech at the time..I'm thinking of upgrading my graphics card what the best ones? I heard nvidia gtx 980 and gtx 750 are good but I'm unclear does the higher number mean better? Which cards are better
awe of tech which would you say is the better laptop the alienware 15 r3 base model with i5 (1060) or the GL502VM base model i7 (1060) both are same price.
That's a tough one, I'd probably go with the GL502VM, just since I'd personally put strong emphasis on having an i7. amzn.to/2gnARwW And the G-SYNC panel on the GL502VS I reviewed with the GTX 1070 is so buttery smooth to game on. Haven't personally tested the VM, so not sure on the cooling though. The 502VS cooling is awesome, but now hearing the VM which has a slightly thinner chassis gets a little warm. Keyboard, trackpad, lights, speakers, upgradability, a win for alienware IMO. VM, 1.5 inches less depth, smidge thinner, and over 2 lbs lighter if weight/dimensions matter.
Thanks for taking the time to get so in depth with these laptops. I disagree a little having tried both, (and owning a Blade) that the keyboard on the Blade is far superior in my opinion not only because of the Chroma lighting but also the style and quality. I didn't like the Dell keyboard at all and think they could have spent more time, especially considering that some of their other notebooks have pretty stellar keyboards as far as comfort and design. I also think the Alienware's lighting is too much, they went a little overboard trying to deliver a "gamer" type aesthetic. Filling a Mid Tower rig with LED strips or even cold cathodes can be great looking, especially if its subtle but this doesn't translate well into a laptop design and ends up looking wayyy too flashy. But all in all they're both great notebooks and the Dell is a good option as I think the Razer Blade is a bit over priced.. Even when Razer is largely considered as the Apple of Windows laptops as far as build quality and design. The new Blade Pro is especially over priced and shouldn't even be considered by the majority of people. Anyway, keep up the comparison videos! Try to get your hands on an ASUS or MSI and maybe do a round up video comparing all the current Pascal attempts by different manufacturers.
It's possible the internal temps were celcius and the external were Fahrenheit.. either that or you could boil water on the outside of the device while gaming which seems odd. (maybe these companies should get into the Tea business as an added accessory)
Gaming machines would excel if you worked/lived in the Arctic. You could probably get some off the charts overclocking The devices can also double duty as much needed heaters.
The main PRO and main reason why I chose the Razor Blade over ALL OTHER gaming laptops is the portability. Its lighter and yet still powerful. If you carry a laptop with you everyday this is by far the best imo.
cool video, I do think its important to note that you can get a 1070 with the Alienware so you can take advantage of the bigger footprint and weight. Razer definitely has a better form factor.. Just wish the Razer had the option for a 1070 :/
Could u compare the dell xps 15 vs the razer blade here? Cause i know they are in different catergories but i don't know which one of em i am going to buy for university. Gonna study video editing btw .
Double Post: Hey "Awe of Tech," how significant of a disparity in performance will I see between the two following rigs based purely upon the specs listed below? Alienware 15 R3 = GTX 1070, "Kaby Lake" i7 7820 HK @ 2.9GHz Versus Razer Blade (2017 Model) = GTX 1060, "Kaby Lake" i7 7700 HQ @ 2.8GHz
I got a alienware 15 and I love it. Doesn't get to hot, great performance, and looks amazing. Mine does not have that weird vent thing on the back though. Which is a plus for me because it just looks uglier with that.
Such a tough call on what to decide on. I'm torn between this razer and this Alienware. Both i7s, both 16gb ram, both nvidia 1060. Blade has the ssd. Chance to upgrade both. Blade is like a MacBook build and the Alienware is a tank. I really don't know what to do. Wow tough call.
+Damar Hatij looks awesome --- I can't believe it! I remember when I was excited to have 200 subscribers was talking to a friend about how cool it would be to have 500 subs lol =)
Razor blade is for someone that wants a sleek sexy machine or a MacBook Pro but Windows and also can game pretty damn good. AlienWare is built slightly bigger to accommodate more robust internals and a larger screen. I would say Alienware, MSI, etc,etc are 100% gaming laptops. Razor is part gaming laptop part Ultrabook.
People in the comments! I’m new to gaming Laptops! I dot have enough room for a full pc set up. And I really like the AW. I’d be doing games like world of Warcraft, D and D, and other games like that, for a while maybe an 1-3 hours do you think that the AW would work well for that?
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Nice video, though not really a fair comparison. At Razer blade's price range you can get an Alienware with i7 cpu, gtx 1070, 4k display, ssd + hdd combo, which has a way better performance.
Jinyu Xie I agree... Or the Razer should have been compared to a MSI Stealth
Yep good point.
Agree
True, but the Blade is certainly no slouch when it comes to performance.
ya but for people that need battery life, razor blade wins
This should be an Alienware win because of build quality, I understand the draw for the temps but alienware should have the build quality
Overall in my experience
The razer blade - A Powerful Windows Macbook equivalent
Alienware Laptops - Desktop replacement
For 1799 , You get a 6700HQ , 256GB PCIE SSD + 1 TB + 99whr + 4K OLED + 1060 + great speakers from Alienware
For the same price you get a 1080p + Only 256GB NVME ssd +NO HDD + NO 4K + 70whr from razer + a shit load of problems in the pascal variant ( look in razer's forums )
Yea I don't wanna get a giant ass Alienware, how tf am I supposed to carry it around? It'll make me look like a nerd, nd the battery don't last long
The 99wh battery on the alienware lasts longer while gaming than the blade.
Go to the gym and then, once your little arms have strengthened, put it in the zipper garage of a backpack.
Carlos Garcia the Alienware Balaji S was mentioning is the 13 inch which only weighs .25 lbs more than the Razer. So, not exactly much difference on the weight. I don't know why he compared an Alienware with lower specs in this video (the Alienware has an i7 processor for a few hundred cheaper than the Razer with other similar specs, so the winner is obvious I would think), which made it seem like the Razer was more powerful. Kinda misleading.
I prefer something that's cheaper and powerful. I don't care if it's bulky, as long as it gives better results and performance
and I have the 17 r4 and it's running overwatch better than most pc's
Depends, i prefer the small thin powerful Razor because i travel a lot (studying abroad)
However, Razor is so overpriced so i would go with Alienware
Asaad Bokhari yeah alienware is way better in my opinion. I love mine
Fantastic exactly the review Iwas looking for. Breaking it down into categories like that was a very good idea. The only thing I would say is that it would have helped if the laptops were showing the same image when you were comparing the displays. Otherwise, great job!
Would've have been a better comparison if both of them we're I7's, Both QHD's and had the same SSD and RAM size, considering that the Alienware's specs is in a handicap in this video gives the Razer Blade a huge advantage over the Alienware, still a good quality video review tho, keep it up!
Agree. I5 chip in Alienware makes it look bad
Lei Wang It looks bad anyway..
agreed, the new pascal gpu's work better with the i7
Would have been a more accurate comparison if you compared the Alienware 13 to the Razer Blade and tried to match them spec to spec i7 to i7, 1060 to 1060, QHD screen to QHD screen. Also while gaming the Razer Blade sounds like a damned hair dryer under load while the Alienware 15 and 13 are relatively quiet.
0perativeX I'm with you this test do not seem correct
Agree man.
0perativeX do I hear salt because the Razer Blade is better? Lulz, even at the same specs, the Razer Blade is better, more portable and overall just a better built device
Beatbox Blake no man,when you compare something, it must have same specifications.whats the point of comparing two different processors which i7 is obviously better? secondly, it depends on preferences. For me,Razer has too..small..not strong quality ,its small and too thin and too much plastic for a gaming laptop.I prefer heavier, solid device for gaming..the razer build reminds me of all laptops which students use to school ..
Akretreda Nyx I don't think you are very educated on the Razer Blade, it's not plastic lol, it's full unibody anodized aluminum actually, it is built with immaculate quality, and the Alienwares are made out of Plastic...
Nice video, but I think it is much better to choose 2 laptops with same CPU ,GPU, and Ram. You can also measure the noise level during gaming as that is also quite important.
gaming to the razerblade? The alienware optional gtx 1070 is much faster than the razerblades gtx 1060. and you can get a faster cpu with the alienware if you pay the same price as the razertblade
exactly, should have compared an i7 Alienware to the Razorblade. would have been a better gaming comparison. you can basically get an Alienware 15 R3 with 1070 for the same price as the Razorblade with the 1060
razer is still better when it comes to build quality and the size and weight of it. rather get the razer instead of carrying that brick around.
David Garcia depends what you need it for. I use to carry a 2005 dell inspiron 6000 to school and back, and that was heavier than the aleinware
i dont see a situation where youd want something heavy and bigger nowadays. if you just stay home might as well get a desktop, but if youre moving a lot going to school. get the lighter and thin laptop
David Garcia I am a freelance film maker (I'm 22). so I am use to carry around a lot of heavy gear. the alienware is faster (optional faster cpu and gtx 1070) and has better battery life (99watt hour battery). so for me it's the logical choice. It's only slightly heavier but worth it.
Edit: I already have a desktop, and am considering selling it because I am always on the move. Alienware 15 is much more practical than putting a desktop, monitor and keyboard in the back of my car
I got an Alienware 15R3 for $984.00 shipped (refurb) 1 yr warranty
i7-6700, 16 gb ram ,gtx 1060 6gb , 7200rpm 1tb drive
ive been waiting for this video... and you..you Just upload it!!!! +1 subscriber i hope this channel grows fast
+Makoro Gaming thanks bro! welcome to the channel, going to try to get more content out and taking a lot of the feedback on here into consideration to bring better and better videos
Seems like your videos are getting better man. Keep it up! (Great graphics too)
Why not do the $2,000 Alienware config? That would be a real comparison.
It wouldn't really be fair. Razer has to charge more for their laptops since they are a smaller company. Alienware was bought by DELL a little over 10 years ago and since they are part of a much larger company they aren't as desperate to make enough money to stay in business since they already dominate a few parts of the PC market. (Everyday use/gaming and everything in-between, they have a PC for everything.) And have more than enough money to stay in business. While Razer only has 3 laptops. The Stealth, Blade and Blade Pro which are made for gaming and not everyday basic computer usage.
Not fair? Comparing two dissimilar specification has your approval? WTF?
Jeff Goldblum
You are obiously not a well read person or do not know how to read a set of financials(from a year ago for Dell).
Razer's most recent fund raising put them on a valuation of US$1.5bn (a 5% stake purchased for US$75m). Dell had sales of about 40 times that value a year ago and the company is valued at around US$91bn minus the debt from the US$67bn EMC purchase.
The most recent Alienware sales alone are a multiple of Razer's 3-year-in-decline sales of around US$300m.
because at the same price it would be no comparison except for form factor
DUPE dupe
Comparison Video of two AWEsome Gaming Laptops! Which is your favorite?
Awe of Tech I want the Alienware laptop but people keep saying it overheats and shuts down have you experienced that?
i got this laptop with a gtx1070 5 days ago since today i got this overheats issue but you just need a BIOS uptade!
Drakopiou does the bios update actually work though? ive heard from most people that it actually makes it worse
I have to say that Alienware 15 r 3 looks sick . Comparing to that , Razer not so attractive.
If I could get either laptop for free, it would certainly be the Blade. You do lose a lot of elegance, thinness, and maturity when going with the Alienware, but for much cheaper it's hard to complain.
Upgrade the Alienware to the price of the Razer and then it will be a little more fair in my opinion. I like the Razer stuff alot but the Price to Performance ratio is not on par with Alienware. But if aesthetics and size mean the most to you then I can not blame anyone for liking the Razer stuff more. Good video though keep them coming!
thank you, will try for next one
Your reviews are EXCELENT! I really like your price to performance comparison... However I never hear reviewer's talk about warranty... After much review watching... and trying to find a laptop that would last me a long time... I decided to throw portability out the window and I went with the MSI GT73VR Titan -003. It is a HUGE BEAST and has the GTX1080 Graphics card with 16GB Ram (upgradable to 64GB), 125GB ssd, 1tb 7200 HDD.. and comes with a 2 year warranty plus three months if you register in the first 30 days... If you put the laptop on A Citi charge card they doubled the warranty for FREE so that I have a 4 year and 6 month warranty! Thanks again for your enthusiastic review... you got me all pumped up about a new laptop again!
Absolutely love how thorough this review was. Thanks a lot man
Laptops that are thicker (Alienware) usually have a lot less fan noises when the laptop is trying to process a very high end game, as for a thin laptop (razer) has a very sleek design but watch out because the fan noise is a lot louder on the razer. This shouldn’t matter so much if you are using headphones because you won’t be able to hear the fan noise so well, but some people like speakers better
I got the r3 beefed out few days ago, saved $400 for dell's Black Friday's sale lol it's worth getting it right now
Just got my Alienware R4 17 and I couldn't be happier. You can find these for under 1,600 on Amazon if you dig deep enough. I love this computer, its totally worth the money.
why compare to a visibly lower spec computer?
which one
That's a joke, right?
umm no? the alienware he got there is much cheaper and lower spec. he should've compared to same spec alienware
lol jp I referred to Nick with the "that's a joke, right?" thing.
I completely agree with you. I made a post about how it's unjust to compare to a lower spec. Either you compare by price or by spec, and he did none of those, which is rather disappointing.
THANK YOU, this is the comparaison I was wating for !!
+like
Honestly man, at first I liked Dave Lee and Linus's channels the most when it came to laptop reviews. But! Your diligence and hard work won me over. You cover such a variety of gaming laptops and tackle some tough comparisons, I can only stop and appreciate the effort! Awe of Tech is the best!
Amazing comparison , new to your channel but I love your videos
great work! like your videos. this is exactly what I was looking for. thanks for making this 👍
+Jireh P glad you liked it :) yw!
One category I would have liked to see was noise levels under load. The Razer Blade might have had slightly higher performance with acceptable temps, but at what cost? That is definitely something I consider when looking for a high performance laptop.
great video. would you compare the alienware 13R3 with the razer blade? also when doing display comparisons, could you use the same wallpaper or picture so we can get a better idea of the differences
Hi! Can you please answer this question?
im thinking of buying the razer blade
can you do regular things on it?
like typing for school
and watching youtube
and etc . thanks for the review helped for choices!
Loved the vid and the optimism keep up the good work and more subscribers will follow definitley
+The Horror thanks my friend, will do, really appreciate the encouragement
If the Razer was 2000 dollars wouldn't it have been fair to beef the alienware up to that price or beef up a alienware 13 to that price? I liked the video, but seemed very apples to oranges.
exactly and people are going as far as to say that they should have compared it to the Alienware 13. Like Really?
It's $1500
I just got the Razer Blade (late 16), and although it generally is really awesome and I love it, it has one major issue that shouldn't be overseen if you spend this amount of money on a gaming laptop, or any laptop for that matter. The wifi antenna - because of how compact the blade is, the developers had to basically cram everything inside so your getting great looks but a horrible wifi reception. I've been using this thing for about 10 hours now, just testing all the things I usually use and/or need, and I think I could deal with the noise (it really is very loud), but the wifi is a deal breaker so I will be ordering the alienware instead and sending this one back.
I'm usually more of a mac user so I would have loved nothing more than a sleek looking powerhouse.
great review buddy! glad to see you are talking slower :) Gonna follow your reviews.
You're getting a lot better at speaking off the cuff. Getting close to subscribe time. Keep up the good work
+theenclave thanks so much, I've been working a lot on my speaking. it was difficult for me to complete a sentence with the camera on two years ago
Side lights are good as warnings for the truck drivers in case you are sitting in the middle of the highway at night.
Christopher Macias Yeah that's why I bought the Alienware. I game a lot on the highway and now those annoying truck drivers will be able to see me.
*Awesome video mate!! ...But you actually forgot to mention the worst point in favour to the Blade: how ridiculously LOUD it is. Most blade owners complain about the loudness even at complete idle, with the fans always spinning from the moment you press the power button. Yes it's sleek and compact, but that's just too much of a drawback and issue imho. Noise under gaming would be tolerable, but not at idle. This was a huge deal-breaker for me.*
How would you compare the razed blade to the Msi stealth series ? Build/ performance/ battery and value ?
Thx !
I just tried and returned a gs63vr (15".. technically the gs43vr would be more equivalent to the blade @ 14"). The build is decent but not at blade level.. the performance is the same or slightly better, and the battery life is worse due to a smaller battery. (The 14" msi has a slightly larger battery than 15" but it's around 61 whr vs the blade's 70 whr; the 15" gs63vr has even less, around 57whr I believe)
You should have also taken into consideration the upgradability of these laptops and compared the two with SKUs at similar prices.
might be a dumb question, but i'm just getting into PC gaming. What is the program you're using to test the gaming aspects of the computers? Great Video!
Nice video. Please do compare the Aorus X7 DT V6 to the Razer Blade Pro..... Both 1080 GTX.... 120HZ 3K vs 60Hz 4K 100% RGB... 6820hk @ 4.0 vs 6700hq..... Same weight and thickness.... Full keyboard vs Mechanical keyboard.... $3200 vs $4400 (2TB models)
Wow! You look at the stats and think oh they are pretty close, the RAZER had a a slight edge though, but then you mention the price and bam! That Alienware is astounding value plus you can upgrade it yourself, that's the advantage of a thicker laptop I guess.
Seriously comparing a 6300 to a 6700hq, 8gb to 16gb, hdd to m.2 ssd, 2000$ to a 1250$ ....this comparison sucks. I myself will choose the razer blade if i need it because it's one of the best but it should not be compared to a lower spec laptop only to justify its glory. #respect tech #peace
I'm pretty sure I mention throughout the video various configuration options that alienware offers? In addition to emphasizing the importance of price-to-performance.
Yeah, u did. But come on, there's no reason for comparing them. Different specs, different price point.....how will you even give justice to the price to performance ratio, they both have nothing in common (except they are both gaming laptops 😜). Atleast they should have the same price point in order to justify the price to performance. Thank you #peace #respecttech
Bhisak Dutta actually, having the lower spec Alienware hold up against the higher spec blade with a massive price range difference just glorifies the Alienware. If I had enough money to choose either laptop, I'd just buy the Alienware and spend the rest on a Ps4 or Switch, if gaming if the main concern. Hell I'd have enough left over for buying a few dozen extra games even. #realLifeExperience #Alien15R3owner #savingForAPs4OrSwitch
Bhisak Dutta 😤
It's a great video, so kudos. But in my humble opinion it would have been better to compare similar machines in terms of screen size and internals.
Also you never mentioned the I/O ports which could be a game changer for some people. Also the possibility to upgrade the Alienware is really important to know.
It just wasn't a fair review in my opinion and slightly biased.
Keep up the good work!!
what is your pick jon?
i just bought an alienware 15" for 2000$ (early black friday deal) with 1070 gtx/ 16gb ram/ 512GB PCIe SSD (Boot) + 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s (Storage) /Killer 1535 802.11ac 2x2 WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1/Lithium Ion (99 Wh) Battery..... and it feels that im getting a better deal than the razer with better specs ... it is a desktop replacement so i really want the best choice... looking forward for your reply Jon
+Carlos Hernandez Definitely the right choice for a desktop replacement. they really are different categories. I should have mentioned that more in the video. the 1070s a big jump up, around 50% avg fps gain, long battery life and more storage capacity. If you do ever want to use the alienware graphics amplifier down the road, they are much more affordable than the competitions (forgot to mention that). Also, there's eye tracking on the Alienware I had in this video. I haven't had enough time to play around with it much, so holding thoughts on it for now --- I tried it in the Division. The Razer Blade shines for someone who values the thin premium design and sort of sinister mac book pro vibe that games --- over what you can get for your dollar if the emphasis was more on strictly gaming performance / internal components.
ty so much for your reply take good care and keep up the good work
This is kinda unfair when comparing the base of alienware whic has 8GB of ram compared to 16 GB of Razer and bit low spec processor ... Could have get the $1400 laptop which would have same specs like 16GB and core i7 and that would have make more sense... I've seen reviews on other channels.. Alienware was far more better :)
Yea I just put a rant a few comments up...it looks like this guy likes the razor better but never says it...every time the Alienware had something better...he somehow averted the situation by mentioning something totally different about the razor and how it still "gets a point" because of ". ".....this review was not very well thought out
Justin Sylva LOL ikr :p that's why he's having less subs compared to other Tech reviewers even though his presentation is better in some cases. He forgot to mention a very radical thing about the display. The Razer even though it's little bright but doesn't comes with a bluelight filter. But all the Alienware laptops does by so far. So the point should have gone with Alienware and also brightness doesn't mean vibrant... He said at a point that Razer got vibrant colours.. OH HELL NO! Alienware even though less bright I've seen on other channels, Alienware gives most vibrant even more than the curved Predator... :) and this guy said something opposite :P
Professional NooB that doesn't really matter, its all about GPU for gaming. the CPU is the same class and memory is efficient
Israel Alvarado An example for you friend... Have the constant as a GTX 1080. Use a base Core i5 in one rig and a base i7 in another. The rig with the i7 takes the cake upto 5FPS.
Now change have both GPU and CPU constant and vary the RAM... 8gb vs 16gb. The one with the 16GB gives faster game load times and a slight FPS increase like 2-3FPS more.
And you were saying it doesn't matter really buddy? C'mon man don't do this mate :/ That was a CRYSIS done with Alienware in this video. :P
Professional NooB depends how the game was built, majority of them rely more on the GPU and get similar performances on class. Now if you want to really use something in a better example, try using an i3 with an amd card versus nvidia, framerate drips by the 20s due to how they handle draw calls. Some games making good of the CPU like his doom showcase and assassins creed where they fall much higher on the 10-20 range
nice review. thanks. any chance you will do alienware 13 with oled?
I used to have an alienware laptop with 980m but I sold it to my friend so we could game together. but the alienware was amazing never any problems, and it played any game on ultra and still does on some games!
It would help me out a lot should I get the msi gs73vr 17inch on Friday or get one of these you mentioned in video
it's annoying isn't it?
many good models coming out and a lot of tough decisions for laptop gamers, both a good and bad thing.
There is one BIG factor that you may need to consider
AlienWare
Razor
Asus
all have external graphics docks for their particular laptop offerings, so there is the option to be able to upgrade your laptops graphics card down the road.
There is somethings you also need to know about eGpus.
They all are different,
I'm not sure if asus will use a thunderbolt 3 or a special cable like alienware.
Thunderbolt 3 is OK.. It has bottlenecks and it will increase as more powerful gpus come and is around 20-25% slower (Internal display) and 10-15% slower (external display) with gtx 1080 compared to i7 6700k gtx 1080 desktop. And it also has input lag which every competitive player hates.
Alienware graphics amplifier on the other hand is not just around 250$ cheaper than razer core but also performs much better!
Being just around 5-8% slower (internal display) and 2-3% slower (external display) with a gtx 1080. (I'm talking about games that are not that much cpu intensive)
It also doesn't have any input lag as its using pci.e cable in the first place..
In some games you won't even notice even 2 fps difference between a i7 6700hq + amp 1080 vs i7 6700k .
But if you have a i7 6820hk version then... There is no fps difference at all! In fact in some cases it will actually performance better lol.
There is a video on it.
I've been looking at a laptop that would be similar to the Razer Blade or the new 1060 Alienware 15 R3. I would like the laptop to have a 1060 graphics card, 1080p or 4k resolution (can't decide), i7, 512gb ssd, 16gb memory, doesn't run hot, lightweight, and good to great battery life. Price of course is a factor. Is there a laptop that would have all these specs? If so, which ones would you recommend? Thanks all. Great reviews BTW.
Awe if you were to buy a gaming laptop gtx series, which one would you pick? I just cant decide. tks!!!
i got today my alienwarw r3 with i7 6820HK and gtx 1070 8gb..its Perfect
Akretreda Nyx Can i Pm you some questions?
Sure. You can use my e-mail jatt4@o2.pl
FallenAngel12K shouldve asked them here for the public to see
share the knowledge bros
Got a feeling that account is spam. Not gonna email it. Ive been browsing the subreddit Razer. Has some good info.
FallenAngel12K ok mate. its normal regular email used in poland.
Can you upgrade the RAM on the Alienware? for that price range i can sacrifice some performance and just upgrade the RAM since I like to multitask.
yes you can, it has one 8gb stick and you can add another. It supports up to 32gb if you wanted to go with two 16gb sticks. Also, there's three m.2 drive bays if you wanted for more storage
Abitosh how do I keep the fans clean on the razer blade?
Awe of Tech Good to know. Thanks :D
Danny Zaidan Dunno man I don't own one
How do you not have more subs? Your content is amazing!!
Your probably should have specked them the same. It would have been more balanced and the price to performance would have been more accurate. An Alienware with the same specs as Razer blade is more expensive. The Razer blade is a high end gaming notebook and you compared it to a laptop with low end specs for a gaming laptop. 8 gb of ram and no ssd and i5 is always going to be way cheaper than hire end products. No hate just suggestions because I found this video to be somewhat unhelpful as it compared to completely different things.
Bobby Bobby actually an Alienware with the same specs is MUCH cheaper. For the price of the blade you could get an i7-7700, 16gb ddr4 2677, GTX 1070, 512gb nvme + 1tb hdd, and 40% larger battery.
This isn’t a fair comparison, the laptops should both equal in price
isnt this kinda unfair, shouldnt a comparison it to the 13 R3 be more fair?
Angad Anand No, because the Alienware won a couple things only because its bigger. The Blade would perform even better against the smaller Alienware.
+Nathan Anand I disagree, the alienware 13 r3 does have an i7 6700hq and gtx 1060 and would come at a even lower price with more upgrade available with 72 whr battery. Don't underestimate alienware 13 r3, better than the base model of alienware 15 r3.
Plus, the fricken OLED would smash the razerblade.
I value thinness and portability above most things because of school. You pay a premium for the Blade because of the amount of engineering it took to get it in such a small form factor, without compromising on power at all. For me, it's definitely a premium I'm willing to pay.
There's just so many i7-6700hq, GTX 1060 "gaming" laptops on the market, so this one doesn't really peak my interest. They've not done anything new. 2 more Whr on the battery isn't really enough to change my mind.
Nathan Reyes
Sorry, I wanted to say 76 watt hour, but I'm sure it will not matter to you. But alienware 13 r3 does have a smaller screen and may as well be as portable as a razerblade. But if you value thinness more then OLED display, unbreakable design, 400 dollars less, and way more potential to upgrade for future proofing it, brighter and better display, and better battery then go ahead. Razer is a better choice for you :)
hoping to buy the Alienware 15 R3 in about 1-2 weeks i'm wondering would i be able to record & play gta at 60fps without really dropping?
Futuristic Modz there are so many generations of the r3 15". it will depend on your pick. there are the i7 with gtx 1060 or i7 with gtx1070. with those alone you should easily get above 60 fps with high settings. for proof, I can't remember exactly who it was that reviewed this r3 using gta but he got around 93fps I believe on gta. if that doesn't say something. I can't explain it anymore
The only advantage I see the Razor Blade has over the Alien Ware 15 R3 is because of the proven aluminum anodized design famously used by MacBooks. ( I have a MacBook pro for most of my personal computing)
slim
clean
possibly contribute to better thermal management.
This is a big factor for me, BUT the Alienware when customizing offers better performance, higher screen resolutions.
The Alien 13" is closer to the size of my 13" MacBook Pro, but the Razor is aesthically similar instead..
The other factor is the external graphics amplifier.
Alienware
-proprietary connection to the external graphics
-not as aesthetically uniform as the alienware r3 laptops
-cannot plug and play, meaning you will need to restart the computer every time you plug/unplug the connection
+the proprietary connection has a higher bandwidth then thunderbolt 3
+the alienware graphic amplifier you can fit very large graphics cards like a Titan x
unsure if you can - feed back on to the internal monitor with the external graphics card, like you do the razor core, But if it can will it have bandwidth limits like thunderbolt 3.
leaning towards the Alienware 13" OLED full spec'd model
I'm pretty sure... You can even fit a AIO Gpu inside the amp lol
Well nice
Ay john is there gonna be a review of the razer blade pro?
this review was extremely helpful! When looking at laptops I wanted solid performance, quality build, and a very portable design. This review showed me the clear choice FOR ME was the Razer Blade. I totally understand why others would prefer te Alienware though. With an upgraded system for the same price it's an absolute beast. For me though the portability and size were more important. Thanks for the help!
just got the razer blade.. its just incredible. so powerful and so small and light.
what's your favorite laptop size when gaming is the top priority? 13, 15 or 17?
keep up the good work sir. i am your fan now
+Clash Royale thnx so much, glad you're liking the content :)
Which is better for gaming on the razer blade,gtx1060, is it better in a wooden desk or glass o plastic?
Your Firestrike score for the Razer is off. Mine gets 9300 with the latest drivers (you got 8700).
Also, could you do a comparison between RB14 with the new Macbook Pro 15 please?
Get MacBook 15 if you want to do editing.
Get razer blade 14 if you want to do gaming.
Get razer blade 14 if you want to do both. As MacBook can't game lol
Rock GamingTV You are absolutely correct, the razer blade is a good mix between form factor and performance for editing and gaming, in my opinion at least.
Rock GamingTV I know, I just like to see two beautiful laptops next to each other ^^
Nice video. I ended up having to make a decision between these two machines; they both felt sturdier than MSI and ROG machines. Coming from my MacBook Pro Retina (2012) with a GT 650M GPU, both of these machines with the GTX 1060 blew me away and the new MBPs, well, I have switched to Windows so that tells you how I feel about them. I chose the Razer Blade because the trackpad felt better and the machine is smaller and quite a bit lighter than the AW. They are both awesome machines. I paid just under $2,000 for my RB at the Microsoft Store and the AW with the i7-6700HQ, 16GB and a 512GB SSD, not sure if it is a fast as the one in the RB but it does come with a 1TB mechanical drive as well, is about $1700. So a few hundred less. The weight, size, trackpad (coming from a MacBook Pro) all pushed me over the edge to get the RB. I also don't care for all of the LED lighting on the edge of the AW or the lit up trackpad. Just couldn't see myself in a coffee shop with that machine. Again, they are both awesome machines. Hope this comment is a helpful addition to the video to anyone considering both machines.
I have a early 2015 model Alienware 15 with i7 clocked in 2.50 GHz and some Intel graphics card cuz I didn't know tech at the time..I'm thinking of upgrading my graphics card what the best ones? I heard nvidia gtx 980 and gtx 750 are good but I'm unclear does the higher number mean better? Which cards are better
The fact that it's not as heavy, smaller and more simple is crucial for a lot of us I'm willing to spend the extra money just for the portability.
awe of tech which would you say is the better laptop the alienware 15 r3 base model with i5 (1060) or the GL502VM base model i7 (1060) both are same price.
That's a tough one, I'd probably go with the GL502VM, just since I'd personally put strong emphasis on having an i7. amzn.to/2gnARwW And the G-SYNC panel on the GL502VS I reviewed with the GTX 1070 is so buttery smooth to game on. Haven't personally tested the VM, so not sure on the cooling though. The 502VS cooling is awesome, but now hearing the VM which has a slightly thinner chassis gets a little warm. Keyboard, trackpad, lights, speakers, upgradability, a win for alienware IMO. VM, 1.5 inches less depth, smidge thinner, and over 2 lbs lighter if weight/dimensions matter.
Thanks for taking the time to get so in depth with these laptops. I disagree a little having tried both, (and owning a Blade) that the keyboard on the Blade is far superior in my opinion not only because of the Chroma lighting but also the style and quality. I didn't like the Dell keyboard at all and think they could have spent more time, especially considering that some of their other notebooks have pretty stellar keyboards as far as comfort and design. I also think the Alienware's lighting is too much, they went a little overboard trying to deliver a "gamer" type aesthetic. Filling a Mid Tower rig with LED strips or even cold cathodes can be great looking, especially if its subtle but this doesn't translate well into a laptop design and ends up looking wayyy too flashy. But all in all they're both great notebooks and the Dell is a good option as I think the Razer Blade is a bit over priced.. Even when Razer is largely considered as the Apple of Windows laptops as far as build quality and design. The new Blade Pro is especially over priced and shouldn't even be considered by the majority of people. Anyway, keep up the comparison videos! Try to get your hands on an ASUS or MSI and maybe do a round up video comparing all the current Pascal attempts by different manufacturers.
Hey dude next time for temps also put Celsius!
rauliyus He did?
It's possible the internal temps were celcius and the external were Fahrenheit.. either that or you could boil water on the outside of the device while gaming which seems odd. (maybe these companies should get into the Tea business as an added accessory)
Gaming machines would excel if you worked/lived in the Arctic.
You could probably get some off the charts overclocking
The devices can also double duty as much needed heaters.
rauliyus are you blind?. He clearly states the temps in Celsius. YDB
The main PRO and main reason why I chose the Razor Blade over ALL OTHER gaming laptops is the portability. Its lighter and yet still powerful. If you carry a laptop with you everyday this is by far the best imo.
cool video, I do think its important to note that you can get a 1070 with the Alienware so you can take advantage of the bigger footprint and weight. Razer definitely has a better form factor.. Just wish the Razer had the option for a 1070 :/
what is the cyan and black wall-like boards or someting? because I'm planning to buy some for my room ;)
Could u compare the dell xps 15 vs the razer blade here? Cause i know they are in different catergories but i don't know which one of em i am going to buy for university. Gonna study video editing btw .
+Awe of Tech Which do you think is better... the aw15r3 or the aw17r3 (both with the 10 series graphics cards)
Double Post:
Hey "Awe of Tech," how significant of a disparity in performance will I see between the two following rigs based purely upon the specs listed below?
Alienware 15 R3 = GTX 1070, "Kaby Lake" i7 7820 HK @ 2.9GHz
Versus
Razer Blade (2017 Model) = GTX 1060, "Kaby Lake" i7 7700 HQ @ 2.8GHz
@Awe of Tech whats the best gaming laptop to buy for 3000$ budget in 2017
what software did you use to make a razer and alienware hologram? 0:13 and 0:16
I got a alienware 15 and I love it. Doesn't get to hot, great performance, and looks amazing. Mine does not have that weird vent thing on the back though. Which is a plus for me because it just looks uglier with that.
Such a tough call on what to decide on. I'm torn between this razer and this Alienware. Both i7s, both 16gb ram, both nvidia 1060. Blade has the ssd. Chance to upgrade both. Blade is like a MacBook build and the Alienware is a tank. I really don't know what to do. Wow tough call.
review asus rog gl522jx pls :D
btw happy 20k john !
+Damar Hatij looks awesome --- I can't believe it! I remember when I was excited to have 200 subscribers was talking to a friend about how cool it would be to have 500 subs lol =)
Please can you tell me which one is the best they are both the same price msi gl62m 7rd v LENOVO IdeaPad Y700 15.6
i need a laptop for cad works and video editing a bit..im a light gamer.. so what wiil be the best choice at 1200$range??
Can u pls tell me, which one to buy Alienware 15 r3 gtx 1070 or Hp omen x 17t gtx 1070?
which one is best with the latest configuration....???
alienware 15 i7 7820 hq 32 gb ram 1070 g sync enabled
razer blade 14 UHD i 7 7700 hq
Razor blade is for someone that wants a sleek sexy machine or a MacBook Pro but Windows and also can game pretty damn good. AlienWare is built slightly bigger to accommodate more robust internals and a larger screen. I would say Alienware, MSI, etc,etc are 100% gaming laptops. Razor is part gaming laptop part Ultrabook.
Nice and informative review... thank you...
damn I needed this video so desperately !
this video is exactly what I needed !!! thanks SUBSCRIBED !
which one is better for computer programming?
Is it just me or does the keyboard backlight for the Razor Blade look brighter?
Alienware 15 R3 batter
hattan Drham I disagree.
Nathan Reyes Alienware gives better specs at same price. He just compared an i5 Alienware to an i7 Blade. Thats unfair
Manthan Wadiwala Perhaps the Alienware is a better value, but if I could get either for free, I would take the Blade.
Nathan Reyes omg dude go do something! how do you have this much time to reply to everyone
ياخي والله يحتار الواحد انا محتار بين ثنين يا الين وير 17 انش كامل ولا زريزر بليد 17 انش مدري من الي يصبر اكثر
Btw the Alienware's fans are off when on light loads. And the GTX 1070 on a 17"'s GPU maxes at 62 degrees for me.
Good job mate , keep it up 😍👍
You should really do weighted comparisons because to most people gaming performance is a lot more important than keyboard
could you please do video between alienware r4 gtx 1080 and razor blade gtx 1080?
ofter question 3 you given 3 points to razer? anb 1 to alienware, why are there 4 points given after 3 questoins
People in the comments! I’m new to gaming Laptops! I dot have enough room for a full pc set up. And I really like the AW. I’d be doing games like world of Warcraft, D and D, and other games like that, for a while maybe an 1-3 hours do you think that the AW would work well for that?
Does the witcher work on the alien Ware
I dont like that bar at the back of the r series alienware latops
CAN YOU DO A COMPARISON OF ASUS GL502VS with similar 1070 laptops