I. Introduction
Laptop is not a kind of product that people purchase often. So good research will help you to choose what best fits you. Here we are reviewing another gaming buddy that came early in 2023. There are various kinds of comments about this. Let’s do an overall classification about Razor Blade 18.
| FisticuffGamer Rating |
| Design – 4.7 / 5 |
| Display – 4.5 / 5 |
| Performance – 4.0 / 5 |
| Battery – 3.0 / 5 |
| Pros | Cons |
| Catchy design & display | Battery life’s little bit less than average |
| High audio quality | Due to the huge size, handling is difficult. |
| Clear & sharp webcam | Positioning of the keyboard makes it hard to work simultaneously with the touchpad. |
Comparing with new asus laptop which we reviewed before this is specs catalog of Razor Blade 18,
| Processor | Intel 13th Gen Core i9-13950HX (24-cores, 24 MB of Cache1.8 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 5.5 GHz) |
| VGA | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU – 12 GB VRAM, Core: 2280 MHz, 175 W TDP, GDDR6 |
| Display | 18-inch 16:10 aspect ratio QHD+ (2560×1600 resolution) 240 Hz refresh rate |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD |
| Memory | 32 GB DDR5-5600 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ports | 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports1 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB 3.2 Gen 2) Type-C with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4 with Nvidia GPU output1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C PortRJ45 – 2.5Gb EthernetHDMI 2.1 outputUHS-II SD Card Reader |
| Battery | Built-in 91.7 WHr rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery with 330W GaN Power Adapter |
| Size | Height x Width x Depth (in mm): 21.99 x 399 x 275.4 ( = 0.87 x 15.71 x 10.84 in) |
| Extras | Webcam: IR Primary Camera: 5 MPix, RGB backlit keyboard and 6x speakers |
II. Design and Build Quality
This laptop comes with a handy laptop sleeve. The sleek design, making it suitable for both gaming and professional use. Due to a durable hinge and a CNC-milled aluminum chassis the laptop’s build quality is decent. It weighs 6.8 pounds(3.08 kg). Though it’s not the lightest option, its slim profile makes it really worth buying. The 18-inch display has 16:10 aspect ratio and incredibly thin 4.6 mm bezels. So it provides a smooth experience for gaming and productivity tasks. Keyboard ensures comfortable typing with an attractive backlighting profile that allows users to customize lighting effects and colors using Razer’s Synapse 3 software.
III. Display and Audio
The 18-inch display helps to enhance the gaming and media experience more smoothly with 16:10 aspect ratio, 240Hz refresh rate and crystal clear QHD 2560 x 1600 resolution. During testing, the Razer Blade 18 reproduced 85.8% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, slightly below the premium gaming average. However, with a peak brightness level of 500 nits, the colors pop and look fabulous on the IPS-grade panel. Although there isn’t a 4K option, the QHD+ display strikes the perfect balance between detailed visuals and competitive frame rates. Other than the stunning display, Sound quality is quite powerful due to Razer’s six-speaker system which is possible to customize the sound with the manual equalization adjustments. Speakers placed besides sideways with the keyboard makes a balanced audio experience for both ears. The built-in microphones also provide clear voice pickup, ensuring smooth and enjoyable video conferencing experiences.
IV. Performance and Hardware
- Graphics
The Razer Blade 18 offers a powerful performance and impressive hardware lineup. It consists of an Intel Core i9-13950HX processor and an RTX 4060 GPU which makes it an ideal choice for video editing purposes and gaming. Performance wise it struggles a little bit with demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077, achieving an average frame rate of 62 fps in Ultra settings. Despite this, the laptop remains capable of handling most games and offers an overall satisfactory gaming experience. Compared to ASUS ROG Strix G18 and MSI Titan GT77 the Razer Blade 18’s CPU performance is not up to the mark. While the laptop can manage CPU-intensive tasks, it doesn’t match the scores of its competitors.
- Battery Life
In terms of battery life, the Blade 18 offers around six hours of playback for a 4K Hollywood movie at 50% volume and Wi-Fi in Airplane Mode. If someone plays a game without a plug to the electricity it reduces the battery life to approximately three hours which falls short compared to some other productivity-focused laptops.
- Cooling
Cooling system is also satisfactory, by having an extra-large vapor chamber and three fans working in conjunction to keep temperature down during high stress tasks and gaming sessions helps for long term use. This cooling setup ensures optimal performance even under demanding conditions.
Another notable feature of the Blade 18 is its upgradable memory and storage options, making it an appealing choice for those who seek flexibility in their laptop’s configuration. By removing the bottom panel, users can easily access the upgradable components. The laptop supports up to 64GB of DDR5-5200MHz memory (RAM) and up to 8TB of total storage. Also have a high competition from thicker 13th Gen machines with more thermal headroom, such as the Titan and the Scar 18, which outperformed it in certain benchmarks. Despite this, the Blade 18 remains more than capable for most workloads and gaming needs, except for the most demanding professional tasks.
V. Software Features
Considering the software features, it comes with Windows 11 Home Edition including standard Xbox Game Bar, Spotify, Razer’s Synapse software and the THX audio app. Additionally, the software includes a CPU overclocking tool for advanced users.
VI. Connectivity and Ports
Like any other gaming laptop this also offers a fair amount of ports. On the right hand side SD card reader, USB Type-C port, USB Type-A port and HDMI port can be found on the right hand side of the laptop as shown in the specification image. The left side consists of a 3.5mm combo audio jack, a Thunderbolt 4 port, two USB Type-A ports, ethernet jack and the AC power port. The presence of HDMI 2.1 and Ethernet ports makes it easy to manage for a professional setup. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support can be considered as wireless connectivity.
VII. Price
Please visit here for up-to-date price details. Although it allows for some customization and upgradability, the performance results of blade 18 don’t quite justify the high-end hardware and price, but the Intel i9-13980HX processor might be worth considering.
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