After tariff uncertainty, Razer Blade 16 gaming laptops available at Razer stores with RTX 5090 option
Buyers had concerns when most Razer laptops disappeared from the manufacturer's US storefront. That included the Blade 16, with tariffs complicating pre-orders. Fortunately, Razer announced that all variations of the 16-inch gaming laptop are in stock. Configurations using AMD Ryzen AI 9 300 CPUs start at $2999.99, with an RTX 5090 option priced as high as $4899.99.
When announced at CES 2025, the most obvious difference with the Blade 16 was its thickness. After complaints about chunkiness with the 2024 edition, Razer managed to trim the latest version to .59 inches at its thinnest point. To ensure thermals aren't compromised, the laptop utilizes a new vapor chamber cooling system and ultra-thin exhaust fins. Razer also switched to Ryzen AI 9 300 processors, aiming for more efficient performance.
Notebookcheck's Razer Blade 16 review praised the laptop for providing a desktop-like gaming experience. Even with a trimmer profile, Razer didn't sacrifice build quality. Also, its QHD+ 240Hz OLED display stands out, with vibrant and accurate colors.
One drawback is the laptop's soldered 32 GB or 64 GB LPDDR5X 8000 MHz memory. The lack of upgradeable RAM may become an issue when customizing a system during checkout. Buyers can select from Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090 graphics cards and two Ryzen AI 9 CPUs. However, some configurations could limit memory and storage options.
The good news is that the pre-order uncertainty seems to be over for US customers. Regardless of the variation, the Razer Blade 16 should ship promptly and arrive as soon as the end of April. For now, the gaming laptop is available exclusively at Razer's website and physical retail stores. Sadly, most Blade 14 and Blade 18 models remain out of stock.
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Press release via Razer PR
WHAT: Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced that the critically acclaimed Razer Blade 16 with the latest NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs and AMD® Ryzen AI 9 300 series processors is now available for purchase exclusively on Razer.com and RazerStores across the United States.
Razer Blade 16 Features:
Reimagined Innovative Design The thinnest gaming laptop ever designed by Razer achieving a slim 0.59-inch profile at its thinnest point. New thermal hood design that effectively manages thermals with a new vapor chamber cooling solution that covers 57% of the motherboard and features 0.05 mm thin exhaust fins for greater heat dissipation. Peak AI-Powered Performance NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs pushing up to 160W of total graphics power. Powered by AMD Ryzen AI 9 300 series processor with an NPU that features 50 TOPS for access to Copilot+ experiences. Packs a crystal clear QHD+ 240Hz OLED display offering Calman Verified color profiles and a blazing fast .2 ms response time. Best-in-Class Experience Redesigned keyboard with a deeper 1.5mm travel distance, for 50% more travel, and ~63g of actuation force for a more responsive typing experience. Upgraded 6-speaker audio system for a richer listening experience featuring THX™ Spatial Audio.
WHERE: Available now exclusively at Razer.com and Razer Store locations across the United States. Enjoy early access to demo the Razer Blade 16 at the following RazerStores:
Los Angeles, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA Paramus, NJ Austin, TX Seattle, WA Las Vegas, NV Garden City, NY King of Prussia,PA Orlando, FL Miami, FL
PRICE: Starting at $2,999.99 USD
