Dell G7 vs Razer Blade 15 Base

[MyNameIzJordan]

Dell G7 Specs:

- CAD $1699.95

- i7 8750H

- GTX 1060 Max Q

- 16 GB RAM

- 128 SSD + 1 TB HDD

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dell-g7-15-6-gaming-laptop-intel-core-i7-8750h-1tb-hdd-128gb-ssd-16gb-ram-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1060/12619456

 

Razer Blade 15 Base Specs:

- CAD $1,871.10 (MS Student Discount)

- i7 8750H

- GTX 1060 Max Q

- 16 GB RAM

- 128 SSD + 1 TB HDD

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/p/razer-blade-15-rz09-02705e75-msu1-laptop/8pg42vxpk4pq/f1sr?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab

 

Obviously, spec wise the laptops are the same, but I am more concerned about build quality and longevity of the system. It will mainly be used for school assignments dealing with VMs and other heavy tasks. I also don't want a generic looking gaming laptop. I want a more subtle looking system. I am open to other suggestions. These are the two that I have found that I like the most.

 

I should mention that I have had many Dells before, and all have failed on me, so that is my only huge concern with the Dell. Razer I have heard nothing but great things but I have 0 experience with them.

 

Budget is $2000 and below

 

Thanks.

[genexis_x]

1 hour ago, MyNameIzJordan said:

but I am more concerned about build quality and longevity of the system

Then go for premium business laptop / mobile workstation, however they are expensive

 

Any preference on weight and battery life?

[MyNameIzJordan]

I would prefer something lighter. Battery life isn't too much of a concern since my classes all have outlets in the desks.

 

I have looked at all the options but only gaming laptops seem to fit in my budget. I would love an XPS or something similar but it is all way too expensive.

[genexis_x]

6 minutes ago, MyNameIzJordan said:

I would prefer something lighter

Max weight in kg/lbs?

 

You can get mobile workstation for your budget

[MyNameIzJordan]

1 minute ago, GeneXiS_X said:

Max weight in kg/lbs?

 

You can get mobile workstation for your budget

I know there are some within my budget, but neither with a 8750H and 16GB of RAM.

 

5lbs or less preferably.

[DarkDragon2K04]

17 hours ago, MyNameIzJordan said:

Dell G7 Specs:

- CAD $1699.95

- i7 8750H

- GTX 1060 Max Q

- 16 GB RAM

- 128 SSD + 1 TB HDD

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dell-g7-15-6-gaming-laptop-intel-core-i7-8750h-1tb-hdd-128gb-ssd-16gb-ram-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1060/12619456

 

Razer Blade 15 Base Specs:

- CAD $1,871.10 (MS Student Discount)

- i7 8750H

- GTX 1060 Max Q

- 16 GB RAM

- 128 SSD + 1 TB HDD

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/p/razer-blade-15-rz09-02705e75-msu1-laptop/8pg42vxpk4pq/f1sr?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab

 

Obviously, spec wise the laptops are the same, but I am more concerned about build quality and longevity of the system. It will mainly be used for school assignments dealing with VMs and other heavy tasks. I also don't want a generic looking gaming laptop. I want a more subtle looking system. I am open to other suggestions. These are the two that I have found that I like the most.

 

I should mention that I have had many Dells before, and all have failed on me, so that is my only huge concern with the Dell. Razer I have heard nothing but great things but I have 0 experience with them.

 

Budget is $2000 and below

 

Thanks.

Well the blade has an overall better pleasing desgin and right now you can find that specific sku for $1500. The blade has amazing build quality. The G series are Dell's second class gaming line so I don't think dell will put so much into it

[genexis_x]

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Budget is $2000 and below

more subtle

5lbs or less preferably

Battery life isn't too much of a concern

16 hours ago, MyNameIzJordan said:

I know there are some within my budget, but neither with a 8750H and 16GB of RAM

They do have 8750H and 16GB RAM. Note that if you get a consumer grade laptop, there's no guarantee on longevity

 

Are you from Canada? $2000 in CAD?