Razer

Razer Blade 16 (2024)

A entry-level pick in the laptops line-up, with 16 in up front.

49/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
16 inIntel Core i9-14900HXRTX 408032 GB1000 GBOLED
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Why we rate it

  • HDR
  • HDMI
  • SD card reader
  • Above-average refresh rate
  • Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile

Where the Razer Blade 16 (2024) wins and loses

Scored against the laptops class
DisplayPerformanceMemoryBatteryPortsKeyboard688038778080
Display
68
Performance
80
Memory and storage
38
Battery
77
Ports
80
Keyboard and biometrics
80
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Screen size16 "
Panel typeOLED
Resolution2560
Refresh rate240 Hz
HDRYes
DCI-P3 coverage100

Design and build

Weight2.45 kg
Chassis materialAluminium

Performance

CPUIntel Core i9-14900HX
CPU cores24
CPU max clock5.8 GHz
GPURTX 4080

Memory and storage

RAM32 GB
RAM typeDDR5
Storage1000 GB
Storage typeSSD

Battery

Battery capacity95.2
Charger wattage330 W

Ports

ThunderboltThunderbolt 4
HDMIYes
SD card readerYes

Keyboard and biometrics

Backlit keyboardYes
Fingerprint readerYes

Software

Operating systemWindows

More specs

USB a ports3
USB c ports2

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Head to head

Razer Blade 16 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2-inch M5

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DisplayPerformanceMemoryBatteryPortsKeyboard
Razer Blade 16 (2024)MacBook Pro 14.2-inch M5
 RazerRazer Blade 16 (2024)This pageAppleMacBook Pro 14.2-inch M5
Overall score49 /10050 /100Better
Size16 "14.2 "
Weight2.45 kg2.34 kgBetter
RAM32 GBBetter16 GB
Storage1000 GBBetter512 GB
CPUIntel Core i9-14900HXApple M5
GPURTX 4080Apple M5 integrated GPU
Who it's for

Is the Razer Blade 16 (2024) right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable laptop for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier laptop is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Razer Blade 16 (2024) worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 49/100 against other laptops, a entry-level result where the class average is around 45.

What stands out on the Razer Blade 16 (2024)?

Its hdr stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the MacBook Pro 14.2-inch M5?

The MacBook Pro 14.2-inch M5 scores 50/100 versus this one at 49/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.