Razer Blade 17 - 2012

Overview

Razer Blade Pro 17 - 2021

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 20 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

7
Average:

5
Bad:

3

Pros:

Improved graphics and a quad-core.
Powerful Core i7 processor in the same thin body.
Excellent 17-inch 1080p display.

Cons:

Expensive.
Switchblade UI touch-screen interface doesn't have enough game support to be a killer app.

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Last revision on April 22, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Improved graphics and a quad-core
Powerful Core i7 processor in the same thin body
Excellent 17-inch 1080p display
Unrivaled portability for a gaming laptop
Innovative Switchblade UI
Hybrid drive provides speedy performance
Elegant and slim design
Extremely portable
Secondary screen and Switchblade UI can help gamers

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expensive
Switchblade UI touch-screen interface doesn't have enough game support to be a killer app
No optical drive
No traditional number pad
Small hard drive
Runs hot on bottom during gameplay
Not as fast as bulkier rigs
Switchblade UI LED buttons are hard to customize

Expert reviews and ratings

The 14" Razer Blade is a poorly executed great idea. It's thinner and lighter than the competing gaming laptops and has just as good processing and gaming capabilities as the best of them. Unfortunately, it overheats like crazy and has ridiculously...

By DigitalVersus on October 04, 2013

The Blade packs a remarkable amount of power into a package as svelte as they come. This 0.66″ thin, 4.1 pound notebook can play modern games at higher settings. Other things we like about the Blade include the superb build quality, elegant...

By Notebook Review on September 16, 2013

From its lightweight, portable design to its significantly improved performance, better graphics, and much longer battery life, it's clear that the 2013 Razer Blade is the laptop to buy if you want PC gaming on the go. Compared to the bulk and...

By IT Pro Portal on August 16, 2013

Just 0.66 inch thin and 4.1 pounds, this souped-up slimline delivers genuinely game-worthy frame rates in an amazingly portable package. If James Bond went to LAN parties, he'd carry the Razer Blade....

By Computer Shopper on July 10, 2013

A device capable of running Crysis or Battlefield with ease but portable enough to slip effortlessly into a small bag. The Blade meets or exceeds most of these criteria, but its lackluster display and high cost prevent it from achieving perfection.

By IGN on July 02, 2013

And while it doesn’t sport the touchscreen or the funky peripherals of the Razer Edge Pro, the Blade is more powerful and far more comfortable to use than Razer’s Windows 8 gaming tablet.

By PCWorld on July 02, 2013

The oh-so-portable 14-inch Razer Blade has got you covered when you want to take your gaming on the road, with an Intel Haswell processor and the latest Nvidia...

By PC Mag on July 02, 2013

Ultimately and despite these few concerns, the Razer Blade sets a new high mark for what a mid-size Windows laptop can and should be. It looks fantastic, exhibits top-notch performance in both day-to-day use and gaming. And it's comfortable to work...

By TechRadar on July 02, 2013

Razer Blade review: With both Intel’s Haswell and Nvidia’s new 700M-series components shrinking and sipping less power, the super-portable, 14-inch, gaming laptop revolution is about to begin. Leading the charge is Razer with its ultra-sleek...

By Maximum PC on July 02, 2013

The original Blade was interesting, but it fell short in performance and portability, making it more of a curiosity than a strong choice for consumers. Now, thanks to new hardware and a new design, Razer fulfilled its original vision. This gaming...

By Digital Trends on July 02, 2013

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