Razer unveils all-new Blade 15 laptops

Razer Blade Pro (2017) design

The updated Blade Pro looks stylish and not too provocative; when you open the lid, the Chroma-backlit keyboard keys light up.

The design is solid and reliable, nothing creaks or flexes, the laptop weighs an impressive 3.49 kg, and its thickness is 2.2 cm. The Razer logo in the form of neon green snakes on the back panel looks nice, but is not entirely appropriate.

Razer Blade 15 Advanced is the world's first laptop with an optical keyboard

Razer laptops typically feature powerful processors, equally powerful GPUs, and gamer-oriented features (RGB backlit keyboards, support for high refresh rate screens, and so on). In January of this year, Razer brought to CES 2020 an updated model of the Blade 15 Advanced laptop with a GeForce RTX graphics card and Windows Hello facial recognition technology. Now this laptop has a keyboard with optical switches.

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In fact, this is the first laptop on the market with an optical keyboard. Razer talks about near-instant response and excellent haptic feedback. This type of keyboard is a new stage in the evolution of input devices. If mechanical keyboards use microswitches that are activated when a key is pressed, then in optical keyboards their role is played by an infrared beam. It detects presses and interrupts, actuating the key.

There are several advantages to using optical switches. Firstly, it eliminates the problem of mechanical wear, secondly, it protects against dust and water, and thirdly, it leads to fewer delays. They have an actuation point of just 1mm with an actuation force of 55g. The manufacturer claims a 50% increase in travel, which will theoretically allow players to perform more actions in less time. The keyboard on the Razer laptop has no limit on the number of keys pressed simultaneously (NKRO), features a pleasant mechanical click, anti-glare coating and custom Razer Chroma RGB backlighting.

Currently, the Razer Blade 15 Advanced with an optical keyboard is only available in one configuration, and it is quite expensive. For a price of $2,650, the company offers a model with a 15.6-inch display (Full HD resolution, 240 Hz frequency), an Intel Core i7-9750H processor, a GeForce GTX 2070 video card, 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 512 GB SSD drive . Razer plans to offer optical keyboard options for additional laptop configurations in the near future.

Ports and connectors

The Razer Blade Pro (2017) has a standard set of connectors: a power port, three USB ports, one USB Type-C, an SD card slot, Ethernet, an HDMI port, a headphone jack and a Kensington lock.

There is enough space to connect peripheral devices. 802.11ac Wi-Fi with Killer Networks network card and Bluetooth 4.1 are also available here.

| RAZER BLADE PRO 17 (2019) SPECIFICATIONS

Here's the Razer Blade Pro 17 (2019) configuration from our review:

• Processor : Intel Core i7-9750H 2.6 GHz (6-core, 9 MB cache, up to 4.5 GHz);
• Graphics : Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q (8 GB GDDR6 VRAM);
• RAM : 16 GB DDR4 (2667 MHz);
• Screen : 17.3-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) TFT (144 Hz);
• Built-in memory : 512 GB M.2 PCIe SSD;
• Ports : x1 USB 3.2 (USB Type-C), x1 USB 3.2 + Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C), x3 USB 3.2, x1 HDMI 2.0b, 3.5mm headset jack, Ethernet LAN 2.5GB, SD- UHS-III reader;
• Connectivity : Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0;
• Cameras : HD webcam (720p);
• Weight : 2.75 kg;
• Size : 395 x 260 x 19.9 mm (W x D x H);

Mechanical keyboard and touchpad

The mechanical keyboard of the Razer Blade Pro (2017) is very comfortable and responsive, with each key acting instantly, with deep travel and a satisfying click.

The Blade Pro's Windows Precision Touchpad-enabled trackpad is smooth and precise, but it's positioned to the right of the keyboard, making it awkward for left-handers. The touchpad is large and does not restrict movement; the trackpad is more suitable for turn-based games than for shooters.

Multiple custom Chroma lighting options available in Razer Synapse software. Some features work without complex settings - in games like Overwatch, the keys flash different colors while recharging abilities or selecting characters.

Razer unveils all-new Blade 15 laptops

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Razer has unveiled the new Blade 15 line of laptops, powered by 10th Gen Intel processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER graphics, and mind-blowing displays with up to 300Hz refresh rates! But that's not all, the company has improved the keyboard, I/O system, storage system and much more, using only the best technical solutions currently available. All this beauty fits into a compact and stylish aluminum case, painted matte black.

“The new Razer Blade 15 is simply the best laptop we've ever created,” Brad Wildes, senior vice president of Razer Systems. “We've added many cutting-edge features and improvements that have been requested by so many users to make the Blade 15 not just a great laptop for gaming enthusiasts, but also a great laptop for a wide range of users.”

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Blade 15 models feature the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processors, including the 8-core i7-10875H, the first 8-core processor in Razer Blade history. The new Comet Lake-H processors deliver even higher levels of performance than the previous generation, especially with peak frequencies reaching up to 5.1 GHz and increased Intel Smart Cache capacity of up to 16 MB of data. The new generation of processors brings with it other updates, including the new Intel Wi-Fi 6 Series AX201, capable of data transfer speeds of up to 2.4 Gbps, as well as support for faster DDR4-2933 RAM.

The Blade 15 is equipped with the all-new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card with Max-Q design. The new RTX SUPER line is up to 25% faster than previous RTX GPUs, and combined with 8 GB of high-speed GDDR6 video memory and more Tensor cores, the graphics accelerator will provide excellent performance for Ray Tracing (RT) and Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technologies ). RTX SUPER graphics adapters provide additional benefits for virtual reality and multimedia content creation, where the additional performance helps reduce rendering times and improve graphics quality.

Blade 15 is equipped with a Full-HD display with a diagonal of 15.6 inches and a refresh rate of up to 300 Hz. The display has ultra-thin bezels and a matte finish to reduce glare. For demanding multimedia content creators and virtual entertainment enthusiasts, the Blade 15 offers a 4K OLED display that covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color space. The display is available in both regular and touch versions. Each display is calibrated to ensure the highest color accuracy.

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Blade 15 is the most powerful and capable Razer Blade ever created. It combines the latest hardware with an ultra-compact design that retains high functionality. The keyboard has received an update in the form of an enlarged right Shift key and half-height arrow keys, as well as n-key rollover technology and anti-glare coating for accurate and error-free typing. The Razer Synapse 3 keyboard's backlighting is fully customizable using Razer Chroma RGB software, which covers a wide range of colors and unique effects.

On the sides you'll find a variety of ports, including USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports, an HDMI port, a USB Type-C port, and a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port. It supports charging via USB Type-C ports using a 20V USB-C charger, as well as an ultra-fast card reader with support for UHS-III SD cards.

The all-new Razer Blade 15 has a suggested retail price of $1,599.99 / €1,799.99. The laptop will be available for purchase in May on Razer.com and select retailers in the US and Canada. Razer will soon release a list of retailers in Europe, China, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

Model Specifications

4K laptop screen

The 17.3-inch display of the Razer Blade Pro (2017) is very large for a laptop, and the 4K resolution consumes a lot of resources for its size. The Razer Blade Pro's screen has a bezel that's up to 2.5cm wide in some places. In 2020, such a thick frame is surprising.

At maximum brightness, the contrast ratio is 900:1. Colors are sharp and vibrant, shadows are deep and dark, and details are never lost. The Blade Pro's panel is great for gaming, and support for Nvidia G-Sync technology eliminates issues with image stuttering and frame tearing.

The “younger” version of Blade has a contrast ratio of 1040: 1. The colors are a little brighter than normal, and the shadows are darker, but the color gamut is wider. The Alienware R13 with an OLED display has a contrast ratio of 360,000:1 and black levels are almost perfect. It cannot be considered Razer's main competitor due to its 13-inch screen, and its subsidiary Dell does not produce large laptops with OLED panels.

The Blade Pro (2017) color gamut covers 98% of the AdobeRGB spectrum. Other gaming (not only) laptops can display about 75-80%. Color accuracy - 2.4. It’s invisible to the naked eye, although competitors’ accuracy is closer to the ideal 1.0 - for example, 1.31 for the Asus Zephyrus.

Overall, the new Razer Blade Pro has an excellent display. Second only to contrast ratio, spectral coverage, sharpness, gamma, G-Sync support and other parameters, it surpasses the Alienware R13.

| DESIGN

While the new Razer Blade Pro looks similar to its predecessor, there are a few notable differences. First of all, its design has sharper corners than the rounded edges of earlier models, giving the laptop a more businesslike, serious look that will appeal to gamers and other users.

Razer has worked hard to make the new Razer Blade Pro 17 impressively thin and light, and according to the company, the laptop is 25% smaller than other 17-inch gaming laptops in its class. Measuring 395 x 260 x 19.9 mm (W x D x H), we have an impressively stylish gaming laptop. It's the size and form factor you'd expect from a premium Ultrabook, so the fact that it's packed with powerful gaming hardware, including a discrete graphics card, is certainly impressive.

Despite its slim design, it offers plenty of ports.

It's a far cry from the big, bulky designs we often associate with gaming laptops. There really aren't many gaming laptops that can really compete with the dimensions of the Razer Blade Pro 17. Only the ultra-thin (and damn expensive) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 comes pretty close at 399 x 272 x 18.7mm.

In terms of weight, the laptop clocks in at 2.75kg, which is only slightly heavier than the Zephyrus S GX701 (2.7kg).

So, this is a stunningly thin and light laptop, but don't be fooled into thinking it's a portable machine. For starters, Razer offers a 17-inch screen that's extremely beautiful—but quite bulky, although Razer has kept the frame thin at 6mm. You'll also need to bring a power adapter with you due to the very short battery life (more on that later).

As for the screen, it's a 1080p panel with 300 nits of brightness, which means colors will be very vibrant. The laptop's panel looks fantastic in use, and even in bright conditions (like a sunset window) the screen won't be blurry or hard to see. It also covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut, ensuring color accuracy.

This is especially important for those who intend to use the Razer Blade Pro 17 as a laptop for professional photo or video editing. The fact that your games look even better is a nice bonus.

Another strong point of the screen is the high refresh rate of 144Hz, which will make games extremely smooth without any frame tearing.

And while we have an impressively thin design with the Razer Blade Pro 17, the laptop still offers a huge number of ports. On the left side is its own power port (the laptop requires more power than a USB-C charger can offer), as well as an Ethernet port, along with two USB 3.2 ports, a USB-C 3.2 port, and a 3.5mm audio port.

We continue to rave about green USB ports.

On the right is an SD card reader, a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port, another USB 3.2 port, and HDMI 2.0b. This is a great set of ports, especially considering that Razer configures them into such a thin laptop. Including these ports without using an adapter also puts many other "Pro" laptops to shame that claim to be aimed at professionals but don't have the ports to support the higher-end ports that many people rely on for work. Yes, we're looking at Apple.

As always, we love the fact that the USB ports are not the traditional blue, but a bright green, which reinforces the Razer logo and design style. It's a small thing, but it shows how good Razer's branding is.

The keyboard is extremely comfortable to type on.

Speakers and cooling system

A pair of Razer Blade Pro (2017) speakers will not be enough for a laptop of this size; they are located on either side of the keyboard, so clear and rich sound is drowned out by the noise of the fans. Those who want to get better and more powerful sound should use external speakers or headphones.

Coolers effectively cool the case, it does not heat up in games, and the laptop can be safely placed on your lap.

Benchmark performance

The Razer Blade Pro is powered by an Intel Core i7-7820HK processor. In everyday work, the differences from competitors are hardly noticeable unless you run Adobe Creative Suite programs.

In benchmark Geekbench, our laptop scored 4286 in the single-core test and 14,614 in the multi-core test. Alienware R13 with i7-7700HQ received 4735 and 14,349 points in the same benchmark.

With the Handbrake video encoding test, the new Blade Pro completed it in exactly 7 minutes, the Alienware R13 lagged behind by 6 seconds, and the Asus Zephyrus by as much as 50. This minimal difference only matters for users involved in video encoding or 4K photo processing.

The i7-7820HK processor has an unlocked multiplier, which allows for better overclocking of the system. However, unlike a computer, you cannot install a more powerful cooling system on a laptop, so this is not recommended.

Specifications

Solid State Drive

There are several configurations of the Razer Blade Pro (2017) with different memory - up to 2 TB drives. For the review, I chose a more modest and practical option - a 512 GB M.2 SSD.

The read speed is 2,401 megabytes per second - only the Asus Zephyrus is faster, and by only 7 MB/s. The write speed of the Blade Pro is 621 MB/s, the Alienware 15 R3 is 1464 MB/s, and the Asus Zephyrus is 1536 MB/s.

Moving files is fast and the system never feels too slow. Problems arise only when working with files of 10-20 GB.

There are no complaints about performance

In terms of performance, on the contrary, the Razer Blade 15 has nothing to be ashamed of. This gaming laptop is equipped with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q graphics card. Among models with a similar hardware configuration, the Razer Blade 15 achieves the best level of performance and can only be surpassed by competitors with a GTX-1080 graphics chip. This is where Razer puts its expertise to the fullest - the Blade is well equipped for gaming.

In PCMark and 3DMark benchmarks, the Razer Blade 15 scores well and comes close to higher-end models. And all our frames-per-second measurements gave good results without exception. In FarCry 5 reference tests with Ultra graphics settings, the Razer Blade 15 clearly stands out from its GTX-1070 competitors with 78.0 fps. However, as we already mentioned, despite the optimized Max-Q graphics card technology and Vapor-Chamber cooling, the system gets quite hot.

Razer squeezes the most performance out of the GTX 1070.

Powerful graphics card

The Nvidia GTX 1080 graphics chip provides very high gaming performance. Particularly impressive is the ability to run Destiny 2 in 4K.

In benchmark 3DMark, the Blade Pro and Asus Zephyrus with GTX 1080 are significantly ahead of the Razer Blade 2020 with GTX 1060. The Alienware 15 R3 with GTX 1070 is also behind, but only slightly. In Battlefield 1 with a resolution of 1080p, the frame rate of the Blade Pro (2017) was 134 fps, and the Asus Zephyrus was 121 fps. In For Honor, at maximum detail settings, Blade showed 120 fps, Zephryus - 113 fps.

When the resolution was increased to 1440p, the frame rate in Battlefield 1 dropped to 126 fps, in For Honor - to 96 fps. This is not critical and does not prevent you from getting the most out of the 60Hz G-Sync panel.

The notoriously demanding Deus Ex: Mankind Divided runs at 58 fps on ultra settings, which is enough to keep gameplay smooth. The frame rate drops during firefights, however, the image does not slow down.

Gaming in 4K

On other laptops, even if the screen supports 4K, the hardware will not be able to run games at this resolution. This does not apply to Blade Pro.

When running Deus Ex: Mankind Divided in 4K with maximum detail, the average frame rate is only 25 fps. However, if the graphic settings are lowered to high, absolutely all games will work: in Destiny 2 the frame rate from 18 fps will rise to 55 fps, in Overwatch it will stop falling below 58 fps.

Portability of the device

Due to the 17.3-inch screen of the Razer Blade Pro (2017), aluminum body, 99 Wh battery, and other powerful components and their fans, this laptop weighs 3.49 kg. The laptop is very heavy and will be difficult to carry around.

Despite the large capacity, the battery will not last long on a single charge - a common problem with gaming laptops, especially with the GTX 1080.

In the Peacekeeper test, the battery lasted 2 hours and 38 minutes. Typically, in practice, the battery is longer lasting than in the test, but the Blade Pro's battery always drains so quickly. When playing on loop, the laptop lasted 3.5 hours, slightly ahead of the Asus Zephyrus and well behind the Alienware 15 R3 and Razer Blade 2020 with their energy-efficient graphics cards.

Those who want to do anything other than surf the web and do basic work won't be able to go far without a charger.

THE NEW RAZER BLADE PRO 17

KURTEEV PRODUCTION Razer has introduced an updated Blade Pro 17 laptop.

"More Cores. Faster Screen. Bigger Wins."

In 2020, Razer decided to completely revamp its Blade line of laptops. First there was the Blade Stealth 13, then the Blade 15, and finally the time has come for the flagship gaming system Blade Pro 17.

The best of all, created for professional gamers, designers and game developers.

What is hidden under the hood of this “hypercar” in the world of laptops?!

WORK HARD. PLAY HARDCORE.

8-core and 16-thread Intel Core i7-10875H 10th generation Comet Lake-H, this monster has a base frequency of 2.3 GHz and can automatically increase it to 5.1 GHz. Moreover, the TDP is only 45W.

STUNNING VISUALS. IMMERSIVE GAMEPLAY. In the case of the video card, you can choose between RTX 2070 Max-Q and RTX 2080 Super Max-Q. Excellent solutions with 8 GB of video memory on board. Immerse yourself in your favorite games and enjoy stunning graphics using the power of ray tracing technology and artificial intelligence.

MAXIMIZE YOUR DISPLAY.

17.3-inch display with 100% sRGB, and then your choice from FullHD 240 Hz to space 300, but that's not all 4K 120 Hz, Razer are you serious!?

EASY UPGRADEABILITY.

Yes, the laptop uses 16GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory, but with an additional free SODIMM slot that supports Intel XMP, you can expand the memory up to 64GB. A PCIe NVMe SSD drive with a capacity of 512 GB is installed as a data storage subsystem in the basic configuration, with a maximum supported volume of 2 TB. Plus, the presence of an additional free M.2 slot. Isn't this a miracle?

and the most beautiful RRAZER CHROMA

Up to 16.8 million colors and various lighting effects for enhanced gaming immersion. You can customize all of this on your keyboard using Razer Synapse 3. On the Razer Blade Pro 17, each key is individually backlit using Razer Chroma. Razer Chroma is art...

This article could be continued for a long time, because the updated Razer Blade Pro 17 still has a lot of advantages and features, but we will leave all this for the owners of this masterpiece. The main thing is not to forget that the updated model of the gaming laptop will go on sale at the end of this month. Prices range from €3,299.00 to €4,199.99, based on the official Razer website, while the manufacturer has discounted the base model to €2,999.00. As for prices on the Russian market, one can only guess...my guess is 250,000~270,000 rubles. We wait…

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PS Thank you for your attention.

Bottom line

The Razer Blade Pro (2017) is a powerful laptop for most 4K gaming at medium to high settings that fits in your backpack. Considering the performance in modern games, it will handle 4K for a couple more years, then it will have to reduce the resolution to 1440p, and eventually to 1080p. For a gaming laptop, the service life is quite long.

If you need a beautiful and reliable laptop, a regular Razer Blade or MSI GS63VR will do. Any competitor with a GTX 1060 or GTX 1070 has strong Full HD gaming performance, even the latest ones, for about half the price. But, only Blade Pro with GTX 1080 can replace a desktop computer and allow you to play in 4K format with high fps.

Benefits of the Razer Blade Pro (2017)

• High build quality
• Gorgeous display
• Comfortable mechanical keyboard
• Unmatched gaming performance

Disadvantages of Blade Pro (2017)

• High heat
• Noisy operation
• Weak battery

Razer Blade Pro 17.3 (4K)

Klim, 05/13/2019

Advantages: - Chic design, materials and assembly - Size and weight - Gorgeous touch 4K G Sync display - Maximum performance in a thin body - Full-fledged GTX 1080 - 32GB RAM - Fast SSD with a read speed of 2600 MB/sec - Many USB, LAN, Thunderbolt 3 and Card Reader - Cool keyboard backlight - Touch pad on the right side - convenient! — Small power supply

Disadvantages: - It gets very hot and makes noise at full load - The battery lasts no more than 2-2.5 hours - The keyboard is controversial, it depends on whether you like mechanics

Comment: I have been using the laptop for a year now. And this is the most amazing and professional device in a compact and beautiful case. You may have already come across a review here from Hayter Reiser, who, of course, did not buy a laptop; his wallet won’t allow it, so I advise you to read my review.

Within a year everything was as perfect as it was. Performance is top notch. Editing 4K ProRes video flies, games too, in 4K on Ultra you can play PUBG at 55-65FPS, other games will easily run in 2K on Ultra with 70FPS+. Thanks to the excellent 4K display, it’s very cool and convenient to work in editing and Photoshop. With FULL HD wouldn't see anything but soap. The touch display is also a cool feature. It’s worth calibrating the display before working with color. The laptop has a lot of connectors, you can connect anything. Thanks for the Card Reader, I always need it. The touch pad on the right, although strange, is more convenient in practice. The keyboard clicks, as you please.

Problems begin at full load, the laptop reaches a good 90-95 degrees, in overclocking mode to 4.2Ghz there is no throttling. In addition to all this, the laptop can compete with the Boeing in volume, but headphones will save the situation - for you) You can’t fool physics, this is the price to pay slim and beautiful body.

I noticed that the laptop has an excellent audio amplifier. Powerful headphones are already blown away at 20% volume. SSDs in a laptop are very fast, if only there was more memory. Well, the battery doesn’t last very long. You can count on a maximum of 2 hours with the Internet, with games in general about an hour.

All the disadvantages that I listed do not bother me. The laptop is easy to transport and then in a new place it simply plugs into an outlet. I don’t sit in Starbucks like hipsters with a MacBook, so noise and charge don’t bother me, what worries me is compactness, assembly, power and a 4K display for editing, and here the Razer Blade Pro 17 is the Best.

I also took the laptop apart to change the thermal paste to a suitable one, and things got a little better. They wanted liquid metal, but this was impossible due to the design, which could smear it across the board. My shots from my review