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Stuff.tv
20-05-2025
- Stuff.tv
Razer's super power gaming laptop might be the do-everything device I've been waiting for
Until now, desktop PC gamers pretty much got all the fun. But thanks to the latest silicon chips, the top gaming laptops are more powerful than ever. Unfortunately, most of them are a little on the chunky side – not necessarily something you'd want to take with you. But Razer's all-new Razer Blade 14 is a 14-inch gaming laptop that's crammed into the chassis of something you'd expect to find in a coffee shop next to someone editing spreadsheets. In fact, it's almost the same weight and thickness as the latest MacBook Pro devices, but with more GPU muscle under the hood. At 15.7mm thick and weighing 1.63kg, the Blade 14 is not only Razer's slimmest 14-incher to date. This thing isn't just thin, it's carrying an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and AMD's shiny new Ryzen AI 9 365 chip. That's more than enough to crunch through your game library and handle any productivity task on the side. Of course, it comes with AI chops as well. We're talking up to 50 TOPS of AI processing power, which is quite a lot for something of this size. The Razer Blade 14 has a 3K OLED display that doesn't have to beg for your attention. It's fast, vibrant, and G-SYNC-enabled for those who hate screen tearing. Between the 120Hz refresh rate and a snappy 0.2 ms response time, you'll see everything with precision. There's also an upgraded cooling set-up with a 'Thermal Hood' design, which sounds like it belongs on a Formula 1 car, if you ask me. The battery's had some love too – it's a 72WHr cell promising up to 11 hours of use. It's a nice nod to those who might be tempted to use this as an all-rounder laptop. Connectivity is fully covered. You're getting USB Type-C ports, HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 7, and even a MicroSD card reader for the creators in the crowd. The keyboard is fully RGB-customisable with Razer Chroma, because obviously it is. The whole thing is wrapped in anodised aluminium with a sand-blasted finish, so it looks slick and doesn't immediately smudge. If you're not feeling the 14-incher, Razer's also given the Blade 16 a little update, now with an RTX 5060 GPU. Same AMD Ryzen AI processor inside, same OLED screen, just a bigger canvas and more breathing room. The Blade 14 is available now at $2300/£2000 directly from Razer in the US, UK, and EU. The new Blade 16 configuration lands at $2400/£2100, and you'll find it in the same places.
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.
Tom's Guide
19-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
New Razer Blade 14 gets thinner and is built for more than just gaming
This year's Razer Blade 14 will soon be here and sport a thinner design than its predecessors. Though thin in design, it commands a hefty starting price of $2,229 for the RTX 5060 model and $2,699 for the RTX 5070 variant. Alongside an Nvidia GPU, the Razer Blade 14 will pack an AMD Ryzen AI 9 CPU that's AI-ready thanks to its 50 TOPS and Copilot+ compatibility. You can kit the laptop with up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. The RAM is soldered in, but a spokesperson told us that the NVMe SSD slot is user-accessible if you want a larger hard drive. The skinnier laptop is 0.62 to 0.64 inches thick from its thinnest end to the thickest, and weighs just 3.59 pounds. Razer claims that it was able to shave down the Blade 14's profile without reducing power or battery life (retaining its 72Whr battery). Note that the RTX 5070 model of this laptop is thicker than the RTX 5060 variant. Razer redesigned the thermal shelf and cooling design, similar to what it did with the latest version of the Blade 16 gaming laptop. The ports are largely the same as last year's model, which includes a pair of USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, a 3.5mm audio jack and a proprietary power plug. There's also a microSD slot, which the previous model didn't have. At first glance, the Razer Blade 14 is a slightly smaller Blade 16, with the main difference being the microSD slot versus the full SD slot on the 16, and of course, the size. One other difference is that the Blade 14 will be available in white as well as matte black. The display is a 14-inch 3K 120Hz OLED that is Calman verified with a variety of color profiles. The keyboard is largely the same as last year's, though it now features a Copilot key. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Razer spokespeople highlighted that the Razer Blade 14 is more than just a gaming laptop. According to them, many of the Blade 14's features, like the display's color gamuts (sRGB and DCI-P3), are meant for content creators. All configurations of the new Razer Blade 14 are expected sometime in May. Razer is also releasing a cheaper version of the Blade 16 featuring the RTX 5060 for $2,399m which is also set to release later this month.
Gizmodo
19-05-2025
- Gizmodo
Razer Thins Out the Blade 14 and Fattens the Price Tag
The newly announced Razer Blade 14 isn't quite stiletto-thin, but it's becoming far more knife-like over time. Compared to past iterations, the shell is now as tall as 10 pennies stacked on top of each other, which means the new blade might be as thin as your wallet after buying one. On top of being the thinnest Blade 14 Razer has ever made, it's also the most expensive, starting at $2,300 for a version with Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU. Razer's always tried to offer quality for its high price, but with tariffs in effect, the new Blade 14 is pushing what consumers can expect from gaming laptops. The Blade 14's base price is $100 more than you would have paid for the 2024 Blade 14 with an RTX 4060. If you upgrade the new Blade to the version with the RTX 5070, Razer told us you could spend $2,700 for the sake of a laptop that's 'not a big brick,' as the company put it. Razer is always an enticing buy because of its generally strong build quality, but even a frisbee-light frame doesn't take the sting out of today's tariff-inflated product prices. Razer's new ultra-thin design houses an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and up to 64GB of 8,000MHz LPDDR5X RAM. It's the first time Razer is pairing a Copilot+ CPU made for lightweight laptops with an Nvidia GPU in a thoroughbred gaming machine, which means it's compatible with Windows 11 AI features like Recall (which you should probably remember to turn off during setup). The laptop sports a bevy of ports, including HDMI and a microSD card slot. As per usual, Razer promotes its hardy aluminum with an anodized black finish that will manage to stave off bumps or blemishes. We don't doubt that all that combined will offer enough juice to showcase the Blade 14's 3K, 120Hz OLED display. We do wonder what kind of CPU performance it might provide compared to a similarly sized laptop like the Asus TUF Gaming A14 and its top-end AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Asus' older model also costs hundreds of dollars less than Razer's latest. Razer promised you'll get 2 to 3 hours while gaming on the 72WHr battery. That doesn't sound like much, but it's technically better than what you already get on the Razer Blade 16 from this year. We've yet to find a gaming laptop with a battery life that will keep up for extended periods. The Blade 14 powers the RTX 5070 up to the max 115W TGP, which may give you enough juice for most modern games at the max 2,880 x 1,800 resolution. The RTX 5060 laptop GPU is still so new, we don't yet know how it performs compared to Nvidia's mid-range graphics options. No matter which GPU you choose, the machine will still support a six-speaker system through upward-firing speakers. That may offer better sound quality than you may be used to on such small systems, especially with support for THX Spatial Audio. There has been a rash of relatively light gaming laptops from 2024 stretching into this year. Razer seemingly knew it needed to step up its game with the 2025 edition of the Blade 14. At 0.62-inch thickness and weighing in at 3.59 pounds, it's 11% thinner and lighter than the 2024 edition. It takes the same thermal hood design from this year's rendition of the Blade 16. That laptop also went on a diet for the sake of customers who want a less hefty device to fit a little bit better in their backpacks. We found it also tended to get rather hot when playing intensive games, so we hope that's less of a problem with a smaller battery and less demanding GPU. The one thing that hasn't been brought over from the Blade 16 is the improved keyboard. It's a Razer device, so of course it's packed to the gills with gamer lights, including per-key RGB. Those keys still only have 1 mm of key travel compared to the deeper, more impactful 1.5mm on the redesigned 16-incher. There are no color options save for black and white, as much as we might beg Razer to bring back the 'coral' pink color from the 2019 Razer Blade Stealth. There's nothing wrong with a thin system, but perhaps a pink blade would help take away the sting of price hikes.
The Verge
19-05-2025
- The Verge
Razer made its new Blade 14 thinner than ever and gave it a full-power RTX 5070
Razer is making its Blade 14 thinner and more powerful, just like it did recently with its 16-inch counterpart. In addition to giving it an RTX 5060 GPU with a starting price of $2,299.99, the Blade 14 can be specced out with the RTX 5070 for $2,699.99. Razer says it isn't limiting that 5070 in this thin chassis, as it can deliver its maximum TGP of 115W. Both the 5060 and 5070 versions of the Blade 14 are expected to launch in May, and Razer is also introducing a lower-cost Blade 16 with the RTX 5060 for $2,399.99 — due out this month as well. The Blade 14 will have an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 CPU and a 14-inch 3K 120Hz OLED display in all configurations, as well as per-key RGB lighting with customizable Razer Chroma compatibility. It can be configured with up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. Sadly, the RAM is soldered in, but the single NVMe SSD slot is user-accessible if you want to put in a larger drive. The ports are mostly the same as last gen, with two USB4, two USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, reversible proprietary power plug, and 3.5mm combo audio jack, but it adds a UHS-II microSD slot. What's also changed for the 2025 Blade 14 is that it's 11 percent thinner and 11 percent lighter than its predecessor. That translates to a laptop that's 0.62 to 0.64 inches (15.7 mm to around 16.2 mm) thick from its thinnest to thickest points, and it weighs 3.59 pounds / 1.63 kg. Razer says it was able to make the Blade 14 thinner without sacrificing power or battery life (it's still got a 72Whr cell) by redesigning its thermal shelf and cooling design — just like it did the Blade 16. The Blade 14 looks a lot like a slightly shrunken-down Blade 16, following its bigger sibling's redesign to a T. Well, mostly, as its microSD slot feels like a slight downgrade compared to the 16's full-size SD. But even microSD is better than no slot at all. One differentiator of the Blade 14 is that it will be available in white as well as Razer's typical matte black.
