Razer Blade 14 (2023)

The Razer Blade 14 can hang with the best Raptor Lake gaming laptops on the market, but its compact dimensions contribute to its lofty price tag.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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MSRP: $2,799.99

Product details

  • PORTABLE, THIN, LIGHTWEIGHT: Precision-milled from a single aluminum block, the chassis achieves optimal strength-to-weight ratio complete with an anodized, scratch-resistant finish to protect it against the hazards of traveling
  • NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 40-Series: Blade 14 delivers 33% more graphics power than the previous generation—enjoy playing at higher frames and greater visual fidelity than ever before, while staying on the go
  • AMD RYZEN 9 7940HS CPU: Featuring the latest Zen4 architecture and a slew of AI enhancements, power through dense workloads, maximize frames in the most demanding games, or cruise through daily tasks with new levels of ease
  • 14” QHD+ 240HZ 16:10 DISPLAY: With a higher pixel density, faster refresh rate, and lower response time, gaming on the go has never looked this smooth or felt this immersive
  • EXPANDABLE DDR5 MEMORY: Operating at 16% higher frequency speeds for better performance, the laptop’s dual memory slots can also support up to 64 GB
  • UP TO 10 HOURS OF BATTERY: Featuring a larger 68.1 Wh battery and better power efficiency, this laptop is built for the long game and can quickly charge to 80% in 1-hour via 100 W USB Type-C charging
  • OPTIMIZED VAPOR CHAMBER COOLING: Covering 59% of the surface including the CPU and GPU, dual fans, and thinner .05mm exhaust fins, the enhanced vapor chamber solution cools components and provides a faster and more comfortable experience

PROS

+ Potent 1080p gaming performance
+ Solid build quality
+ Compact dimensions make it a perfect travel companion
+ Memory is now user-upgradeable

CONS

- Loud fans
- Expensive

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on June 20, 2023
The Razer Blade 14 can hang with the best Raptor Lake gaming laptops on the market, but its compact dimensions contribute to its lofty price tag.
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By PCMag on June 20, 2023
Razer’s high-style Blade 14 gaming ultraportable screams through today’s titles, thanks to an AI-enhanced AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and high-wattage Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics.
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By The Verge on June 20, 2023
Razer’s Blade 14, powered by AMD’s Ryzen 9 7940HS, is a thin, powerful gaming laptop, as Blades tend to be. But at $2,699.99, it’s far from the best value purchase in the 14-inch gaming space.
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By TrustedReviews on July 28, 2023
The Razer Blade 14 won’t be for everyone. In fact, it’s far closer to being for no one. A high price will put off many while a lack of cutting-edge gaming specs will put off many others. But, if your needs and wants boil down to extremely high-quality design, portability and strong mid-tier gaming performance, you won’t be disappointed if you pick up a Blade 14.
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By Tom's Guide on August 03, 2023
You won't find many laptops with a display as crisp, vibrant, and accurate as on the 2023 Razer Blade 14. It's also a gaming powerhouse packaged in a sleek, compact shell that won't look out of place at the office.
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By TechRadar on July 30, 2023
If you’re looking for this year’s Razer laptop that best represents the company’s trademark offerings, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is what you’re looking for. Sporting a thin and light chassis for its specs, it also doesn’t compromise on performance.
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By IGN on June 20, 2023
The Razer Blade 14 is an excellent little gaming laptop powered by an extremely fast GPU for the size. However, the high starting price of $2,399 is hard to justify if you aren't chasing after a luxury product. If you are, though, the sleek chassis and gorgeous display are enough to make you want to show it off at the local coffee shop.
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By Pocket-Lint on September 13, 2023
There are bigger and faster gaming laptops around, but the Blade 14 does a surprisingly good job of squeezing strong, mid-range gaming performance into a slim, lightweight 14-inch laptop. It even provides respectable battery life for when you're travelling too.
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