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MagyarRazer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Max-Q
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Primary Camera: 1 MPix
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Average of 14 scores (from 17 reviews)
Reviews for the Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Max-Q
The Blade 15 is barely one year old and Razer is continuing to push it to the limits with new CPU, Wi-Fi, and display options. How much of a performance boost can this new 9th gen Intel and RTX 2080 Max-Q SKU offer over the last 8th gen Intel and RTX 2070 Max-Q SKU?
Source: Ultrabook Review
Archive.org versionThe 2019 version of the Razer Blade 15 really won me over this year and overall this is the best-polished gaming ultraportable on the market right now. Razer packed plenty of performance into this small body, the build is just as robust as it's always been, the software has a purpose and works well, the trackpad is huge and works flawlessly, the screen is great, you get punchy front-facing speakers and they’ve even added biometrics into the tiny bezel. It still sits a little higher in cost than the competition, but the premium is worth it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/04/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Digital Arts
Archive.org versionAt £3,149/$3,299, the Razer Blade 15 Advanced is £570/$600 more than an equivalently specced MacBook Pro, which comes in at £2,579/$2,799. But £570/$600 for the RTX 2080 and OLED screen seems a fair price. Or to put it another way, an equivalently priced MacBook Pro would have an 8-core i9 chip and 32GB of RAM. This would be a better choice for those working in 2D or video apps – but if 3D animation is your focus, the Razer Blade 15 Advanced would be our pick.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/02/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Ultrabook Review
Archive.org versionThe 2019 version of the Razer Blade 15 really won me over this year and overall this is the best-polished gaming ultraportable on the market right now. Razer packed plenty of performance into this small body, the build is just as robust as it's always been, the software has a purpose and works well, the trackpad is huge and works flawlessly, the screen is great, you get punchy front-facing speakers and they’ve even added biometrics into the tiny bezel. It still sits a little higher in cost than the competition, but the premium is worth it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThe $3,299 Blade 15 has always been a beautiful laptop, but with a 4K OLED panel, it's a head-turner from the inside out. Equipped with a Core i9 processor and an Nvidia RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU, the notebook has more than enough power for play (and work, if you're so inclined.) And despite that beautiful yet power-sapping display, it managed to last more than 4 hours on our battery test. If you're dead set on an OLED panel, but want to save a few bucks, consider the $2,499 Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED, which offers similar performance on the gaming and overall performance front. However, the screen is not as vivid as the Blade 15's, and it doesn't last as long on a charge. But if you're looking for a thin-and-light gaming laptop that serves up power, speed and endurance with a beautiful 4K OLED display, the Razer Blade 15 is a cut above the rest.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionRazer's Blade 15 Advanced Model was always envy-inducing, and the OLED-screen version makes it even more so. It's pricey, even for a gaming laptop, but if you can afford it, you'll find it sleek, satisfying, and powerful.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/30/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: The Tech Revolutionist
Archive.org versionThe Razer Blade excels as a gaming notebook computer, providing excellent gaming experiences across the board. It was able to perform very well in all sorts of tests, and Razer’s choice of high quality components really gave the system an edge. Its clean and minimalist design also makes it stand out from any other gaming notebook computers in the market, setting it apart from the mainstream.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/15/2019
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionThe Razer Blade may be egregiously priced, but Razer crammed much more value into its high-power gaming laptop than ever before. If you do end up plunking down the thousands required, know that you’re getting the complete gaming laptop package.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionThe Razer Blade may be egregiously priced, but Razer crammed much more value into its high-power gaming laptop than ever before. If you do end up plunking down the thousands required, know that you’re getting the complete gaming laptop package.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Pocket Lint
Archive.org versionLike the previous version, the Razer Blade 15 is a fully capable laptop that's nicely understated and wouldn't stand out in the office. With new Nvidia RTX graphics it has some serious gaming punch too. The pricetag might raise some eyebrows, but there's no denying its a tasty little machine with a lot of power on tap.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/02/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionThe Razer Blade may be egregiously priced, but Razer crammed much more value into its high-power gaming laptop than ever before. If you do end up plunking down the thousands required, know that you’re getting the complete gaming laptop package.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/16/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Ultrabook Review
Archive.org versionThe 2019 version of the Razer Blade 15 really won me over this year and overall this is the best-polished gaming ultraportable on the market right now. Razer packed plenty of performance into this small body, the build is just as robust as it's always been, the software has a purpose and works well, the trackpad is huge and works flawlessly, the screen is great, you get punchy front-facing speakers and they’ve even added biometrics into the tiny bezel. It still sits a little higher in cost than the competition, but the premium is worth it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/11/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Hardware Zone
Archive.org versionAt S$4,679, the Blade 15 will cut a huge chunk out of your wallet, but that's the price you pay for a top-end GPU and good design. To be sure, it's hardly perfect, and noise and heat concerns are very real. However, I could say the same of pretty much any slim and light gaming laptop, and the fact remains that the Blade 15 stands up well against the competition and is simply very, very fast.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/02/2019
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 80% performance: 85% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionThe Razer Blade may be egregiously priced, but Razer crammed much more value into its high-power gaming laptop than ever before. If you do end up plunking down the thousands required, know that you’re getting the complete gaming laptop package.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/01/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Allround-PC.com
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/14/2019
Source: Netzwelt
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/11/2019
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 100% features: 70% display: 100% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Gameswelt
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2019
Source: Komputerswiat
PL→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Stylish design; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; long battery life; silent system; excellent display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/29/2019
Comment
Model: Razer has long established itself as one of the forefathers of elite gaming experience since circa 2010 and does not seem to be slowing down in its track. The globally renowned gaming brand has recently come out with two distinct models for the long-awaited Razer Blade 15. The saying that good things come in small packages holds unwavering truth for the Razer Blade 15 as it is the world’s smallest 15.6-inch gaming laptop packed with astounding horsepower waiting to be put into motion. It has laid down its benchmark by entering the gaming scene with both the Base Model and the Advanced Model, which is specifically constructed for hardcore gamers. The gaming community will appreciate and rejoice in learning that both models share options for the latest 9th generation Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics. In terms of comparing the two sides of the same coin, the Base Model features a Full HD display for an optimal elite gaming screen experience whereas the Advanced Model boasts Full HD panels up to 240 Hz and 4k options with a new OLED panel as an extra step taken to the next mile.
For something considered small in the gaming laptop industry, the Razer Blade 15 sure packs a boosted cooling system. The Advanced Model of the Razer Blade 15 operates using a custom vapor chamber for its cooling system which is crafted from cutting-edge thermal materials to disperse heat as quietly and efficiently as possible without coming off as a nuisance for its user. The Base Model, however, does not fall behind albeit lacking a vapor chamber for heat dispersion. The Base Model runs its cooling system using a bespoke heat pipe system instead which siphons out built-up thermal heat under the constant elevating pressure of demanding task loads. Custom 44 fan blades were made for the Razer Blade 15’s cooling system to better facilitate dissipation of heat. Moreover, the incorporation of nanoparticle thermal blockers reduce potential hot spots from building up more unnecessary heat to the entire device.
The Razer Blade 15 does not only wear the classic color of black; it also dons the monochromatic color of Mercury White and has stripped off the brand’s signature neon green accents in favor of a more subtle and sleek overall appearance. This subdued and muted aesthetic comes off as refreshing compared to the other kin that the Razer family has sired throughout the decade. However, this particular model has not completely shed itself off from its legacy as the Razer Blade 15 still wears the triple-headed snake icon on the display cover, thus proudly distinguishing itself as one of the brand’s many prestigious laptops to date.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU104 chip with 2,944 shaders and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM. Runs at reduced clock speeds compared to a laptop RTX 2080 to achieve a much lower power consumption.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
i7-9750H: A high-performance hexa-core processor of the Coffee Lake product family designed for the larger laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.6 - 4.5 GHz (4 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
15.60":
15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.
The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Razer: Razer USA Ltd. is a US hardware manufacturer founded in 1998. The focus is on gaming devices as well as accessories, traditionally computer mice and mouse pads. The products are often named after mythical creatures or animals. However, Razer laptops are also offered under the series name "Blade". Razer has also released a VOIP software called Razer Comms.
87.13%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
