•  Date Published: 12 Nov 2024
    • Intel Core i7-12800H
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Laptop, 105W)
    • 15.6", Full HD (1920 x 1080), 360 Hz, IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 2.02 kg (4.5 lbs)
    7.0
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.3 Portability Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    7.0 For Work Very Good
    7.4 For Gaming Very Good

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 1TB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 355 x 235 x 16.99 mm (13.98" x 9.25" x 0.67")
    • Weight
    • 2.02 kg (4.5 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 3x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.1
    • Card Reader
    • SD
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.2
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • Full HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Array Microphone
    • Speakers
    • Stereo Speakers, THX Spartial Audio
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Lock

    Portability

    Razer Blade 15 (Early 2022)
    13.98" x 9.25" x 0.67" Dimensions
    2.02 kg (4.5 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) Weight

    Review

    Razer Blade 15 in-depth review

    Razer laptops are considered to be the "MacBooks" of the gaming market. The main reason for that is the fact that they never disappoint when it comes to quality. Also, all of the machines, coming from the former pro gamer, have a somewhat uniform design.This helped the company to establish brand recognition, better than arguably all its competition. Also, the triple-headed Snake does its fair share of the heavy lifting in this aspect.But you know, all that we just said could easily be empty words, if it wasn't for the pure gaming experience Razer laptops provide. The Blade 15 (Early 2022) for example, is an incredibly thin device.However, this doesn't prevent the manufacturer to offer it with the Core i9-12900H, and the RTX 3080 Ti. This is absolutely astonishing. But the culp[...]

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    Pros

    • 2x M.2 PCIe Gen 4 slots, 2x RAM SODIMM slots in dual channel
    • Covers 96% of the sRGB color gamut and has accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (360Hz 1080p panel)
    • Snappy panels with quick response times
    • Vapor chamber cooling system
    • Thunderbolt 4 + IR face recognition + SD card reader
    • Wi-Fi 6E
    • Has a MUX switch

    Cons

    • Subpar battery life
    • Its keyboard is not ideal for gaming

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    The Razer Blade 15 (Early 2022) is a super high-quality product. One would say that it is a laptop for gaming purists. And thankfully, it offers you good upgradeability.Check out all Razer Blade 15 (Early 2022) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To take this laptop apart, you need to undo 6 Torx-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel starting from the sides or the front, and remove it from the chassis.2. Remove the battery Once inside, the first thing we need to do is to unplug the 80Wh battery pa[...]

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