Our quick take
Razer Blade - 4.0 / 5
High spec gaming in an understated frame
- Intel Core i7-8750H Processor 16GB dual-channel DDR4-2667MHz (expandable to 32GB) 256GB SSD (NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4) Lightweight CNC-milled Aluminum Unibody
Display visuals and gaming power
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q GPU 15.6-inch 1080p IPS panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and 4.9mm bezel 3DMark benchmark scores: Sky Diver, Fire Strike, Time Spy
Compatibility and outputs
- 3x USB 3.1 Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) HDMI 2.0 audio and video output MiniDisplayPort 1.4 Intel Wireless-AC 9260 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac) Bluetooth 5 connectivity 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo port Dolby Atmos support
Keyboard setup and programmability
- Razer Synapse 3 enabled Backlit Keyboard with per key RGB illumination Powered by Razer Chroma N-Key rollover keyboard Glass touchpad (Microsoft Precision Touchpad)
General usage and battery life
- Up to 6 hours standard use Approximately 1 hour of gaming power
To recap
The Razer Blade 15 is a fully capable laptop with a certain style that wouldn’t look out of place in the office, while offering the power and punch to deliver superb gaming results on the go or at home. If cost doesn’t put you off, this is certainly a gaming laptop to consider.
