Razer Blade 17vsRazer Blade 18

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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 18
Blade 18

Quick Stats

The Razer Blade 18 delivers impressive performance despite its high price tag. Most important takeaway is: "Impressive performance".
The Razer Blade 18's strongest suit is its premium build quality, exuding a sturdy metal chassis and craftsmanship.
The Blade 18's display boasts an impressive setup with two native resolutions and a high 440Hz refresh rate.
The Razer Blade 18's standout feature is its advanced display with 4K and 1200p options at 440Hz refresh rate.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Razer Blade 17
Winner
#152
Razer Blade 18
#153
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Razer Blade 17
#137
Winner
Razer Blade 18
#587
Display
Razer Blade 17
#312
Winner
Razer Blade 18
#313
Performance
Razer Blade 17
#374
Razer Blade 18
#100
Winner
Build
Razer Blade 17
#860
Winner
Razer Blade 18
#862
Features
Razer Blade 17
#152
Winner
Razer Blade 18
#633

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Razer Razer Blade 17
Razer Razer Blade 18
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 4000GB 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 18

Strengths

The dual native resolution is wonderful.
Thermal performance was fantastic. I have zero complaints there.
The dedicated GPU runs up to 175 watts. The total TPP or total package power of this laptop, is 280.
I absolutely love this laptop. It's one of the best laptops that I've reviewed this year.

Weaknesses

It's ridiculously expensive.
It's 18 in. It's heavy and more of a desktop replacement rather than a proper laptop that you can carry everywhere.
There are other 18-in laptops on the market that provide better value for a lower price, but you are going to be taking a hit in terms of build quality.
A haptic touchpad would have been a nice addition for such an expensive laptop.
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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 18

The Razer Blade 18 is a behemoth of a laptop that justifies its steep price tag with impressive specs and a stunning display. This powerful machine boasts a dual native resolution, with the option to switch between 4K and 1920x1200 for optimal gaming performance. With a 50-series GPU, it's capable of delivering buttery smooth gameplay at high refresh rates. But is its hefty price tag justified by superior build quality, performance, and features?

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