Razer
Razer Blade Pro 17
A entry-level pick in the laptops line-up, with 17.3 in up front.
48/100
17.3 inIntel Core i7-11800HRTX 307016 GB512 GBIPS
£2,587best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Upgradeable storage
- SD card reader
- Backlit keyboard
- Above-average refresh rate
- Below-average cpu max clock
Score profile
Scored against the laptops classWhere the Razer Blade Pro 17 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size17.3 "
Panel typeIPS
Resolution1920
Refresh rate360 Hz
Design and build
Weight2.75 kg
Performance
CPUIntel Core i7-11800H
CPU cores8
CPU max clock1 GHz
GPURTX 3070
Memory and storage
RAM16 GB
Max RAM64 GB
Storage512 GB
Storage typeSSD
Upgradeable storageYes
Battery
Battery capacity70
Ports
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4
SD card readerYes
Keyboard and biometrics
Backlit keyboardYes
Fingerprint readerYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowRazer Blade Pro 17 vs Alienware Alienware 16 Area-51
Razer Blade Pro 17Alienware 16 Area-51
| RazerRazer Blade Pro 17This page | AlienwareAlienware 16 Area-51 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48 /100 | 48 /100 |
| Size | 17.3 " | 16 " |
| Weight | 2.75 kgBetter | 3.4 kg |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GBBetter |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1000 GBBetter |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-11800H | Core Ultra 9 |
| GPU | RTX 3070 | RTX 5070Ti |
Who it's for
Is the Razer Blade Pro 17 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.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Razer Blade Pro 17 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 48/100 against other laptops, a entry-level result where the class average is around 45.
What stands out on the Razer Blade Pro 17?
Its upgradeable storage stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605KM?
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605KM scores 49/100 versus this one at 48/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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