Too big or just right?

Razer is here CES 2023Many new ads are available, including the new Razer Blade 16 and Blade 18. This week we’re seeing many 18-inch laptops in Vegas, especially for creators and gamers. This leads us to wonder: Are these machines too large or just right? I’ve been able to get some time with the latest Razer Blade series, and the answer, it turns out, is that the size is just right — for me. Keep reading to see if it is right for you.

We haven’t been able to do much with Razer 16 or 18 during our brief hands-on. It is locked to a screen that displays demos from Nvidia. However, I was still able to feel the keyboard and screen, as well as the weight and other details. I also got a good idea of the graphics performance we can expect from the demos.

Razer Blade 18 features an 8 inch QHD+ panel with a 16/10 aspect ratio and a 240Hz refresh speed. It can also be lit up to 500 nits. It’s a large screen, but I like big screens. I cannot lie. I can’t lie. Razer Edge discIt was small enough that it could be a great phone. I was excited to see more laptops like the Blade 18 with large screens. Although I was initially concerned that it would be heavy and weigh in the thousands, I was pleasantly surprised.

The Razer Blade 18 is massive, but it’s not bulky or cumbersome. It is actually slightly larger that the Blade 17. It’s not light at 7 pounds, but it’s not too far from the Blade 17.

It didn’t feel nearly as heavy as I thought it would, despite the fact that it was so thin. Razer Blade series is also known to be thin, which makes it a better choice for bulky desktop replacements. Desktop replacements of high-end quality can be as thick as two inches. The Razer Blade is 0.86 inches thin.

The Blade 18 is large in size but looks and feels just like any Razer Blade. It has the same anodized aluminum frame as the Blade 17. It also features the same high-end specs, power, and performance you’ve come to know from the Blade series.

We can’t forget the Razer Blade 16. The 16-inch trend began long before the 18-inch giants. So the Blade 16 is a bit late to the party. It’s still a great machine. It measures 13.98 x 9.61x 0.87 inches and weighs 5.4 pounds. This machine is also very similar in size to Razer Blade 15, despite having a larger screen.

The Razer 18 only offers one screen configuration. The Blade 16 offers two 16-inch panel options. The first panel is an IPSLED with a resolution 2560 x 1600 and a refresh speed of 240 Hz. The second panel — and a more exciting option — is a small, dual-mode LED display that can actually switch between 3840 x 2400 120Hz or 1920 x 1200 240Hz. This allows you to choose the resolution that suits your game best.

The inside of the Razer Blade 16/18 and 18 is almost identical, aside from the screens and size.

The Blade 16’s GPU is limited to 140W due to its smaller size. The Blade 18 can run at 175W, due to its larger dimensions.

The CPU and GPU are now covered. The Blade 16 and 18 come with 16GB DDR5 memory, but can be configured up to 32GB. You can choose from a 1TB SSD or an upgraded 2TB and 4TB option. Both models can be upgraded up to 64GB or 4-8TB if you don’t have enough RAM or SSD space.

Razer Blade 16 and Blade 18: Where and when to get it

Blade 16 and Blade 18 pack serious punches, but when and how long will you be able get them? Blade 16 will be available in the first quarter at a cost of $2,699.99