Razer has announced that the Blade and Blade Stealth laptops are available for order in Europe with regional layouts for the UK, Germany, and France. We've waited a long time for the company to finally release its notebooks in the region, but that's not all: the Razer Core external GPU dock will also be hitting stores.
Razer Blade Stealth
The Razer Blade Stealth is considered by many to be the ultimate ultrabook, offering ample amounts of power in a thin form factor, ideal for those who are constantly on the move. Pricing kicks off at €1,099 / £999, and here's what you'll be looking at in terms of specficiations:
| Category | Features |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-7500U dual-core 2.7GHz / 3.5GHz |
| GPU | Intel HD 620 Graphics |
| Display | 12.5-inch IGZO touchscreen: QHD (2560x1440) UHD (3840x2160) |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB SSD (QHD) 512GB / 1TB SSD (UHD) |
| RAM | 16GB dual-channel LPDDR3 1866MHz |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| Networking | Killer Wireless-AC (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 3 2x USB 3.0 HDMI 2.0a |
| Webcam | 2.0MP |
| Battery | 53.6Wh lithium-iron |
| Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) security |
| Weight | 1.29kg |
| Dimensions | 13.2mm (H) / 321mm (W) / 206mm (D) |
But fear not if the on-board GPU doesn't sound like a gaming platform — this is where the Razer Core comes into play. This external dock can plug into the Blade Stealth via Thunderbolt and can allow the laptop to take full advantage of whatever supported desktop-class GPU you happen to have installed inside. And since the laptop is already running a Core i7 processor, when you pair this with, say, a GTX 10 series GPU then you've got quite the gaming rig.
Better yet, should you purchase the Core when picking up a new Blade Stealth, you'll be able to save €150 / £100. The Blade Stealth is available for order now.
Razer Blade
The Blade, on-the-other-hand, is ideal for those seeking to do a little gaming when mobile. Starting at €1,999 / £1,749 it's a little pricier than the Stealth, and is considered to be the middle option.
| Category | Features |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-6700HQ quad-core 2.6GHz / 3.5GHz |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
| Display | 14-inch QHD+ (3200x1800) IGZO touchscreen Full 4K (3840x2160) IPS matte |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB SSD |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 2133MHz |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| Networking | Killer Wireless-AC 1535 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 3 3x USB 3.0 HDMI 2.0a |
| Webcam | 2.0MP |
| Battery | 70Wh lithium-iron |
| Security | Kensington slot Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) security |
| Weight | 1.95kg |
| Dimensions | 17.9mm (H) / 345mm (W) / 235mm (D) |
The Blade isn't nearly as svelte as the Blade Stealth, but you're getting a lot more power to take on the go — plus a nice big 14-inch QHD or 4K display backed up by a GTX 1050 GPU. The Blade is available for order now.
Razer Blade Pro
The Razer Blade Pro is the company's new flagship gaming laptop, that is actually the world's first true laptop designed and built for hardcore games. We're not talking the casual title, but the latest blockbusters. The GTX 1080 and Core i7 quad-core processor ensures you have enough power while on the go.
| Category | Features |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-6700HQ quad-core 2.6GHz / 3.5GHz |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 |
| Display | 17.3-inch IGZO UHD (3840x2160) touchscreen |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB SSD |
| RAM | 32GB dual-channel DDR4 2133MHz |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| Networking | Killer Wireless-AC 1535 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) Killer E2400 (Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000) Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 3 3x USB 3.0 HDMI 2.0a |
| Webcam | 2.0MP |
| Battery | 99Wh lithium-iron |
| Security | Kensington slot Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) security |
| Weight | 3.54kg |
| Dimensions | 22.5mm (H) / 424mm (W) / 281mm (D) |
This beast of a laptop will launch in the UK, and Europe come November, starting at €4,199 / £3,499
Keep it tuned to Windows Central for more on the Blade Pro and Blade Stealth, Blade hitting Europe. What do you make of these laptops hitting European soil? Intrigued by the latest NVIDIA graphics? Sound off your thoughts, and which one you're tempted to purchase, in the comments below.
