[CES 2022] New Razer Blade 14 Packs Plenty of Firepower in A Small Form
At CES 2022, Razer has unveiled 3 new gaming laptops, most notably the Razer Blade 14 which packs a lot of firepower in a compact body. Here’s what you need to know.
Razer Blade 14
Just as the name implies, the new Razer Blade 14 is a 14-inch gaming laptop, making it rather compact. However, it doesn’t sacrifice on firepower as it’s a powerful machine on its own, powered by the latest AMD Ryzen CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPU.
Some of the notable features of the new Razer Blade 14 include the MUX Switch to easily toggle the iGPU, fingerprint-resistant coating, and a Full HD 1080p IR webcam with Windows Hello support. For its full specifications, check it out right below here:
Razer Blade 14 Specifications
CPU: | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX @ 3.3GHz (up to 4.9 GHz Boost), 8C/16T, 45W TDP, 6nm |
RAM: | 16GB 4800MHz DDR5 (fixed) |
GPU: | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GDDR6 6GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GDDR6 8GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GDDR6 16GB |
Storage: | 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (upgradable to 2TB) |
Connectivity: | Wireless Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 Wired 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (supports PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 1 x Kensington Lock |
Display: | 14″ QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS-grade, 165Hz, AMD FreeSync Premium, 100% DCI-P3, matte screen, 4.7mm bezels 14″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS-grade, 144Hz, AMD FreeSync Premium, 100% sRGB, matte screen, 4.7mm bezels 1 x HDMI 2.1 (4K@120Hz) |
Audio: | 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack Array microphone |
Power: | 230W power adapter 61.6Whr Li-Polymer battery |
Dimensions: | 319.7 x 220 x 16.8 mm |
Weight: | 1.78kg |
The new Razer Blade 14 will be retailing from USD $1,999.99 / €2,199.99 on Razer.com and will be available for pre-order at Razer.com, Razer Store locations and select retailers starting 10th February 2022. It will be available for purchase sometime in Q1 2022. Local availability is expected to be announced later on. It will come with an extended 2-year warranty for the battery.
Razer Blade 15
The new Razer Blade 15 is more in line with your standard gaming laptop offering, powered by Intel. You can get it in IPS-grade display (100% DCI-P3) with either Full HD 360Hz refresh rate, QHD 240Hz refresh rate, and 4K UHD 144Hz refresh rate. For a detailed look at its specifications check it out right below here:
Razer Blade 15 Specifications
CPU: | Intel Core i7-12800H @ 1.8GHz (up to 4.8 GHz Boost), 14C/20T, 24M, 45W TDP, 10nm SF |
RAM: | 16GB 4800MHz DDR5 (upgradable to 64GB) |
GPU: | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GDDR6 6GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GDDR6 8GB |
Storage: | 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (upgradable to 2TB) 1 x M.2 slot (up to 2TB) |
Connectivity: | Wireless Intel AX1690 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.2 Wired 2 x Thunderbolt 4 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A 1 x UHS-II card reader 1 x Kensington Lock |
Display: | 15.6″ QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS-grade, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus, matte display, 4.9mm bezels 15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS-grade, 360Hz, 100% sRGB, 2ms response, matte display, 4.9mm bezels 1 x HDMI 2.1 (4K@120Hz) |
Audio: | 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack Array microphone |
Power: | 230W power adapter 80Whr Li-Polymer battery |
Dimensions: | 355 x 235 x 16.9 mm |
Weight: | 2.02kg |
The new Razer Blade 15 will be retailing from USD $2,499.99 / €2,799.99 on Razer.com and will be available for pre-order at Razer.com, Razer Store locations and select retailers starting 10th February 2022. It will be available for purchase sometime in Q1 2022. Local availability is expected to be announced later on. It will come with an extended 2-year warranty for the battery.
Razer Blade 17
Compared to the other two, the new Razer Blade 17 is designed for those who seek a desktop replacement. It comes with an astounding 8-speaker setup, a hefty 82WHr battery capacity, and the performance to back it all up. Interestingly, it comes with a 280W GaN-powered charger, making it even easier to bring it around.
If you’re wondering about the specifications, check it out right below here:
Razer Blade 17 Specifications
CPU: | Intel Core i7-12800H @ 1.8GHz (up to 4.8 GHz Boost), 14C/20T, 24M, 45W TDP, 10nm SF |
RAM: | 16GB 4800MHz DDR5 (upgradable to 64GB) |
GPU: | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GDDR6 6GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GDDR6 8GB |
Storage: | 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (upgradable to 4TB) 1 x M.2 slot (up to 4TB) |
Connectivity: | Wireless Intel AX1690 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.2 Wired 2 x Thunderbolt 4 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A 1 x UHS-II card reader 1 x RJ45 LAN 1 x Kensington Lock |
Display: | 17.3″ QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS-grade, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus, matte display, 4.9mm bezels 17.3″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS-grade, 360Hz, 100% sRGB, 2ms response, matte display, 4.9mm bezels 1 x HDMI 2.1 (4K@120Hz) |
Audio: | 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack Array microphone |
Power: | 280W power adapter (GaN charger) 82Whr Li-Polymer battery |
Dimensions: | 395 x 260 x 19.9 mm |
Weight: | 2.75kg |
The new Razer Blade 17 will be retailing from USD $2,699.99 / €2,999.99 on Razer.com and will be available for pre-order at Razer.com, Razer Store locations and select retailers starting 25th January 2022. It will be available for purchase sometime in Q1 2022. Local availability is expected to be announced later on. It will come with an extended 2-year warranty for the battery.
Pokdepinion: I’m very keen to try that Razer Blade 14 since I needed a powerful laptop that’s also relatively easy to bring around. Hopefully, I’ll be able to get my hands on them.