Razer have just announced that they are releasing an upgraded version of their Blade 15 gaming laptops. The new models will include Intel i7-8750H 6 core processors, NVIDIA RTX 20 series GPU, 16GB of RAM, upto 512GB of SSD storage plus a new Windows Hello capable IR camera.
The Base Model of the Razer Blade 15 will remain available to gamers seeking additional storage capacity and connectivity, featuring the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU with Max-Q design and a CNC-milled compact aluminum chassis, from $1,599.
Kaustubh Sanghani, general manager, GeForce OEM at NVIDIA said:
“Gamers demand the best performance when it comes to PC graphics, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series GPUs fuse the performance of next generation shaders with real-time ray tracing and AI, blurring the line between movies and gaming, with cinematic-quality rendering. Seeing this technology available in a super compact laptop based on Max-Q design principles, such as the new Razer Blade 15, gives users a new level of graphics performance in a highly mobile platform.”
Razer Co-Founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan said:
“The award-winning Razer Blade 15 is an ideal device for the latest NVIDIA Turing graphics processors, up to the GeForce RTX 2080, allowing gamers to take their visual experiences to new levels. Fluid, lifelike visuals are displayed on the expansive 15.6-inch Full HD panel with refresh rates of 144Hz, and the compact Max-Q design makes the laptop perfect for gamers on-the-go.”
You can view the full list of available specs below:
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model Specifications:
• 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8750H Processor (6 Cores/12 Threads, 2.2GHz/4.1GHz)
• Display Options:
o 15.6-in. IPS Full HD (1920 x 1080) 144 Hz, matte, individually color calibrated
o 15.6-in. IPS 4K (3840 x 2160) 60 Hz, capacitive multi-touch, individually color calibrated
• Graphics Options:
o NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060 (6 GB GDDR6 VRAM)
o NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2070 with Max-Q Design (8 GB GDDR6 VRAM)
o NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2080 with Max-Q Design (8 GB GDDR6 VRAM)
• Storage Options: Supports up to 2TB SSD
o 256 GB SSD (M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4)
o 512 GB SSD (M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4)
• 16 GB Dual-Channel system memory (DDR4, 2667 MHz), 64 GB maximum support, including XMP memory modules
• Windows® 10 (64-bit)
• Intel® Wireless-AC 9560 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5
• Thunderbolt™ 3 (USB-C)
• USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB-A) x 3
• HDMI 2.0b audio and video output
• Mini Display Port 1.4
• Anti-ghosting keyboard powered by Razer Chroma™
• Razer Synapse 3 compatible
• Built-in front firing stereo speakers
• 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo port
• Windows Hello built-in IR webcam (1 MP/720) with array microphone
• Intel® Platform Trust Technology (Intel® PTT) security enabled
• Compact 200 W/230 W power adapter
• Built-in 80 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery, NVIDIA® Optimus™ support
• 0.70 in. / 17.8 mm (Height) x 13.98 in. / 355 mm (Width) x 9.25 in. / 235 mm (Depth)
• [GeForce RTX 2060] approx. 4.56 lbs. / 2.07 kg
• [GeForce RTX 2070] approx. 4.63 lbs. / 2.10 kg
• [GeForce RTX 2080] approx. 4.72 lbs. / 2.14 kg
Price:
FHD(144Hz)/i7-8750H/RTX 2060/16GB/512GB – $2,299.99
FHD(144Hz)/i7-8750H/RTX 2070/16GB/256GB – $2,399.99
FHD(144Hz)/i7-8750H/RTX 2070/16GB/512GB – $2,599.99
4K(Touch)/i7-8750H/RTX 2070/16GB/512GB* – $2,899.99
FHD(144Hz)/i7-8750H/RTX 2080/16GB/512GB – $2,999.99
Mercury Edition:
FHD(144Hz)/i7-8750H/RTX 2060/16GB/512GB* – $2,349.99
FHD(144Hz)/i7-8750H/RTX 2070/16GB/512GB* – $2,649.99
The new Razer Blade 15 Gaming Laptops with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20-series GPUs start at $2,299 and will be available beginning January 29th from Razer.com and select retailers in the United States, Canada, France, United Kingdom, Germany, and China.
