Razer’s ambitious leap into 2024 is marked by the grand unveiling of its Blade laptop series, a triumvirate of gaming devices that pushes the boundaries of innovation in the ever-expanding gaming laptop market. At the forefront stands the Blade 18, a tantalizing prospect set to grace the gaming community in April. While the price remains a mystery, Razer has lifted the veil on its impressive features, including a groundbreaking 165Hz 4K IPS panel. The Blade 18 doesn’t shy away from embracing the latest technologies, boasting Thunderbolt 5 support and hinting at an Intel 14th-gen HX CPU. With the capability to drive three 4K monitors and support higher bandwidth, the Blade 18 promises an immersive gaming experience for enthusiasts.
For AMD enthusiasts, the 2024 Blade 14 enters the scene, housing the formidable AMD Ryzen 8945HS, a processor unveiled during AMD’s pre-holiday launchathon in December. Razer offers a spectrum of configurations, allowing users to opt for a 1600p 240Hz display and up to a GeForce RTX 4070. Notably, the design facilitates upgradeable DDR5 memory, providing users with the flexibility to adapt to evolving gaming requirements. Preorders for the Blade 14 commence on January 23, with availability slated for February, reinforcing Razer’s commitment to offering cutting-edge options for gamers.
In the midst of these extremes, the Blade 16 emerges as a versatile contender, balancing power and functionality. Offering a choice between a 2,560×1,600-pixel, 240Hz OLED display and dual-refresh mini-LED IPS screens, the Blade 16 accommodates diverse user preferences with configurations like 4K (2400p) 120Hz and 1200p 240Hz. Fueled by the Intel Core i9-14900HX and supporting up to a GeForce RTX 4090, the Blade 16 stands out. Noteworthy is the OLED display’s ClearMR 11000 rating, a novel metric for motion blur sponsored by VESA, and DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification. Despite its gaming prowess, Razer positions the Blade 16 as a creator system, shipping it with Nvidia Studio drivers. Available now, the Blade 16 starts at $3,000, with Razer streamlining options by eliminating the RTX 4060 configuration for enhanced affordability.