Razer Blade 17vsRazer Blade 16

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Razer
Razer Blade 17
Blade 17

Quick Stats

The Razer Blade 17's performance lags behind competitors due to excessive power consumption and lower GPU max graphics power.
The Razer Blade 17's exceptional build quality justifies its steep price tag with premium materials and attention to detail.
The Razer Blade 17's display offers excellent color accuracy and brightness, but with some viewing angle limitations.
The Razer Blade 17 offers impressive features, including MacBook Pro-level sound quality and customizable RGB lighting.
Razer
Razer Blade 16
Blade 16

Quick Stats

The Razer Blade 16 delivers exceptional performance with outstanding gaming capabilities and smooth visuals at high resolutions always.
The overall build quality of the Razer Blade 16 is solid and justifies its premium price tag effectively.
The Razer Blade 16 features an impressive mini LED display with vibrant colors and deep blacks prominently.
The Razer Blade 16 boasts an impressive array of features and a standout full-power GPU and CPU combo.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Razer Blade 17
#152
Razer Blade 16
Winner
#151
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Razer Blade 17
#137
Winner
Razer Blade 16
#586
Display
Razer Blade 17
#312
Razer Blade 16
#311
Winner
Performance
Razer Blade 17
#374
Razer Blade 16
#99
Winner
Build
Razer Blade 17
#860
Razer Blade 16
#859
Winner
Features
Razer Blade 17
#152
Winner
Razer Blade 16
#632

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Razer Razer Blade 17
Razer Razer Blade 16
up to 64GB
up to 96GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-11800H
Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 90W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop, 175W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Razer Blade 17

Strengths

The machine is just beautiful, it definitely feels like it's built out of pretty premium materials which gives you the impression that it's gonna last a really long time.
Sound quality is MacBook Pro level, I was pretty impressed considering many gaming laptops have speakers that sound almost worse than smartphone speakers.
Webcam finally stepped up to 1080p and does look quite a bit better than the others.
The machine had Macbook pro level quality

Weaknesses

Price is a major concern, Razer Blade 17 is quite expensive compared to its competition for what it can do and no options that i've seen so far for discounts
Battery life is terrible, the machine absolutely burns through power do not get this computer if you plan to use it unplugged pretty frequently.
Performance isn't as fast as the competition, especially when comparing it to other machines with gpus with 175 watts max graphics power versus the 165 with this one.
Keyboard is uncomfortable to type on, key presses are just so shallow that sometimes it almost made me second guess whether I actually fully pressed a key or not.

Razer Blade 16

Strengths

The Razer Blade 16 is arguably in my opinion the best thing to happen to Razer laptops in years... They've given us pretty much every premium feature you could ever want in a laptop... The display options are top-notch, with both mini LED and OLED displays available on the 2024 model... The trackpad and keyboard are awesome, with great customization options coming out over time... The fan tuning is amazing, with balanced and silent modes that allow for great gaming experiences without being too loud... The laptop has a sleek design, one of the sleekest options out there...

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Razer Blade 17

The Razer Blade 17 is a powerhouse gaming laptop that boasts a sleek design and impressive specs. However, with a hefty price tag and some notable drawbacks, it's essential to weigh the pros and cons before making a purchase decision. In this review, we'll delve into the laptop's performance, battery life, keyboard, and webcam, as well as its thermal management and power settings. Can it live up to its promise of providing an exceptional gaming experience?

Razer Blade 16

The Razer Blade 16: a behemoth of a laptop that packs an unprecedented punch. With a price tag to match its premium features, this gaming powerhouse boasts a stunning mini LED display, customizable software, and exceptional performance in both CPU-bound and GPU-intensive tasks. Its sleek chassis may be heavy and prone to fingerprints, but it's a beautiful package nonetheless. If you're willing to part with over $4,000 for the ultimate gaming experience, the Blade 16 might just be the unicorn of laptops you've been searching for.

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