Razer Blade 16 vs Alienware X16 - Which is the Better Premium Gaming Laptop for 2023

[@goldbart461]

Great video! I really love Alienware, just don't understand them sometimes. It feels like they are holding themselves back massively, with decisions like the screen or the crap software 😅🙈

[@CMan-602]

Excellent review. Razer opted for “thicker” which should equate to better long term internal temps, performance, and life of components.

[@DanielBlak]

Just returned my Razer 16, and ordered the X16 - looking forward to seeing how they compare - i really hated the Mini-LED on the Razer as well as the sharper edges on the inner rim. If you rest your wrists on the edge of the laptop while typing it's so annoying lol. Also X16 is like $1000 cheaper now compared to the Razer 16 with the recent sale.

[@silverpro8356]

Hey How are you liking the x16 ? I am thinking of getting one. Did you get the 240hz screen or 165 ?

[@bejbejbej1]

Any update on this comparison Daniel?

[@Madmehican]

@@silverpro8356hope you didn’t get it. Alienware is trash after like 3 months. Their laptops crash and burn, leaving you with a $2k paper weight. How they are able to continue operating, I will never understand.

[@mauzouq]

Anything new?

[@GamerBoy001G]

I must say, you're one of the the most underrated tech KZbinrs. Your contents are on point and so refreshing. Come on man, you deserve at least 3 million subs. Hope you can achieve it, mate 💪

[@MashITTech]

haha thanks mate, I will keep plugging away and I would be happy with 100k subs at this point 🤣

[@hy128]

he looks creepy ,like a clown

[@MashITTech]

haha thanks

[@191.]

@@hy128 HAHAHA LOL

[@livingchivalry2561]

Great comparison! I love the Razer on paper. I believe it is the best form factor of any gaming laptop. However, I bought two Razers and had to send them both back due to major defects. I even had a Razer mouse fail after a short time of normal use. When I pay over 3k for a laptop, I expect better quality control. I have sworn off Razer until I see better longevity and quality control from the brand as a whole. I know these aren’t things you can cover in a review of a new unit, but I thought I would post as a point of consideration for anyone thinking of purchasing the Razer.

[@MashITTech]

Yes that is really hard to discuss unless I had access to return/defect rates from both brands. But it is the reason I discussed the warranty situation

[@ajo12Oba]

You can have same bad luck with dell tbh. I had an alienware mouse that had issues as well as a monitor where the power supply slot was not working properly. I sent them back and got replacements. Now i bought the m18 and everything works perfectly

[@Jonnyblacknell]

Razer has always been cheap plastic crap lol

[@julianboyd8719]

@@Jonnyblacknell ??? The entire notebook is made of metal. The build quality is literally the only thing the blade beats every other mfg at.

[@aarshdeepsingh4843]

@@julianboyd8719 he is Alienware fanboy 😂

[@omarcortes5754]

The soldered ram is a deal breaker for me, especially in a computer this expensive.

[@martmeister]

A fantastic head to head comparison. Extremely thorough. Well documented. Very impartial. And covered everything I would be interested in if I was in the market for one. Nicely done.

[@Jclough92]

Nice comparison. Its actually a little comforting to see the two displays side by side. I'm not sure if it's any different in person, but I can only see a very slight improvement in the 500 nit display. I ordered the m18 a couple days ago after your review and this was concerning me slightly. But I think I can live with a slightly dimmer screen for the other benefits of the machine, especially since I never take my laptop outdoors

[@MashITTech]

it is easier to see in person and its not a deal breaker unless you work in really bright envrionments. The m18 I reviewed is actually brighter than the x16 at 360nits and I have not had any problems at the 360 nits and I have been using that laptop loads (as I think this is the Alienware I will be keeping this year)

[@JavierEnriqueRoquebert]

I just got a maxed out M16. How has your experience with the M18 been so far? I was so close to getting a MiniLED Razer but was spooked after hearing so many complaints and comments about terrible QC

[@Jclough92]

​​@@JavierEnriqueRoquebert hasn't come yet! I'll let you know once I get it. My last laptop was a razer and I loved it to bits but I wanted an 18 inch, and the 18 inch razer models are a little too costly for me. Especially since I couldn't find any discount codes like I did for dell

[@Jclough92]

​@@JavierEnriqueRoquebert how are you liking the m16?

[@macrobialgains]

@@JavierEnriqueRoquebert I just ordered an M16, how has your experience been so far

[@DaBomb5309]

I recently got an x15r2 at a huge discount. a feature i think not many touch on is the increased height that the screen sits at due to the way the rear and the hinge is designed. I think it provides a huge ergonomic benefit than pretty much any laptop out there, save for a few.

[@ronnydevlaming3023]

I agree

[@user-nx4mo9sf9o]

True

[@chrisjimenez5255]

I got same computer in a huge huge discount. With a 3070ti and I love it.

[@Tap-a-roo]

The screen kills it. Dell really dropped the ball.

[@MashITTech]

Yeah, the whole dell range is only 300 nits this year, not sure what they are thinking!

[@HDRPC]

​​@@MashITTech same with lenevo Legion 2023 series. All have old bad screens. I hate Dell and Lenovo legion this time. May be they are waiting for meteorlake😍

[@WalterJHuaman]

Nah I’m not throwing down another $1500 for a display in a laptop that will 100% get battery bloat at 18 months

[@neubauerjoseph]

@@MashITTech I know what they are thinking it’s about hz or fps I wish they would go with a QD-OLED

[@nigeljamalbrink]

Itle will probably be an extra in a few months

[@prophetnoir]

Your reviews went the distance in validating up my decision to buy the Razer, the same exact model to be precise. Extremely pleased with my first ever order from Razer. Thanks for providing such great reviews.

[@MashITTech]

Glad I could help! and the blade 16 really is a beast, its a real step up from last years 15

[@shahriarhakim6673]

let us know when it breaks down

[@furnitureandbedding776]

I love the looks of both these machines! Deep down I want the Blade 16 esp now that it’s available in mercury. Problem is I can get the Alienware x16 for 2900 us including taxes shipping and the dell extended premium pro warranty with accidentals.

[@alipacheco5877]

@@furnitureandbedding776seems like the Alienware is for you then, you like the looks and can easily protect your investment. Seems like a no brainer.

[@garyfpollard]

I always enjoy your podcasts on gaming laptops. You are always thorough and concise in your evaluations. Though I am a gaming laptop enthusiast and have been a loyal Alienware customer for 20 or so years ( I currently own a speced out X17Rs), if I were on the market today for a new laptop, and, If Razer had a support plan with in home repair I would probably purchase the Razer Blade 16. Until that happens I will stick with Alienware.

[@adrianlobono9592]

I learned a lot from this review. Ty! Either laptop is a win and will come down to personal preference. For me its the x16 b/c I'm always connecting to an external monitor when I'm home. Surprisingly the speakers better and I love the keyboard. The warranty is very important imo.

[@MashITTech]

Glad it helped. It’s really hard doing these comparison videos and being completely objective. Fortunately I loved them both which made it pretty easy and even though the blade was more useful to me as a content creator always on the go, I would be equally happy with the x16

[@majamoore6209]

The Razer seems to be the better choice, but the Alienware is such a beautiful looking system. If only the Razer looked better.

[@SICKINDIVIDUALS]

Absolutely appreciate your thorough insights! Love your reviews! We're currently in the market for a high-performance laptop for our live shows with visual performances. We need it to flawlessly handle multiple videos in Resolume, and it's crucial that it offers a variety of port options, since Thunderbolt to Displayport aren't always compatible with every global video scaling system. While I'm intrigued by the compact design of the Razer Blade 16, I feel the Alienware X16 might better handle the heat challenges, especially during festivals where temperatures can soar to 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit). Would be cool to see you do a video about the best 15/16 inch laptop for VJ's touring around the world. Cheers!

[@jaredheath3642]

So I love everything about the alienware x16. The build is so nice and I really want it. But I will wait for amd, and more screen options. I would like mini led or oled before I spend that kind of money on a laptop.

[@MashITTech]

yeah a mini led and Ryzen would be amazing, will keep my fingers crossed

[@FD-ms2nm]

Prices as of July 12 offered from Amazon on Prime Day in USA, NY Alienware x16 r1 is $2,769.99 Razer Blade 16 is $3,599.99 So now which one would you choose for gaming ???

[@MashITTech]

At that price difference x16 for definite. In the U.K. x16 is still £3500 ($4.2k) it’s a joke here

[@worldofjoseup]

The problem is that the Alienware looks to gamery for me. I’m going to be a college student next year. I don’t want a laptop that looks like a sci-fi computer from the 90’s. I hope Dell takes some cues from the XPS lineup next year, as well as make a full black variant for the X series. Maybe release the AMD models too instead of never talking about them again.

[@AlexnicholasBlakely]

been watching so many computer reviews but the way you speak...its just nicer on the ear, sub'd.

[@MashITTech]

thank you mate, that is very kind of you :)

[@IronmanToday]

I can’t upgrade to these laptops yet, too expensive to get an IPS panel, when they start using OLED at this prices I will go for it and upgrade. Amazing comparison 🙏🙏 thanks!!

[@MashITTech]

Thanks mate. And yeah, I am waiting for more mini LED options

[@IronmanToday]

@@MashITTech ohh I forgot Mini LED, yep, is a big option as well. I hope they start using both more. : )

[@MichaelStanton]

For me, Alienware, Dell's much better when it comes to warranty support, and I happen to care about fingerprints and the Alienware seems like it won't be an issue.

[@JonathanS89]

I dislike that in 2023 Alienware isn't offering OLED or micro led displays with the laptops. OLED is king!

[@MashITTech]

I was really hoping for the 1000nit mini led, I actually prefer to oled as oled flicker gives me headaches

[@andyH_England]

Apple has developed their own dual-stack OLED, which should arrive in 2024. They will make OLEDs much better, specifically increasing the lifespan by 2X and doubling the max brightness.

[@Evannd97]

Awesome video and very thorough! I have my 2019 Razer Blade 15 and it's been very good to me throughout the years, however some newer gaming titles are starting to prove a challenge for my older graphics card so it's incredibly helpful finding videos like yours to help me find the best choice. I've been very tempted to go the Alienware route this time, but I also know how well my Razer has been to me, it's a tough choice.

[@MashITTech]

It is a tough choice, especially as Dell are more likely to have special offers on the X16 than razer but I would still take the Blade 16 over the x16 (in fact I did 😃)

[@stuffmikebought]

i like the media keys on the Alienware, and obviously the keyboard on the Alienware is 10,000 times better than the Razer keyboard

[@luispulido940]

What an amazing review. I'm more inclite to alienware. I currently have an Aw 17 R5 which is heavy af and kind of old, so I have decided to lighter laptop and my two options are exactly those laptops. I was engage by the Alienware x16 but now the Razer looks more attractive, and dont forget that the rtx 4070 now have the UHD + mini led display port. What I really love about Alienware the ubication of the ports but at the same time it makes it bigger but by estetic looks great. Thanks for the video. It helps me to make the correct choice.

[@shiluchouhan2750]

hello my friend I've been trying to compare these laptops and couldn't figure out what to go for, and by these reviews. I'm going to say razor blade really wins. only last thing I want to compare finally is, the Alienware m18 with ASUS Zephyrus m16. overall at the end thanks for posting this video 👍

[@pedromiranda5717]

Your X16 is in urgent need of a repaste. At 13:20 the ThrottleStop window shows that at 105W one P-core is at 70°C while another is at 100°C. An abyss of 30ºC between the hottest and the least hot... Probably with element 31 applied correctly it will sustain ~130W in Cinebench!

[@MashITTech]

Yeah I definitely agree with you but with the amount of laptops I have backed up for review I just don’t have time atm 😢 dell should have better quality control with their paste jobs

[@pedromiranda5717]

@@MashITTech Surely, Dell must be the manufacturer that has the worst thermal paste application among all the manufacturers. This at all levels, from Inspiron to Alienware or Precision... They don't get it right!

[@MashITTech]

If I planned to keep the x16 I really would repaste it but I think I will be keeping the m18 and that also needs a repaste 🤣 And you are definitely right, their paste jobs are so inconsistent and their top end range this is not acceptable, they should be picked up at a QC stage

[@xuefengyan2723]

Great review mate. Recently, I was attracted by the mobile workstations, like Dell Precision 7780, ThinkPad P1 Gen5/Gen6, and hp zbook fury16 G9/G10. If you have time, could you check these laptops? As far as I know, some people choose workstations for gaming.

[@MashITTech]

I have covered a fair few thinks-pads in the past including many x1 extremes, and will certainly get the gen 6 when released. I haven't had a precision for a while so I will go check them out.

[@simonnagy1]

I think Alienware flips the motherboard to transfer heat to the back of the laptop instead of the front keyboard area, that's the reason for their flipped motherboard & cooling system

[@MashITTech]

that's an interesting idea, I hadn't thought of that

[@hwanminjin259]

ur video really helped me decide which laptop i need most! Thanks mate!

[@MashITTech]

Glad I could help! :)

[@stuffmikebought]

Alienware getting rid of the Alien head power button is so dumb, but I do agree I hated the Razer power button in the speaker

[@aaronstrange1842]

Hey man, I am new to the gaming computer area and your videos have really helped point me in the right direction. I was wondering if you were going to do an alienware m16 vs x16 comparison? Everything I have seen you talk about makes me wonder why the x16 is the “more premium” of the 2. Thanks again for the great videos

[@MashITTech]

Glad the videos are a help! I have just finished my x16 vs m18 comparison and I will be working on the x16 v2 m16 as soon as I finish the m16 review :)

[@pringuskhan4181]

Hi Dave, nice video 👍 what the differences between the x16 and x17r2 besides the size and cpu/gpu, and which one you would recommend? Would it be worth upgrading if I already have a x17r2?

[@MashITTech]

Let me make a video of them side by side but a brief summary is better speakers, more compact chassis, better performance and ram soldered in on the x16

[@oganibi9313]

Great video @Mash IT. I'll love to see a review of the 2023 G15 5540

[@DavidTran23]

Great review, exactly what I needed to see. If the Razer came in Mercury white - instant buy.

[@MashITTech]

Well they added a mercury blade 14 last year so we can only hope :)

[@lurwas]

You should buy the black and put a Damascus dBrand skin on it :)

[@sekefy1]

Alienware laptops are massive in size, and size is what matters on a laptop. When you are buying a laptop you expect to be relatively small and portable but this is not the case with Alienware. Their design is so much outdated with huge bezels and massive screen chin and adding to that the extension at the back for the cooling system you ending with a 17 inch body laptop but with a 15 inch screen. Not sure what happened to Alienware left so much behind on design.

[@raul7148]

I am a Spanish boy who is looking at comparisons between them because I want to buy one of the two models. I don't know if it's just yours because you have very TOP specifications and therefore more expensive. I found your video and I thank you, through the subtitles I was able to understand you perfectly and you explained everything in a detailed and great way. I would recommend that you also open up to Spanish speaking, since in addition to Spain you have areas like Latin America where there are many countries with which you could gain followers. Thank you very much for your video. Regarding the video, I think I'll end up getting a Razer. It seems more elegant to me, the materials are better, it is quieter and it also ends up winning in the performance comparison. But hey, I'll buy one of the two brands in some offer. Also, it seems to me, (I don't understand about brands and this is more of a business and money issue), but I don't understand how Dell ended up buying such a TOP brand like Alienware. More than anything because at least, in Spain, it is not named as such a prominent brand either. And for example, in what you say, the programs are not as attractive or instructive as they are in Razer. I say this, because it seems to me that with Dell's purchase of the Alienware brand, they have lost more than gained. If it had partnered or bought with another brand, it would surely have been more international. I hope you read me, I will wait for a reply and greetings from Spain, friend!

[@MashITTech]

hello to you in Spain. sorry for the delay, I have been away for a few days! And yes you are right I really should create a Spanish version and as we get bigger I will certainly try and make those!.

[@Tumemero]

Nice video mate. Keep it up💪🏻

[@MashITTech]

Thank you 🙌

[@firebatrazerbat]

Huge Razer fan myself! Have a 3080 model now. Definitely sticking with them.

[@peterlin1742]

Is the battery safe? I mean you ever see signs of swollen? Quiet concerned as I really want blade 16

[@firebatrazerbat]

@@peterlin1742 Ive owned 5 Blades in my time and only had one issue with one battery slightly swelling. It was several years old and I swapped the battery with literally no issues and was good as new. All my other Blades have never had battery issues.

[@combatseawolf]

@@peterlin1742 they remedied the issue with battery health optimizer/smart charging

[@youtubedjdj]

New subscriber, watched many of your videos. Thank you Question: for non-docked gaming (like the couch), buy the AW M18 with 4090 (bad screen and software) for $3K usd, Legion 7i with 4090 same price (smaller screen but better nits, and owned by China, or a different / better offerings? Trying to stay near 3K but not required. Also, a bit unsure if about 4080 vs 4090 benefits.

[@MashITTech]

Hello mate, thanks for the Sub. In answer to your questions. 1. My legion 7 is on the way so will be able to answer that soon. I loved last years legion 7 but it did get hot! I am hoping they sort that this year. 2. The 4090 is 10-30% faster than the 4080 depending on game. IMHO it is not worth the MASSSIVE price increase unless you really need the best. I only bought the 4090 m18 as I hadn't tested the 4090 but had already tested a few 4080s

[@GamerBoy001G]

Well, I've a question actually. I'm willing to purchase Legion 7 Gen 7 AMD Advantage with RX6850M XT 12 Gb graphics card. But I saw some other laptops with RX6800M 12 Gb. What's the difference between RX6850M XT and RX6800M. My 2nd question, I saw an ASUS Flow Z13 laptop that comes with an external Mobile XG mobile GPU which is RX6850 XT . My question is what's the difference between Legion 7's in built RX6850M XT and this XG mobile GPU from ASUS?

[@MashITTech]

very little different actually, same GPU but the 6850xt is usually clocked higher. If you check back on my channel I actually reviewed the Lenovo Legion 7 with 6850m xt and its a fantastic laptop and performs about on par with a laptop 3080. The only difference between legions and Asus is potentially the TGP they give it. I know the Lenovo is 150w but I don't know about the asus

[@GamerBoy001G]

@@MashITTech thanks for your kind reply. But I'm actually tensed about one thing and that's content creation. In Jarrod's review it shows this even performs worse than a 3060 when it comes to content creation. Even some were shocked. Since you used this laptop, could you please reconfirm me? I mean, gaming is my priority but I do content creation too. That's only thing I'm worried about. Will it perform at least as good as 3070 or 3070ti when it comes to content creation?

[@MashITTech]

@@GamerBoy001G in all honesty it probably won’t. Unfortunately nvidia is still dominating the creative scene with the coda cores. I pretty much only use the legion for gaming, if it was for heavy content creation work I would get intel and nvidia, sorry if it’s not what you wanted to hear

[@typerightseesight]

I play halo infinite on all low settings. In a 1024x768 window. At around 60-70fps. This would just be incredible to pilot. I've had razer for almost 10 years now. I'd probably go that way. Even tho my first build for halo CE pc was a dell loaded with extra ram. Do they all have mouse pads without physical keys anymore these days?

[@memoabbas9055]

I whould love a comparaison between the strong oled laptops msi and razer

[@GamerBoy001G]

Well, Hows the battery life in Razer blade 16? I mean just say 😅

[@MashITTech]

Rubbish 😂 as most intel gaming laptops. 5.5hrs in light use

[@simonefiorini8298]

Very a good review, ad always Dave! Only note on the temperatures of Alienware. If you notice the CPU scores are not far behind Razer. Furthermore, in gaming you have even better performance (we are always talking about gaming PCs). Maybe Alienware uses titanium in their CPUs? However they are my choice...👍

[@alexthomas936]

who ever at alienware decided to keep the rear vent grill a different color to the rest of the laptop should be fired, it looks horrible.... I was waiting to buy one this year and now that ugly thing really puts me off, I want last years color on the new x16....

[@charlesYoungbae]

i feel you bro, i too was planning to purchase the alienware but knowing about the display (major deal breaker), the color availability options, etc, let me down completely, really can’t help but to feel pissed off that it was as tho DELL purposefully choose to be lazy, such a bloody pity!

[@krittananchanyou9668]

I was planning to get myself the x16 as well. Now, I’m a happy owner of Blade 18.

[@bruceswdarknight]

Nice video. But i just got my X16 with a 4090 for $3500. The 4080 one is 3000. RB16 with the 4090 is $4300. So its not even close, X16 all the way, for gaming.

[@MashITTech]

I guess you are in USA? You certainly seem to have better alienware pricing there and if there is that much difference it’s a no brainer

[@silverpro8356]

How are you liking the x16 any problems and what about the dim screen ?

[@miragevisionary9027]

Very detailed and informative critique. I like how candid you are with regards to your personal preferences of both devices. I haven't seen you do any reviews on Acer/ predator gaming laptops though, are they not good machines?

[@MashITTech]

To be honest, I haven't had an Acer for a while. I had a few bad experiences a few years ago and have steered clear. I may check them out again in the future when I have caught up with the ton of laptops I have sitting in my studio 😂

[@miragevisionary9027]

@@MashITTech thank you for the feedback, since you haven't gotten into specifics I won't ask. But I'm considering getting the Acer predator Triton 17 X or one of the latest/modern Alienware series. I'm not certain which is better but I'm leaning more towards the Acer

[@VectorNT]

I really love your video, will you do Alienware X16 vs Alienware X15 r2?

[@liamsparling]

What’s the keyboard you have in the background? I love the colors of the keys

[@aleverettes2789]

The fact that Dell put headset jack on x16's back shows they give so little fuck about user experience might just don't bother with this generation

[@cano1098able]

Hi im looking for an aftermarket laptop razer blade 16 4080 mercury is like 2063 usd and x16 r1 4090 4tb cherry mx is like 2475 which one would you choose? Thanks!

[@ystar13]

Thanks for covering sound ;) 14:38

[@freemaysin5088]

Man my X16's time spy was much higher than yours? I got 19.3k gpu / 14.5k cpu Unfortunately, I'm having to get my x16 replaced because, this same desktop wallpaper you have the purple alien, burnt into my screen like an old TV. i can now see the alien's head, and all my desktop icons no matter what's happening on the screen. It also flickers like its gaining/losing brightness constantly.

[@MashITTech]

Wow that’s terrible. That’s unusual you get that on an IPs panel thee days. Maybe my x16 is throttling more than it should be then. Good old dell qc 😢

[@freemaysin5088]

@@MashITTech Don't use overdrive for time spy, set a custom mode with a 30% offset on all 4 fans, and use afterburner to set GPU power to 150% + whatever OC levels you have. Yeah man, mine has been fantastic other than this panel being a piece of junk. They are letting me keep it until the new one arrives, but apparently that won't be until mid may due to a "shortage of the 13900hk"

[@i.m.farooqi311]

Razer Blade 16 is way better , its fast , looks premium and easy to carry around .

[@albertjohn8723]

razer blade looks more sleek and premium. nice.

[@engincanmeydan600]

Great video, could you please also compare Alienware X16 vs M16? I am planning to purchase one, but looking forward to find out solid comparison.

[@MashITTech]

That is on my list. currently working through the m16 review first

[@jessegriffin9]

I'm AW fan, it's elegant but If I have to choose between the two of them, I d pick Razer. I can't spend over $3k tho so I have to look for ASUS or Lenovo haha

[@MashITTech]

in the UK Lenovo can be had for a good price but Asus is about the same as Alienware or Razer! its crazy :(

[@jessegriffin9]

@@MashITTech It's actually crazy man. I guess it's tax. PC parts are not crazy high in Thailand except for Apple's haha

[@DavidRodriguez-ku2lo]

Thanks for the review

[@DefaultBrave]

So if i will be rendering a lot of things the razer blade is a better option? does that mean that the alienware is not good?

[@MashITTech]

It’s not that the alienware is bad, not at all. It’s just the blade 16 with its greater number of cores is faster.

[@billythekid1638]

Where's the alienware x16 vs aorus 17x?

[@MashITTech]

I haven't managed to get the aorus in yet. I have a load of the new legion on the way next then I will try

[@neiis9810]

For almost the same price. Best value 17x 4090 , better cooling .better cpu. Alienware 16x 4080 better sound and just more more sexy Was a hard choice for me too , reason = Aorus , heart= alienware. So alienware for me. If i chose really the reason i buy nothing. Sorry bad english.

[@lebagnard6018]

The proportions of the X16 are quite strange.

[@thedeffmen1054]

Yess, it’s like an alien design

[@zarodkiewicz]

Very thorough review. Enjoyed it

[@siddhantpatel7573]

Is it worth it to get X17r2(with i9 and 3080) for 1999 USD? Or should I look for other options.

[@raymondregnier4893]

A Blade 18 vs M18 would be an interesting comparison

[@MashITTech]

I haven't managed to get the blade 18 in yet

[@jayhub24]

I had both! M18 with 4090 and Blade 18 with 4080. Decided to keep the Razer model. Didn’t care for the alienwares size and battery brick, plus the lower brightness. At $4k, it’s harder to just look away at something deficient. I didn’t care for the blade 18s keyboard and was annoyed how large the trackpad was but once I got used to typing on the blade it’s fine. That would be my only complaint on it though. Brighter screen ftw. Also, there’s really no reason to get a 4090 in a laptop, you’re paying a premium for not even a real 4090.

[@nigeljamalbrink]

So dell cheaped out on the cpu, cheaped out on the screen and want to charge the same price as a machine that has both. I prefer the look of the alienware but can't get over the performance and screen.

[@user-jd9lu1uf3l]

Commenting after a year of actual use. Razer Blade 16 The machine itself is good. What you should review more importantly than the panel is the speakers. This is because in the case of IPS panels, the speaker is a more expensive device than the panel. The Razer Blade 16 is only backed by a one-year warranty, which is quite a gamble for such a premium laptop. This is because the Razer Blade 16 is not very durable. And Razer's warranty is one of the worst I've ever experienced from a manufacturer.

[@mikebrunophoto]

I wish you did reviews on all of the things I purchase lol best reviewer on YT!

[@MashITTech]

haha thanks mate :)

[@Alex-pr8qk]

I think that a mistake slipped in, you write that the blade is 2.72 instead of 2.42 kg.

[@kennsetsu2467]

hi, would you please show how to set your keyboard color in blade 16, it looks cool.

[@Stargazer221]

I removed all he filters inside my alienware X17 becuase it jsut cloggs the the filters with dust and vents dont getgood air filtration. there are alot of uncesasary foams and filters and glue parts within then x17 that makes it heat up and feels super compact i remvoed those . and now air flow is so nicei n the x 17 no dust accumulation. i was wonder where i can by those filers they put on the inside and have it on the outside to easly clear dust or food crumbs and protect form water. i also wana know where i can buythe keys with the secondary key backlights to replace the oen i have with no black light lol.

[@user-eh7go7fd1z]

Amazon just google the name of all the things you need or google what the name is

[@Modellbau-Kanal]

How can i get a code for buy Razer Laptop? Who find codes for Razer pls and when comes Promo-codes? THX 👍🙋🏻‍♂️Regards Andy

[@warrenlee6847]

Hey mate . Do you know if the rb 16 4080 is cooler running than 4090 ? If u had a choice what woudl you go for ?

[@MashITTech]

they both run at the same TGP so there won't be much in it! Personally I chose the 4080 as I didn't feel the price difference was worth it for the small increase in performance

[@stuffmikebought]

I dont know why Razer won't make a mechanical keyboard on their laptops, that would basicaly end the competition for me

[@eskimocheeks9911]

Same. The keyboard is the only thing making me hesitant

[@Larseus]

I never trust Dell anymore sadly. I avoid their computers like the plague for nearly a decade now!

[@RunFaster5150]

So I have an M15R4 and there customer service has been great. But I’ve had to use it ALOT. I often wonder if I would have had as many issues with the razer

[@Goalier95]

For those owners that have bought a Razer Blade in the past year or so, how has the battery bloat problem been? Have they fixed it with the latest models?

[@MashITTech]

I don't know if I have been lucky but I have 2021 blade 15 and 14, 2022 blade 15 and 17 plus the blade 16 and no bloat on any yet (crosses fingers)

[@Goalier95]

@@MashITTech Great to hear!! thanks for all your awesome vids!

[@lurwas]

They released a BIOS update that allows for setting the charge rate of the battery to 80%, thus avoiding that issue.

[@alfonsogijones]

how do you set that up

[@combatseawolf]

I have a Blade 14 for 6 months now and no battery issues so far for me thanks to the smart charging/battery care

[@TheRubsi]

Are there any somewhat comparable alternatives to these two products? I am leaning towards the razer blade, but still not 100% convinced that i'd be happy with it.

[@MashITTech]

what puts you off the Razer Blade? the legion pro 7i is a solid performer but lacks a lot of the premium features but if its just performance you are after it is a great buy

[@TheRubsi]

@@MashITTech Performance is good enough for me in all the expensive gaming laptops, but I have a big focus on QOL features and most importantly noise level. I really like on both machines here that they can be charged with usb-c and can adjust their power consumption accordingly.

[@MashITTech]

Noise level can be great on both but the razer is a little better in this area. Not only can they be both out in silent mode but the razer has a fully unlocked cpu which allows under volting, wattage adjustment and multiplier control. Both work will with 100w pd chargers and even at 100w performance is great

[@deejayiwan7]

Excellent videos

[@vavrespaddr7290]

Picked up a 13900HK, RTX4090, 32GB RAM, 1TB x16 for $3000 after everything and with sales and coupons. No competition against the $1300 more expensive Blade.

[@JohnWick-pr2be]

Why so cheap tho? Which country r u from? In my country about $6500 Aud.

[@HDRPC]

I will also pick razer.

[@JustXavier]

On the x16, which version of the keyboard felt better when typing - the mechanical? Or the scissor-switch?

[@MashITTech]

The mechanical but I love mech keyboards so may be slightly biased. The scissor switch is still a great laptop keyboard

[@JustXavier]

@@MashITTech I love mechanical keyboards too. And I watched all of your videos about the x16 and they helped me decide on purchasing it with the mechanical keyboard. So thank you, brother! 🙏

[@MashITTech]

always happy to be able to help :)

[@JohnWick-pr2be]

I ordered x16 because in my country x16 and blade 16 is $1k different. Just a few nits and HX cpu is not worth it.

[@beatzbychopz]

very detailed review . bang on

[@MashITTech]

Thank you ☺️

[@tekjunkie28]

The dell probably doesn’t have enough contact pressure to transfer the heat from the cpu to the HS. I’ve seen it a few times on Alienware. The cpu would heat up but the air coming out then back was barely warm.

[@williamblake7386]

Hot&noisy headphone&cooling pad gaming.. IS NOT PREMIUM. Premium must be silent while browsing and youtubing and barely audible under load.

[@DNKG669]

seems to me like the alienware is more of a desktop replacement whatwith less screen brightness, better keyboard, worse thermals, less portability, more RGB and the blade is more of an actual portable laptop

[@fazalhatta]

Next time, use a same custom window, same wallpaper, same icon... in that case, is easy to look that different revolution screen...

[@MashITTech]

good idea, thanks

[@4CETH4N]

Imo both are great laptop and it probably comes down to personal preference to the brand and other minor details. I went for alienware cause i personally only use my laptop at home pugged in to a external screen so the screen doesn't really bother me and i keep my screen at like half brightness anyway. And the mechanical keyboard is just too good to pass on. Tbh both would be fine for most people if they can afford them. Great comparison as always! Also, would love to see a review on the 4090 x16 if possible

[@Nirot123]

The Blade seemed to absolutely destroy the x16 in gaming... like nearly twice the fps, or did I read those graphs wrong..?

[@MashITTech]

sorry, ignore the FPS in SOTTR, that was there to highlight the wattage, I think I had the settings slightly different hence the difference in FPS. Sorry about that

[@191.]

This shelf in the background looks kinda empty. You may add some plants to fill it in.

[@MashITTech]

Thanks mate. We have been mucking about with it at the moment trying different things. It certainly needs something, I had been looking at some bonsai, what do you think?

[@191.]

@@MashITTech I love bonsais. They're so cute. 🥰 But I was thinking something with leaves, so it takes up more space. Maybe you can put some bonsais on the top and some leafy plants underneath.

[@laingadaing]

They have a 4090 version of the X16 now, any plans on putting it head to head with the M18 4090?

[@MashITTech]

I would love to but I have about 6 laptops in my office I am trying to get through 🤣

[@X1GenKaneShiroX]

Considering the specs, I would say it’s a draw or basically a tie so that means neither one of them are better nor worse than the other. If you want perfect performance then Blade 16 takes the win but if you want slightly better battery life and better connectivity then Alienware x16 takes the win. If you consider value for the money then Alienware x16 takes the win since it’s £100 lower than the Blade 16 based on the video.

[@nouse-w9o]

Thank You!!

[@DRAWKCABLLA]

Does the x16 or m18 have better speakers?

[@randall-lbc]

The x16 sounds heaps and bounds better than the Blade 16. I have the Alienware x17 R2, would you say the x16 sounds better than the x17? I don't particularly like the sound of the x17 :(

[@MashITTech]

yes its much much better than the x17r2 speakers, I will make a comparison soon

[@randall-lbc]

@@MashITTech Thanks for the reply. That's great to hear.

[@stuffmikebought]

There is no easier choice in life than choosing Synapse over AWCC

[@Jayjon81]

Just bought x16 RTX 4070 coming this week on my day off 🎉

[@MashITTech]

that's good timing! hope you enjoy it :)

[@thaibinh6585]

DISSAPOINTED!!! We went from chunky max out performance 200w with desktop performance Alienware and full upgradable to "thin and not very light but still big in size" Alienware that cannot even upgrade the ram and cpu is not even max out compared to lower tier machine that much much cheaper. Uglier, less upgradable, still expensive af, not full performance, mediocre screen, still not portable as other. For the same price? I'll take the razer, sorry Alienware you gonna do better than that. Other brand like Acer, Gigabyte or even HP have all level up their products so I expected more for a self-proclaimed "most premium gaming laptop", I mean the Razer literally have the only screen on the world of laptop that is miniled + can switch between 4k 120hz and fhd 240hz, Msi gt77 have the only 4k 144hz miniled screen and Alienware with their mediocre screen still claimed to be the most premium? LMAO.

[@tinybit780]

According to Notebookcheck the 4080 Razer Blade 16 weighs 2.42kg and not 2.7kg like in your case?? Official sources say 2.45kg

[@MashITTech]

hmm, I may well have got it wrong. I will weight it again when I get into the office

[@nsfa19]

One thing that I will never be a fan of, specially in a gaming laptop is soldered RAM. WTF? Why? If I'm able to add up to 64GB maybe 128GB, why wouldn't I. When working with matrixes and engineering pieces of software that work with maths simulations and maths modelling it goes a long way having more (much more) memory. Thank you for the video.

[@andyH_England]

Although I agree that soldered RAM in expensive machines like these is annoying, I understand Dell here. As the name suggests, Alienware is focused on gamers, and 32GB is enough. Dell has other laptops that would be better for engineering. As Dell sees it, the advantages of soldered RAM are; cheaper, as modular RAM needs extra workers to fix, which opens up reliability due to human error. Also, space and better latency. The future is definitely fixed RAM, but hopefully, a modular SoC RAM solution may arrive with time.

[@nsfa19]

@@andyH_England Thank you so much for your - very well written - response. I'm all in favour of repairability and RAM modules can become faulty over the years as I have seen this myself quite a few times. In terms of latency, even in AAA games customers may not see a huge increase in FPS when they choose RAM modules with smaller latencies. As I see it, it all comes down to the customer being the real owner of that what they paid so hardly for and having the right to fix it or upgrade it themselves without having to go a - so called - specialised authorised maintenance shop, which could be considered a scam in my opinion. As I said, at the end of the day, if I've bought and paid for something it must be mine to do whatever I want to do with it, with no strings attached whatsoever.