Razer Blade Stealth QHD i7-8550U
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Average of 6 scores (from 9 reviews)
Reviews for the Razer Blade Stealth QHD i7-8550U
Dancing at two weddings with one laptop. With the Blade Stealth, Razer aims to attract gamers during the night and office workers during the day. In order to gain a performance increase compared to the predecessor, the Ultrabook is equipped with an i7-8550U of the 8th Intel generation. We took a look at the Kaby Lake refresh.
Source: Techaeris
Archive.org versionIf you’ve been looking for an ultraportable laptop for productivity on the go, you might not have considered Razer due to its gaming focus. However, the Razer Blade Stealth is an excellent choice with its solid performance, great build quality, and reasonable price given its specs.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 95% performance: 95% display: 100% mobility: 85% workmanship: 95%
Source: Good Gear Guide
Archive.org versionIt’s a great machine, though. Peerless, when it comes to the actual design itself. It’s a real pleasure to use the Blade Stealth, be it on a plane or just at home lounging on the couch. Durable enough to feel rugged and portable, but lightweight enough to make it worth carrying, I really love it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/06/2018
Source: Hexus
Archive.org versionThis is the best Blade Stealth to date and it remains a solid laptop that speaks to enthusiasts seeking Ultrabook credentials with an added hint of gamer attitude.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/13/2018
Source: PC Perspective
Archive.org versionFor those of you who can get past the input device issues, the Razer Blade Stealth is a great option. For the rest of us, I hope that Razer takes some of their peripheral pedigree into the next generation of Blade Stealth notebooks and fixes the issues to create a truly desirable product.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/01/2018
Source: Techspot
Archive.org versionMy thoughts on the Blade Stealth have not changed since last time I reviewed this laptop: I like it a lot. The build quality is excellent and complemented well by the RGB keyboard and trackpad. The high resolution display and is good, bezel size is good. It’s also great to see the improved performance the Core i7-8550U provides, and unlike some other laptops I’ve reviewed, Razer’s cooling solution can keep the 15W CPU performing as expected.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionThe refreshed Razer Blade Stealth is mostly the same as the previous model of this ultraportable laptop that we love, but now delivers a fresher, faster processor for $100 more.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThe Razer Blade Stealth packs a powerful 8th-gen processor and a QHD display into a very sleek frame, but the battery life is still short.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: PocketPC
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/08/2018
Source: Komputerswiat
PL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 77%
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Intel UHD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2, 24 EUs) found on some Kaby-Lake-Refresh CPU models (15 W ULV series). Technically identical to the previous Kaby-Lake GPU called HD Graphics 620.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
i5-8550U: Kaby-Lake-Refresh based low power quad-core processor. The four cores are clocked between 1.8 and 4 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading. The integrated GPU is clocked between 300 and 1,150 MHz. The SoC is manufactured in a 14nm+ FinFET process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
13.30":
There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.
» 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.
84.17%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
