Dell Alienware 16X Aurora (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) Razer Blade 14 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9) Comparison

Dell Alienware 16X Aurora (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) $2,099 Check Deal	Razer Blade 14 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9) $2,071 Check Deal	Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti
Overview
Brand
MSI	Razer
Model
Katana 15 HX B14WGK-016US	Blade 14 (2025)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB (2x16GB) LPDDR5X 8000MHz
32GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD	1TB NVMe SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
15.6-inch QHD (2560x1440) IPS-Level, 165Hz	14-inch 3K OLED, 2880 x 1800 pixels, 120Hz, 0.2ms response, Calman Verified, DCI-P3, sRGB, Adobe RGB
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11
Weight
2.4 kg or 5.29 lbs	3.59 lbs (1.63 kg)
Color
Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor	AMD Ryzen AI 9 3650
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 3650 Laptops
Architecture
Raptor Lake (14th Gen)
Cores
24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)	8 cores / 16 threads
Threads
32.0	16.0
Base Clock
2.2 GHz (P-core base), 1.6 GHz (E-core base)	2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.8 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)	4.2 GHz
Cache
36MB L3 Cache	16MB L3 cache
TDP
55W (Processor Base Power, Max Turbo Power up to 157W, Total System Power up to 115W GPU + CPU Power Share)	null
Additional Features
MSI AI Engine for AI-Powered computing experience, Copilot Key integrated in keyboard.
Display
Screen Size
15.6 inches	14 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1440 (QHD)	2880 x 1800 pixels
Refresh Rate
165Hz	120Hz
Response Time
2.5ms	0.2ms
Panel Type
IPS-Level, Anti-Glare	OLED
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3 (Typical)	DCI-P3, sRGB, Adobe RGB
Brightness
Not explicitly specified, but typically around 300-350 nits for QHD IPS-level gaming panels.	500 nits (typical)
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:10
Additional Features
Discrete Graphics Mode (MUX Design) for optimal performance.	Calman Verified, HDR support
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
VRAM
8GB GDDR7	8GB GDDR6
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost, Boost Clock up to 2347MHz)	Up to 115W (boostable to 115W with NVIDIA Dynamic Boost)
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	DLSS 4
Additional Features
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, Max-Q technologies, powers advanced AI with 798 AI TOPS.	NVIDIA G-Sync, DLSS 4, AI-accelerated rendering
Benchmark Scores
	null
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	LPDDR5X
RAM Speed
5600MHz	8000 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 96GB (2 Slots, 32GB*2 configured for 32GB total)	No, soldered 32GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD	1TB NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4) - occupied by 1TB SSD. No additional empty slot without replacing.	Supports up to 4TB NVMe SSD via single M.2 slot
RAID Support
Not specified	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes (lighted WASD, specially-designed keycaps)	No
RGB Customization
4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key	Chroma RGB keyboard
Game Optimization
MSI Center (with AI Engine), MSI App Player	NVIDIA G-Sync, optimized cooling
Performance
Cooling Technology
Cooler Boost 5 Technology (CPU & GPU Share-pipe Design, 2 Fans, 5 Heat Pipes)	Vapor chamber cooling with thermal hood
Overclocking Support
Yes (via MSI Center)	Yes, via Razer Synapse
Performance Modes
Available via MSI Center (e.g., Extreme Performance, Silent)	Balanced, Performance, Quiet
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified in official documentation, but expected strong performance for its class.	null
Battery
Capacity
75Whr, 4-cell Li-Polymer	72 Wh
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but general gaming laptop battery life.	Up to 11 hours
Charging Type
Standard Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 (supports 100W PD charging via Type-C)	Supports 100W fast charging; 50% in 30 minutes
Power Adapter
240W AC Adapter	200W USB-C power adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11ax)
Ethernet
Gigabit LAN (RJ45)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.0), 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz), 1x RJ45, 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack, 1x DC-in	2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4), 1 x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key	Chroma RGB per-key backlit keyboard
Key Travel
1.7mm Key Travel	1.2mm
N-Key Rollover
Anti-Ghost Key (implied N-Key rollover capability)	Yes
Touchpad Features
31% Larger Touchpad (compared to previous generation), Multi-touch	Glass surface, Windows Precision drivers
Audio
Speakers
2x 2W Speakers	Six speakers with THX Spatial Audio
Audio Enhancements
Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready	DTS:X Ultra, THX Spatial
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack)	Yes
Camera
Webcam
HD type (30fps@720p)	1080p IR webcam with Windows Hello support
Enhancements
Not explicitly specified, but generally basic.
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Plastic chassis (Black)	Aluminum unibody
Color Options
Black	Black
RGB Lighting
4-Zone RGB Keyboard	Yes, keyboard Chroma RGB
Dimensions
359 x 262 x 25.5 mm (14.13" x 10.31" x 0.99")	12.6 x 8.7 x 0.62 inches (320 x 220 x 15.8 mm)
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	No
Advanced Cooling
Yes (Cooler Boost 5 with Share Pipe Design)	Vapor chamber with thermal hood
Software
MSI Center, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), AI Engine, MSI App Player	Razer Synapse, Windows 11
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Up to 96GB RAM (2 slots), 1x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 slot (already populated with 1TB)
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Razer Blade 14 (2025)
Power Adapter
Yes, 240W AC Adapter	200W USB-C charger
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes, 3-Year Limited Warranty (may vary by region)	Included
Additional Accessories
Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime)	None
Launch Date
Release Date
July 2025 (as per current market listings)	September 9, 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Dell Alienware 16X Aurora (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) or Razer Blade 14 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of Dell Alienware 16X Aurora (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX):

Offers better Weight (2.4 kg or 5.29 lbs vs 3.59 lbs (1.63 kg))
Offers better CPU (Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor vs AMD Ryzen AI 9 3650)
Offers better Refresh Rate (165Hz vs 120Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070)

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