Is Alienware or Razer better at making laptops?

James Alexander
4 min readMar 22, 2022

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Razer vs Alienware

If you’re a gamer then you will know that there are only a few main companies when it comes to top-quality gaming laptops. Alienware and Razer are two of the biggest names in the laptop world.

Both companies make great laptops, but which one is better?

In this blog post, we’ll take a look at both companies and see which one is the best for gamers. Stay tuned!

First, let’s take a look at the specs:

Best Alienware Gaming Laptop Features

Alienware Gaming Laptop

Alienware hardware is some of the best in the business. They offer some of the most powerful Intel and AMD processors and NVidia graphics cards, as well as a great range of unbeatable storage options.

Their laptops are also very well-built, with a sturdy chassis made with aluminium alloy. They also feature great backlit keyboard which you can upgrade with CherryMX switches.

  • Intel Processors: 12th Generation Intel Core i7 and Intel Core i9 (up to Intel Core i9 12900HK)
  • AMD Processors: AMD Ryzen 5900HX with 8-Cores /16-Threads, 20MB Cache, Up to 4.9 GHz max boost (On 17 and 15-inch Alienware Laptops)
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics Cards with 16 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM
  • Memory: 16 GB DDR4 at 5200MHz (up to 64GB)
  • Storage: 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD RAID 0 (up to 4TB)
  • Keyboard: Per-Key AlienFX RGB Backlit Keyboard (CherryMX Keys)
  • Display: 165Hz FHD, FHD 360Hz, 240Hz QHD Displays with Advanced Optimus, NVidia G-Sync
  • Ports: Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

Best Razer Gaming Laptop Features

Razer Gaming Laptop

Razer also has the hardware to match Alienware. As they also offer some of the most powerful processors and graphics cards available. Razer was the first laptop brand after CES 2022 to release laptops with the new RTX 3080 TI graphics and Intel 12th, Gen CPUs.

They also have a great range of storage and much-improved RAM options. And their laptops are also very well-built, with all aluminium chassis and Chroma powered backlit keyboards.

  • Intel Processors: 12th Generation Intel Core i7 and Intel Core i9 Processors (up to Intel Core i9 12800H)
  • AMD Processors: AMD Ryzen 6900HX Processors with 8-Cores /16-Threads, 20MB Cache, Up to 4.9 GHz max boost (Razer Blade 14-inch)
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics Cards with 16 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM
  • Memory: 16 GB DDR4 at 4800MHz (up to 32GB)
  • Storage: 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD (up to 2TB)
  • Keyboard: Per-Key Razer Chroma Backlit Keyboard
  • Display: FHD 360Hz, 240Hz QHD, 144Hz 4K Displays (Advanced Optimus, NVidia G-Sync (only on QHD laptop)
  • Ports: Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

Which Brand has the best hardware, Razer or Alienware?

Based on the specs above, it’s clear that both Razer and Alienware laptops are great for gaming. However, Alienware laptops seem to have a slight edge when it comes to specs.

For example, Alienware laptops have higher-powered processors even though Razer also has the Intel 12th generation processors. But Razer’s top model features an Intel Core i9 12900H, whereas Alienware laptops pack up to an Intel Core i9 12900HK.

Also, Alienware has many more AMD based gaming laptops to choose from. You will only find the Razer Blade 14-inch with an AMD processor, whereas Alienware has 15-inch and 17-inch AMD laptops.

Additionally, Alienware laptops come with at least 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, while Razer laptops also come with 16 GB of DDR4 RAM. However, Alienware laptops have RAM with higher speeds, 5200MHz compared to 4800MHz. Alienware also has a higher capacity SSD than Razer.

So, if you’re looking for a laptop with the best specs, Alienware is the way to go. That’s not to say Razer isn’t a good choice. However, it’s important to remember that specs aren’t everything.

A laptop with the best specs can still be a terrible laptop if it doesn’t have good features or a good design. So, when choosing a gaming laptop, make sure to also consider things like the design, the weight, and the display as well.

In the end, it’s up to you to decide which brand is better for you. Both Alienware and Razer make great laptops, and it really depends on what you’re looking for. If you want the best gaming performance, Alienware is the way to go. But if you’re looking for a sleek laptop with a sexy design and some extra features, then Razer might be a better choice.

Hope this helps, Cya in the next one..

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James Alexander
James Alexander

Written by James Alexander

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