Razer has officially pulled the curtain back on its latest gaming powerhouse, the Blade 18—a laptop built for those who demand top-tier performance in a sleek, portable form. With Intel’s latest processors and Nvidia’s RTX 50-series GPUs, this beast of a machine is designed for serious gamers, content creators, and power users who want desktop-level power in a laptop.
But that kind of power doesn’t come cheap. The Blade 18 starts at $3,199.99, with high-end configurations reaching $4,899.99. Pre-orders are live now, but if you’re planning to grab one, be prepared to wait until later this year for shipments.
At the core of the Blade 18 is Intel’s Ultra 9 275HX processor, a 24-core chip that can hit 5.4GHz in boost mode. That’s a serious amount of horsepower, and it’s paired with Nvidia’s latest RTX 50-series GPUs, including the RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080, and the flagship RTX 5090.
For memory and storage, the base model starts with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, but Razer offers upgrades up to 64GB of RAM and 4TB of storage. If that’s not enough, users can further expand storage up to 8TB thanks to extra M.2 slots.
One of the most unique features of the Blade 18 is its dual-mode display, allowing users to prioritize either resolution or refresh rate depending on what they’re doing.
This feature makes the Blade 18 versatile for different types of gamers, whether they’re playing single-player story-driven games or fast-paced esports titles. The 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and Nvidia G-Sync support further enhance visual performance, making the display a major selling point.
With so much power under the hood, cooling is a big deal. The Blade 18 is equipped with a vapor chamber cooling system and three fans, which Razer says can handle the 280W total package power (TPP) of the machine.
The 99WHr battery supports 400W charging with the included adapter. However, Razer has also added USB-C charging support up to 100W, giving users a more flexible way to power up when they’re on the go. While 100W charging won’t match the full-speed performance of the standard charger, it’s a handy option for those who want to travel light.
The Blade 18 packs plenty of ports, making it a solid choice for gamers and professionals who need to connect multiple accessories. Here’s what you get:
Whether you need fast storage access, multiple monitor support, or a wired internet connection for lag-free gaming, the Blade 18 has you covered.
Razer has made some updates to the keyboard, improving key travel to 1.5mm, which is 35% better than the previous model. The 10-key shortcut system on the number pad adds extra functionality for both gaming and productivity.
On the audio front, the laptop features THX Spatial Audio, a speaker system with two tweeters and four woofers for immersive sound. For video calls and streaming, Razer has included a 5-megapixel webcam with a mechanical privacy shutter.
The Blade 18 isn’t cheap, but it’s packed with high-end hardware:
Pre-orders are open now through Razer’s store, but shipments aren’t expected until later this year.
