Razer's Blade 16 and Blade 18 gaming laptops are available tomorrow
RTX 4090 graphics and 13th Gen Core await, if you have the money.
You didn't have to wait too long to get Razer's biggest Blade systems yet. The company has revealed that the new Blade 16 and Blade 18 gaming laptops will be available tomorrow, February 8. 16-inch and 18-inch systems start at $2,700 and $2,900, respectively, though the configurations launching this week are strictly high-end models with RTX 4080 or 4090 graphics — you'll need to spend at least $3,600 ($3,800). $ for the 18 inch model) to get something quick. "Entry" variants with RTX 4060 or 4070 GPUs will be available on February 22.
Each laptop has its own set of tricks. The new Blade 16 features a unique dual-mode mini-LED display that can switch between a media-friendly 4K 120Hz image and a gaming-oriented FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 240Hz image. The Blade 18, on the other hand, is a giant desktop replacement with a six-speaker spatial audio setup. Both use 13th Gen Intel Core i9 HX processors and their RTX 40-series mobile graphics run at full power – a peak of 175W for the RTX 4080 and 4090. So you won't be gaming much on battery power, but it might save you from buying a tower PC for demanding games.
As a result, Razer is updating its Synapse software to allow CPU overclocking on the Blade 16 and Blade 18. You can change the base voltage, max wattage for boost power, and even runtime permitted overeating. Don't expect the results you'd get from overclocking a desktop (you're working within the confines of a laptop chassis), but it can help squeeze a few extra frames per second out of your machine.
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RTX 4090 graphics and 13th Gen Core await, if you have the money.
You didn't have to wait too long to get Razer's biggest Blade systems yet. The company has revealed that the new Blade 16 and Blade 18 gaming laptops will be available tomorrow, February 8. 16-inch and 18-inch systems start at $2,700 and $2,900, respectively, though the configurations launching this week are strictly high-end models with RTX 4080 or 4090 graphics — you'll need to spend at least $3,600 ($3,800). $ for the 18 inch model) to get something quick. "Entry" variants with RTX 4060 or 4070 GPUs will be available on February 22.
Each laptop has its own set of tricks. The new Blade 16 features a unique dual-mode mini-LED display that can switch between a media-friendly 4K 120Hz image and a gaming-oriented FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 240Hz image. The Blade 18, on the other hand, is a giant desktop replacement with a six-speaker spatial audio setup. Both use 13th Gen Intel Core i9 HX processors and their RTX 40-series mobile graphics run at full power – a peak of 175W for the RTX 4080 and 4090. So you won't be gaming much on battery power, but it might save you from buying a tower PC for demanding games.
As a result, Razer is updating its Synapse software to allow CPU overclocking on the Blade 16 and Blade 18. You can change the base voltage, max wattage for boost power, and even runtime permitted overeating. Don't expect the results you'd get from overclocking a desktop (you're working within the confines of a laptop chassis), but it can help squeeze a few extra frames per second out of your machine.
>All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices correct at time of publication.
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