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The Verge
6 days ago
- Business
- The Verge
Razer's Blade 18 laptop price jumps $300, to $3,499.99
Razer's powerhouse Blade 18 portable gaming desktop replacement is launching today with a surprise price hike from its originally advertised $3,199.99 tag. The company has quietly raised the cost of the base spec, which features an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, to $3,499.99 — a $300 jump from its CES reveal earlier this year. The Blade 18's top RTX 5090 graphics spec is also getting a heavy $400 price increase from $4,499.99 to $4,899.99. Razer is also now offering a new RTX 5080 configuration option that starts at $4,099.99. As to why Razer has increased the Blade 18's prices, the company has not responded to our request for comment at the time of publication. In April, Razer had temporarily halted direct sales for its laptops just a day before the Trump Administration announced tariffs that would increase costs of tech coming from countries like China and Taiwan, where many laptop components are made. At the time, Razer Public Relations Manager, Andy Johnston, told The Verge Razer had no comment regarding tariffs. Over a week later Razer un-paused sales, including for its just launched Blade 16 laptop. You can order the new Blade 18 on Razer's website now, with deliveries starting June 2nd, even for a maxed out configuration that features 4TB storage and 64GB RAM for $5,199.99 (RazerCare warranty not included).
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
The Razer Blade Just Got Thinner, Smarter—and Way More Powerful
Razer has officially unveiled its thinnest and most powerful Blade laptop yet, combining cutting-edge AI processing with high-end graphics in the new Razer Blade 14. Razer is back at it again, delivering on its promise of blending form and function with the introduction of the Razer Blade 14. Touted as the thinnest iteration of the Blade series to date, the Razer Blade 14 features the latest Nvidia 50-series GPUs, with support for configurations up to the Nvidia 5070. Paired with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, the Razer Blade 14 promises a balanced gaming experience despite its slim profile and smaller screen, ideal for content creators and gamers on the move. In terms of memory, both the Razer Blade 14 and 16 will support up to 64 GB of LPDDR5X RAM running at an ultra-fast 8000 MHz. Complementing its powerful graphics and processing capabilities, the Razer Blade 14 features a 3K 120Hz OLED panel with a 0.2 ms response time and support for Nvidia's G-Sync technology, making it ideal for competitive play. Measuring just 15.7 mm at its slimmest point and weighing only 1.64 kg, the Razer Blade 14 stands out as a true powerhouse in portability. Outside of gaming, those interested in the latest AI technology can rest assured that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor included in both Razer Blade models is capable of delivering up to 50 TOPS. Paired with support for Microsoft Copilot+, users will have access to the full suite of AI tools available through Windows. To complement its compact form factor, the Razer Blade 14 features a 72 Wh battery that Razer claims is optimized to deliver up to 11 hours of screen time, making it the longest-lasting Razer Blade SKU to date. In terms of I/O, the Razer Blade 14 includes a full-sized HDMI 2.1 port, a UHS-II microSD card reader, two USB4 Type-C ports, and support for the latest Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7 standards. For users seeking additional screen real estate, Razer will also introduce a 16-inch model alongside the Blade 14. Both the Razer Blade 14 and Razer Blade 16 will be available later this year, with online exclusivity in the U.S. through and RazerStores. For those seeking a bit more colour variation, the latest Razer Blade models will be offered in both the standard sleek black and a Mercury White finish—exclusive to the U.S., U.K. and EU markets. The Razer Blade 14 will retail for a suggested price of $2,299.99 USD / €2,299.99 EUR, while the Razer Blade 16 will be priced at $2,399.99 USD / €2,399.99 EUR.
