Razer Book 13 2020 vs Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 Comparison

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Razer Book 13 2020 vs Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Book 13 2020 and Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021, two laptops by Razer. Razer Book 13 2020 was introduced to market in November 2020 and Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 was launched in January 2021. There is only 2 months difference between Book 13 2020 and Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Razer Book 13 2020 and Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Razer Book 13 2020 Key Specs

Launched in November 2020
13.4" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
295 x 198.5 x 15.1 mm (11.61 x 7.81 x 0.59 inches)
Weight: 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 10875H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
355 x 235 x 16.9 mm (13.98 x 9.25 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 2.01 kg (4.43 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Book 13 2020 and Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Razer Book 13 2020 over Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021

Weight	1.40 kg vs 2.01 kg	0.61 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~88.9% vs ~80.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	3.2 mm vs 4.8 mm	1.6 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	44.8 dB vs 51.6 dB	Less fan noise
Contrast Rate	1759:1 vs 1400:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	169 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 97.1%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation CPU
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Flexible cable positions

Reasons to choose Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 over Razer Book 13 2020

Display Size	15.6 inches vs 13.4 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	360 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Adobe RGB Profile	66.9% vs 65.9%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Response Time	2 ms vs 47 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	10.7 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs LPDDR4X	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Faster data transfers
NVMe Type SSD	Yes vs No	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	84.6 dB vs 78.7 dB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 720 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v3.2 vs v3.1	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	13.0 x 8.0 cm vs 11.1 x 7.0 cm

Common Strengths of Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 and Razer Book 13 2020

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 and Razer Book 13 2020

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Razer Book 13 2020 vs Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Razer Book 13 2020 and the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)	2.01 kg (4.43 lbs)
Surface Area	586 cm2 (90.7 inches2)	834 cm2 (129.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~88.9%	~80.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~3.2 mm	~4.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Black

Comparison of the Razer Book 13 2020 and the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 External Dimensions

Weight

Book 13 2020 weighs 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs), whereas the Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 weighs 2.01 kg (4.43 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Razer Book 13 2020 1.40 kg

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 1.22 kg

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 2.01 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.94 kg

Thickness Comparison

Razer Book 13 2020 15.10 mm

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 15.32 mm

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 16.90 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.13 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Razer Book 13 2020 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 is 0.13 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Razer Book 13 2020 vs Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7	Intel Core i7 10875H Intel Core i7 11800H Intel Core i9 11900H Intel Core i7 12800H Intel Core i9 12900H
Base Frequency	0.9-2.4 GHz	2.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.2 GHz	5.1 GHz
Number of Cores	4	8
Number of Threads	8	16
L3 Cache	8 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU	Intel UHD Graphics 630
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	14 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1324	1273
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	4633	7464
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1355	1241
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	5087	8941

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Razer Book 13 2020 and Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1135G7

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 10875H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	900 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1425 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	80 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	6 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	192 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	640	3840
TMUs	40	120
ROPs	20	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Razer Book 13 2020 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 ' has a FLOPS value of 10.7 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4267 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Book 13 2020's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Razer Book 13 (2020)	Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	55 Wh	65 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left
Charge Power	65 W	230 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr
AC Adapter Weight	285 gramm	617 gramm

On the other hand, the Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 features a higher battery capacity of 65 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Book 13 2020's 55 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Razer Book 13 2020 55 Wh

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 52.97 Wh

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 65 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.07 Wh

STORAGE
The Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 offers a larger max storage capacity of 1 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Book 13 2020's storage capacity of 512 GB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	No	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Razer Book 13 2020 vs Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Razer Book 13 2020 and Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Book 13 2020 has a display size of 13.4".On the other hand, Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 has a larger15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Book 13 2020 is 521cm² / 81inch² whereas the Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Book 13 2020 features a higher pixel density with 169 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Razer Book 13 2020 169 PPI

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 186 PPI

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 143 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 offers a higher refresh rate of 360 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 boasts a faster response time of 2.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Book 13 2020 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Razer Book 13 2020 500 nits

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 435 nits

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 300 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Razer Book 13 2020 vs Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Book 13 2020 and Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 have USB-A ports. Book 13 2020 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Book 13 2020 and Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 have USB Type-C ports. Book 13 2020 has 2x USB 3.1 USB Type-C ports, while Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Book 13 2020 and Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Book 13 2020 and Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 feature an HDMI port. Book 13 2020 offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Book 13 2020 and Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Book 13 2020 and Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.1	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes