Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509
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Primary Camera: 5 MPix
Price comparison
Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)
Reviews for the Razer Blade 18 2024 RZ09-0509
Razer has upped the ante even further this year with 300 Hz 2K mini-LED and 200 Hz 4K IPS display options on top of the already impressive 175 W GeForce RTX 4090 GPU. The HDR1000 mini-LED panel in particular makes the Blade 18 a multimedia behemoth when it comes to gaming and video playback.
Source: PC Mag
The Blade 18 is a case of delivering exactly what’s expected and getting what you pay for. This signature sleek design is as luxe and thin as ever, and its components and price tag also mean top-end performance. That thinness also means a slightly lower power ceiling than meatier alternatives, but the gap is less than we’ve seen before and won’t make or break your experience. This is especially true given the real standout performer, MSI’s Titan 18 HX, is a far more expensive laptop. All told, if you have a big enough budget to be considering any of these powerhouses, and the Blade design appeals to you most, go for the Blade 18. Aside from the cost, our only caveat is the dismal battery life, which may not be relevant for many users in this category but could be a deal-breaker for you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Pocket Lint
The Razer Blade 18 is hands down the most impressive gaming laptop I've ever used, and is the complete package in a way few products are. While other gaming laptops on the market may share many of the specific internal components as the Razer Blade 18, none share the harmony of design, performance, and beauty like the Blade 18. Whether you are looking for a dedicated gaming laptop, a battle station for both work and play, or an ultra high-performance device to run complex and intensive software, the Razer Blade 18 can do it all. There's no doubt that the Blade 18 costs a pretty penny, as even its base configuration costs more than a decent vacation, but if being on the cutting edge of mobile PC performance is important to you, and you have the money, then I would highly recommend the Razer Blade 18.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/22/2024
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Hot Hardware
If you're someone who absolutely must have the best performance possible, then the Blade 18 might not tick that box when there are larger, thicker machines available, powered by similar hardware. Likewise, if you really just don't care about aesthetics, you could probably find a similar-performing laptop for a bit less money. It's not going to have a slick aluminum unibody, a Mini-LED screen, or Thunderbolt 5, though. Ultimately. we're awarding the Blade 18 our Recommended award. It's fast, functional, and super stylish. There's always an undeniable price premium for a Razer laptop, but if you're someone to whom this machine's unique qualities appeal, there's really no substitute.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/14/2024
Source: Jarrod'sTech
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/03/2024
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NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU: High-end laptop graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM with a 256 Bit memory bus and can be configured with 80 - 150 TDP settings (+ Dynamic Boost).
These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
i9-14900HX: High-end mobile hybrid processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture with 24 cores and 32 threads. Clocks at a maximum of 5.8 GHz (P cores).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
18.00": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
3.134 kg:
A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.
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.
86.83%: 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.