Razer today revealed the next generation of Razer Blade 17 gaming laptops, which now include 11th Gen Intel Core H-Series processors and are compatible with Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-Series Laptop GPUs. The Blade 15 is also getting a refresh, including THX Spatial Audio certification and four upward-facing speakers for enhanced in-game sound effects.
The Razer Blade lineup has always offered high-end rigs, and these next-gen models look no different. With plenty of customization options, an anti-fingerprint resistive coating, and dual-sided Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, the Blade 17 is decked out with everything you'd need in a portable gaming rig.
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"The inclusion of the Intel® Core i9-11900H processor marks a milestone in the Razer Blade line, ushering in break-neck speeds and world-class features," Serhan Ceran, Director of Enthusiast Laptops at Intel, said. "Our latest mobile CPU for enthusiasts, matched with the exceptional quality of the Blade 17, creates a user experience sure to impress due in part to its power efficiency and performance."
Many of the specs are customizable, but here's a look at the base version outfitted with an RTX 3060:
- 2.3GHz 8-core Intel i7-11800H processor
- GeForce RTX 3060
- 17.3-inch display
- 2560×1440 resolution (165Hz)
- 1TB SSD
- 16GB DDR4
- Three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports
- Two Thunderbolt 4 Ports
- One Ethernet Port
- One HDMI 2.1 Port
- One UHS-III SD Card Reader
- 1080p Webcam
- Four Speakers
“The Blade 17 has been a staple in the premium gaming laptop space for years, and it’s crucial that we continue to deliver the kind of mind-blowing performance and impeccable quality that our fans expect and deserve,” Brad Wildes, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Razer’s Systems Business Unit, said. “Continuously integrating improvements while introducing the newest, top-of-the-line hardware advancements is what gives the Blade family its ‘edge’. Razer Blades have always been synonymous with style and power, and we intend to keep it that way.”
The new Razer Blade 17 starts at $2,399.99. The Blade 15 is a bit more affordable at $1,799.99, but you'll still be dropping a pretty penny for either of the high-end systems. Both can be found on Razer's official website.
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