The Razer Blade 16 conceals a wealth of gaming power within its understated exterior. It boasts cutting-edge technology from Intel and Nvidia, making it one of the most potent laptops we’ve ever evaluated. Notably, it introduces a dual-mode, mini-LED display capable of switching between a native 4K resolution at 120Hz and a native 1080p resolution at 240Hz. This versatility allows for immersive gaming experiences with rich detail or lightning-fast refresh rates suitable for competitive eSports titles and fast-paced shooters. All of this gaming prowess is housed within Razer’s signature solid, unibody chassis.
Beyond gaming, the 16-inch, 16:10 display at 4K resolution offers a spacious, high-resolution canvas for content creation. Compared to its predecessor, the Razer Blade 15 with its 15.6-inch display and wider 16:9 aspect ratio, the Blade 16 feels significantly larger. While it’s slightly heavier than the 15-inch model, it remains relatively compact for a gaming laptop. This combination of sleek design and ample display real estate allows the Razer Blade 16 to serve as both a powerhouse gaming rig and a primary work laptop for graphics professionals. Though its premium price may give pause, viewing it as two laptops in one helps justify the investment.
Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Razer |
| Model | Razer Blade 16 |
| Release date | 2023 |
| Model Number | Blade 16 |
| Series | Razer Blade |
| CPU / Processor | 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX 5.5 GHz, Boost up to 5.5 GHz, 24 Cores / 32 Threads, 36MB of Cache |
| Memory | 32 GB DDR5-5600MHz RAM |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD (M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4) |
| Graphic Card | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 4070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 VRAM TGP (Total Graphics Power) – Up to 140W NVIDIA CUDA® Cores – 4608 Boost Clock – Up to 2175MHz NVIDIA GPU Boost™ NVIDIA Optimus™ Technology VR Ready NVIDIA Whisper Mode 2.0 |
| Display Screen / Design / Resolution | 16″ UHD+, 16:10 (3840 x 2400 WQUXGA) / FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200, WUXGA) |
| Operation System | Windows 11 Home |
| Audio & Video | 4 speaker array (tweeters x2, sub x2) 2 Smart Amps 3.5mm Combo-Jack Build-in 2-mic array THX® Spacial Audio 7.1 Codec Support (via HDMI) |
| Network / Connectivity Technology | Wireless Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (IEEE 802.11a/b/d/e/g/h/i/k/n/r/u/v/w/ac/ax/az), Bluetooth® 5.3 |
| Keyboard Feature | Per-Key Backlighting, powered by Razer Chroma™ |
| Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB-C™) 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 – Supports Power Delivery 3 (15W) 3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Battery / Power Supply | Built-in 95.2 WHr rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery with 2-year limited battery warranty 280W GaN Power Adapter |
| Dimensions | 21.99 mm x 244 mm x 355 mm 0.87” x 9.61” x 13.98” |
| Weight | 2.45 kg / 5.40 lbs |
