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Razer gaming laptops at CES 2024: Razer Blade spec bumps and display upgrades

Jan 08, 2024 - theverge.com
Razer has announced updates to its Blade 16, Blade 14, and Blade 18 laptops, along with a new USB-C dock. The Blade 16 will now feature a 2560 x 1600 240Hz OLED panel and a CPU upgrade to the 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900HX. The Blade 14 will have a minor CPU update to the Ryzen 9 8945HS, which offers better onboard AI processing. The Blade 18 will include a 4K 165Hz panel and Thunderbolt 5, supporting 240W charging, 120Gbps data transfer, and up to 540Hz refresh rate video.

The new USB-C dock features an 11-port with an aluminum case, Gigabit ethernet, HDMI 2.0, UHS-1 SD and microSD slots, a 3.5mm audio jack, four USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports. The Blade 16 is available for preorder at $2,999.99, while the USB-C dock is available now for $119.99. Details about the Blade 14 and Blade 18's availability and pricing will be released later in the year.

Key takeaways:

  • The Blade 16 laptop from Razer is getting a CPU upgrade to the 14th Gen (Raptor Lake) Core i9-14900HX and a new 2560 x 1600 240Hz OLED panel. It is available for preorder at Razer.com, starting at $2,999.99.
  • The Blade 14 laptop is receiving a minor CPU update to the Ryzen 9 8945HS, which offers better onboard AI processing. It will also have a Calman Verified 2560 x 1660 240Hz panel and is available for preorder starting on January 23rd, 2024.
  • Razer's updated Blade 18 will feature a 4K 165Hz panel and include Thunderbolt 5, which supports 240W charging, 120Gbps data transfer, and up to 540Hz refresh rate video. More details will be released later in the year.
  • Razer is launching an 11-port USB-C dock with an aluminum case, supporting 85W power passthrough and 4K/60Hz display output via HDMI. It is available now for $119.99.
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