Razer has begun shipping its highly anticipated 2025 lineup of Blade 16 and Blade 18 gaming laptops. Currently available exclusively through Razer.com and physical Razer stores, these premium machines offer delivery as early as late April. The Blade 16 starts at $2,999.99 for the RTX 5070 Ti model, scaling up to $4,499.99 for the flagship RTX 5090 configuration. Note that the Blade 18 is temporarily out of stock.
Premium Engineering Meets Gaming Performance
Razer Blade laptops maintain their reputation for exceptional craftsmanship with their signature CNC-milled aluminum unibody construction. Despite their powerful internals, these machines achieve remarkably slim profiles through innovative thermal engineering, featuring proprietary vacuum-sealed liquid cooling chambers. This premium design philosophy places Razer's offerings in a class above mainstream gaming laptops, comparable to Apple's MacBook Pro in terms of build quality and refinement.
Razer Blade 16 Specifications
Now shipping:
Razer Blade 16 QHD+ OLED AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)
$2,999.99 at Razer
Razer Blade 16 QHD+ OLED AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop (32GB/1TB)
$3,499.99 at Razer
Razer Blade 16 QHD+ OLED AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 RTX 5090 Gaming Laptop (32GB/2TB)
$4,499.99 at Razer
All Blade 16 models feature a stunning 16" 2560×1600 OLED display with 240Hz refresh rate, powered by AMD's Ryzen AI 9 processors featuring XDNA 2 neural processing for AI workloads. While configurations are limited, options include upgrading to 64GB RAM and 2TB storage. The efficient Ryzen AI 9 365 can be upgraded to the higher-performance HX 370 variant for demanding users.
Razer Blade 18 Availability
Currently unavailable:
Preorder the New Razer Blade 18 Gaming Laptop with New RTX 5000 Series GPU
$3,499.99 at Razer
The Intel-powered Blade 18 features a Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and an 18" dynamic display that switches between UHD+ 240Hz and FHD+ 440Hz modes. Starting configurations include RTX 5070 Ti graphics, upgradable to 5080 or 5090 variants when stock becomes available.
RTX 5090 Mobile Performance Analysis
Our testing reveals Nvidia's new mobile flagship delivers modest 5-10% performance gains over its RTX 4090 predecessor in raw benchmarks, though DLSS 4 shows more significant improvements. As tech analyst Jacqueline Thomas notes:
"Current gaming laptop owners won't find compelling reasons to upgrade, but those seeking a premium system will appreciate next-gen features like multi-frame generation and battery optimization technologies."
Alternative Option: Alienware Area-51 Refresh
For those considering alternatives, Dell has relaunched its Alienware Area-51 series in 16" ($3,199.99) and 18" ($3,399.99) configurations featuring the latest Intel and Nvidia hardware. Shipping begins April 30.
Alienware 16 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop
$3,199.99 at Alienware
Alienware 18 Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop
$3,399.99 at Alienware
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