Razer Blade 15 Review - Can the Blade chassis handle the power of Intels 12th gen furnace!

[@michaelfarmer3440]

Great review! I really loved watching your deep dive of this laptop. I was torn between the blade 15 or 17 and went with the 2022 Razer 17 I7 3070TI QHD 240HZ 16Gb of DDR 5 4800 and 1TB SSD. I also upgraded the ram to 32GB DDR5 4800 and now have 2 TB of SSD. Overall, a really solid laptop with very good performance. For those wondering if the 300+ nits is bright enough I can say I have no issues with the screen in the daytime. At night I find myself turning down the brightness as it is too bright. I hope this helps.

[@MashITTech]

Thanks Michael, I have last years 17" and do love it but I fancied the smaller 15" this year. The 17" you have though really does have a lot better performance than the 15 with 40w better TGP on the GPU and an extra 20w on the CPU in boost mode. I agree with 300 nits being enough, the only time I struggle is in my really bright sun room and even then if I position the laptop right it is manageable

[@michaelfarmer3440]

Agreed on the size of the 15. I still have my 2020 blade 15 advance with the 2080 super. I have had 0 issues with it.

[@vlone_slatt3504]

@@michaelfarmer3440 how did you justify spending that much money on the blade 17 it’s almost $4000 dollars 😅 my Asus m16 i9 3070ti was $2200 and the screen is 16:10 1600p.

[@michaelfarmer3440]

@@vlone_slatt3504 I don't like Asus, I like Razer. $3200 with the upgrades.

[@vasylzhydun8879]

Video production improvements - nice to see!

[@MashITTech]

Thank you, we are working really hard to improve the quality but as always any feedback/suggestions greatly appreciated

[@vasylzhydun8879]

@@MashITTech 2:36 from design standpoint dark text on bright background always harder to pick up, without additional effort. Inverted scheme would be better. And dark glow is kind out of fashion.

[@MashITTech]

Thanks appreciate it! I will take a look and improve it for the next video 👍

[@cfryer102]

Edit: My initial positive stance on this laptop has changed. See comment chain. This was the review I needed. All the other review videos look at the impractical max-spec $4,000 model, where as this model seems to make the most sense for the money. It's good to know the device appears to function well (apart from the questionable performance of the SSD) and remains relatively cool under load. Went out and bought this exact model at Micro Center today. Thanks for making the decision process easier.

[@MashITTech]

So glad I could help! Like you I hate always seeing top spec reviews that very few can afford but all the review units companies send out are top tier to show off their products! As we buy all our review units we can pick the specs we want

[@cfryer102]

Update: While the build quality was very impressive, I ended up returning my Razer Blade 15 within three days due to multiple blue screens and buggy internals. Though it may have been a lemon, I wasn’t willing to take a chance sinking that much money into a laptop. After weeks of research into laptops that balance power and longevity, I settled on getting the new Legion 7 Gen 7 with a Ryzen 9.

[@MashITTech]

@@cfryer102 sorry to hear about your experience, I haven’t had any bsod with mine so Amy have been a lemon 😢 I haven’t tested the ryzen gen 7 but the intel version was amazing so no doubt the ryzen will be as well. Did you get the 6850 gpu?

[@cfryer102]

@@MashITTech I did get the one with the 6850M XT after it finally was restocked after a month and a half (Still won’t be shipped until the end of November though 😅). I was really drawn to Lenovo after seeing their reputation for reliability, both across the internet and in Rescuecom’s Reliability Reports. I did have the 6700M Legion 7 model for a month, but returned it, believing that the max-spec 6850M XT would last me longer tech-wise. I was also happy to see Notebook Check reviewed the 6850M XT model quite favorably. I wanted to love the Razer Blade 15. There’s no denying the machine felt like the Windows Macbook equivalent, build-wise. However, after having to exchange my “top-rated” Dell XPS 15 three times years ago, I didn’t want to take that chance with that expensive of a machine again. I was amazed at how much research was required when buying a Windows laptop. Apple makes it easy by limiting your choices and generally ensuring quality products. Shopping for a Windows laptop felt like trying to eat berries in the wild, as even the best looking machines can make your life hell.

[@memoabbas9055]

@@cfryer102 have you tried to formate or reset it before sending it ?

[@Tubz40]

just bought this exact 360hz model. arrives tomorrow... cant wait, will be following your ram/ssd upgrade video on this too.

[@MashITTech]

If you have any questions please ask away 👍

[@charbelito941]

One of the BEST Razer blade 15 (2022) Review on the planet Thanks alot David for answering all my doubts

[@MashITTech]

So glad you enjoyed the review! Always around if you get any questions 😄👍

[@madcatter972]

Love that they've improved the speakers and the fingerprint issue. One thing that concerns me about Razer & puts me off buying one is the lack of ability to reduce battery charging like on most other laptops. Have they implemented this into their software or BIOS options? Great review thanks!

[@MashITTech]

thanks mate. I certainly didn't notice that feature, I will have a look in BIOS when I get in the office 👍

[@madcatter972]

@@MashITTech thank-you I would so appreciate that. I have asked this question to so many reviewers but you are the only one who took the time to reply, let alone follow up. You're a star, thanks so much!

[@MashITTech]

happy to be able to help and unfortunately it is bad news, there is no battery options in BIOS at all :( it is such a shame, Dell have had these options for years

[@madcatter972]

@@MashITTech Ah bad one. Thanks so much for checking this. I know they now offer a 2 yr warranty on their batteries, which is nice (assuming they DO ACTUALLY honour that), but I would rather they address the underlying issue, especially as swollen batteries can damage other components. Not hard to introduce battery charge limiting. No Razer for me until they implement this!

[@MashITTech]

I don't blame you especially as there seems to be many cases of batteries swelling. I think a lot of it is because the batteries get so hot from the compact aluminium chassis

[@jimmyrichards5595]

Thanks!

[@MashITTech]

Wow thanks Jimmy, that's very kind

[@jimmyrichards5595]

@@MashITTech You're very welcome. Love the content you produce!

[@JonathanS89]

Great review friend! I work in a computer repair shop and sooo many people come in with their blades with puffed up batteries. Hopefully this version doesn't have those issues. Thermals look great in your review. Also amazing transitions in the beginning of the video!

[@MashITTech]

Thanks mate, trying hard to up the quality! And yes, I see so many complaints on Reddit too! It’s a real shame as it is such a lovely product with a very high price tag! The only saving grace is I find them easy to work on unlike other brands (ie trying to get a legion 5 pro base off without breaking any clips 😂)

[@00z53]

Very informative and well spoken review

[@goldbart461]

Awesome review as usual! 💪😊

[@MashITTech]

Thank you mate 😀

[@tonyn5026]

Looking forward to the Legion 7i Gen 7 review! 😁 Would be awesome if you could collate your performance numbers so that we can see the difference between the models. Especially because you've covered the Alienware laptops and not many reviewers have.

[@MashITTech]

Yeah I just need Lenovo to start selling them in the U.K.! I got a 5i pro a couple of months ago so no idea what the delay is. And yeah, that is something I am looking to do soon, I have plenty of data I have been hoarding, just need to find a good way to present it

[@VSN1001]

Same! Lenovo announced the 7i gen 7 on may and it’s Almost August.

[@Blazey]

Great video. Here in Norway I can get this laptop new for 2100$. Is it still too much? QHD 240hz 16gb ram (ddr5) 1TB ssd 3070 Ti i7-12800H

[@HungKNguyen]

Is that thin laptop reliable for long-term gaming? Ty

[@funman146810]

Hello, is it true that this 2022 model have thunderbolt 4? I just bought it and the spec says 3.2 Gen 2

[@JazzManMilan]

Good for editing 4K? Plan on upgrading SSD to the fastest I can get my hands on and maxing out the ram.

[@MashITTech]

yes, one of our editors currently uses this exact model for editing our 4k50 10 bit footage with no issues :)

[@MrAerialsound]

Would you go 3070ti or 4060 for the razor? or $700usd more for a 4070.

[@eekhead1]

I would love to see a long-term custom boost power limit of 80W over 58W, along with full-size arrow keys. Paying so much for lower performance just isn't for me.

[@MashITTech]

totally agree but I must admit I would love intel to work on their efficiency, the 12th gens run so hot even the larger laptops struggle with them

[@Zden34]

Hi there, excellent video, seen this reduced with the 3080ti, but with the 360hz, would you recommend it still? Casual gaming, baldurs gate and all that. Cheers

[@raffaelemele5815]

How hot does the wrist rest and keyboard get?

[@peterndungu3615]

Great video Mash...but i will get the m15 r7...

[@MashITTech]

The r7 is a solid laptop, I really enjoyed reviewing that one

[@cemsengul16]

You can flash the 165 watt vbios and purchase the bigger power brick if you have the 15 inch 3080 model. The thermals I am not so sure.

[@MashITTech]

oh wow, I haven't tried that. I will take a look.

[@dustinlombardo6610]

@@MashITTechwhat did you find on this? Is it worth it?

[@cyberzone2203]

if they made air ventilation on the sides and back as other laptops ,,razer will be perfect

[@MashITTech]

Yes, the blade design really could do with an overhaul. Surely we are due a new design

[@mikefantos2878]

Great review!!! Do you think that this laptop worth buying in 2024? I do have a great desktop but I'm gonna need a laptop for work while moving and gaming a bit. This is also a nice looking laptop comparing to many other I've seen. Thanks a lot

[@MashITTech]

yes it certainly is and there is a slightly refreshed 2023 model with 4000 series cards too but I would look for a reduced price of a 22 model if you can find one

[@mikefantos2878]

@@MashITTech Thanks a lot. Do you think that the new Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2024 would be a better choice and probably cheaper?

[@MashITTech]

depends where you are? if you are in the UK (assumption based on your logo) then price may be similar, Asus are expensive here. If you are USA then its a good chance the ASUS would be cheaper

[@xenoas1er197]

​@@MashITTech I'm starting my studies in CS and cybersecurity, do you think this laptop can handle being up for the school days ?

[@galgtube10]

FULL HD or QHD model? which one should I choose?

[@MashITTech]

QHD every time :)

[@dndgmlm]

I loved this review! Can you please compare it to a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme gen 5? The specs seem pretty on par, so I was curious which one was more suited for daily productive work and a little bit of gaming on the side. Cheers!

[@MashITTech]

If I can get a gen 5 in soon I will. the UK pricing is a bit crazy at the moment

[@mrjean9376]

What maximum power can usb c pd can handle in this laptop?? Did it support 35 watt fast charge or something??

[@MashITTech]

let me get a few USBC chargers and test it for you

[@mrjean9376]

@@MashITTech soo much appreciate it!! I'm also surprised for the vastly covered information in your review for this laptop, I've watch several 2022 blade 15 reviews out there but none of them mentioned the usb c pd feature, but you even got it tested! Hope the best for your channel to grow rapidly regarding the great content quality 👍👍

[@tomgjonaj9965]

I still think the X17 R2 is the best laptop this year overall. Enjoying mine every day!

[@MashITTech]

With all the laptops I have tested this year that’s also my opinion. X17 r2 is a beast, living my 4K version, just upgraded it to 64gb ram and 4tb ssd, got a video coming out on that tomorrow 👍

[@tomgjonaj9965]

@@MashITTech awesome, I went with the new Corsair vengeance DDR5 kit in mine, and it must have better sub timings over stock cause it boosted by CPU scores

[@MashITTech]

Oh wow, I only got standard crucial and that still gave me a nice gb5 multi core score boost. What are you getting with the vengeance? (Mine is 1705/13880 with the i7)

[@tomgjonaj9965]

@@MashITTech haven’t tried GB yet, only R23 multi and I went from 18.4k to 19,166 with the 12700H

[@MashITTech]

Wow that’s an excellent score, I will run it on mine

[@johnmeyer5384]

Man can you please tell me why there is no review of the G16 dell i9 12th gen 3070ti 32gb ram 1tb ssd laptop and how would this laptop compare to an Alienware with the same specs as the G16 or one with a lower spec Alienware to the G16 would you get The same performance or not

[@MashITTech]

For some reason dell won’t sell it in the U.K. so I can’t get one in! Performance wise it is like the g15 se I reviewed recently, performance is very similar to the m15r7 but you just don’t get all the alienware features

[@eddiezamora1986]

I think 3,000 plus is way to much for this razor laptop. There's so many good laptops out theres. I been search for a laptop that fits my needs for past 3 months andvbelieve me I was so close to buying the razor blade 17 for its design and power, the more I did my research the less I started to fade away from the razor line, in my opinion your paying for the brand name. I have come to my personal opinion conclusion if your going to buy a $4,000 plus, you might as well buy the gt76 that machine is a beast, is crazy expensive but believe me you won't need upgrades in yearssssss to come. I do feel that theres better laptop out there with better displays and power, as they say better for your buck.Thank you my Boi for a great review and amazing content on your channel 👌 🔥📽

[@MashITTech]

Thanks mate, appreciate it. And yeah damn it is expensive, I do love it but wouldn’t swap it for my cheaper x17r2 that’s for sure

[@eddiezamora1986]

Yes sir stay with your x17 r2, you're saving so much money. I always say this ...as long as the laptop works for your needs that all that matters. 🙂

[@freemaysin5088]

the 12700h in my X14 scored 12001* xD is the tdp for this cpu 45w? What's the difference between a 12700h and an 12800h?

[@MashITTech]

Razer set an artificial TDP for these CPUs to keep the temps down. On balanced it is 35w and max it is 45w. Dell let alienware boost until it hits 100c so your X14 will hit about 80w then drop to 50w ish hence good scores. But.. I have to ask is that cine r23? if so that is really low for a X14, where you running balanced or performance?

[@freemaysin5088]

@@MashITTech naw I was talkin Time Spy scores! And you are right about the balance/performance modes, it makes a huge huge huge difference. My scored in balanced are like 1500 overall less than with fn+f1/performance mode turned on!

[@VI5H]

As always their laptops look great and they show that you can put replaceable mem in the thin body with all the other hardware in there (unlike Alienware x15 which to be fair is thinner ) . But yeah price is insane and I feel like they put the "on paper" higher spec components to justify their price but in reality the hobbled performance doesn't warrant putting those components in there.

[@MashITTech]

agreed. The 12800h is pointless other than bragging rights when it performs worse than all the other 12700h cpus we have tested.

[@VI5H]

@@MashITTech So I just grabbed the M15 R7 here in Canada for the equivalent of £1820 after tax with the 12700H ,3070ti, 32 gb ram, QHD screen, Cherry Mx , with additional 1 year accidental damage and the alienware AW610M mouse(for free), which I think is a really decent deal. Nothing else is remotely close in price to these specs, unless I go super budget laptop but even then it's pretty close for arguably crappier build quality. I tried to spec the equivalent Legion 5 i pro 12th gen which they just got in on the Lenovo site and it came to equivalent £2,445.30, no extra warranty or free anything, just the laptop. That's a pretty hefty price difference.

[@RemingtonMK]

If the price wasn’t so steep I would have bought one. Oh well, still very happy with my x17 👍🏽

[@MashITTech]

Yep me too, you will always see my x17 in the background 😂

[@GeraldPanol]

planning on upgrading my blades storage and ram...do you have any idea what brand are the best? m.2 and ram...

[@MashITTech]

Is yours the 2022? I am working on a video for that at the moment but once I know what you have I will send you links of what I used 👍

[@GeraldPanol]

I've got the razer 2021 11th gen base model I'm only a student and thats all i can buy with my savings from my income. planning on upgrading need storage for games and files also need ram... ill be waiting for the links thank you! if you have spare or used m.2 for review mind selling them with a little bit lower price just message me...

[@MashITTech]

What country are you in? I have ssd’s but unless you are in U.K. it probably isn’t worth it because of the high postage cost. I will send you links once I know where you are in the world 😀👍

[@GeraldPanol]

Im in the philippines😁

[@user-rz7hg9my6h]

You probably already found out but storage wise, the most reliable brand is western digital. They pretty much never go wrong unless you get unlucky.

[@Daniel_Carracedo]

David o/ To be honest i would give the kidney i have left just to get rid of the green snakes… razer logo is awful AF… As always, awesome review and edition, grats Gary and David. PS: Alienware laptop in the background, holding the crown!

[@MashITTech]

Haha I agree, I would put a skin over it personally 👍and thank you for the kind words. And yes the alienware always gets pride of place, working on an x15 vs blade next week

[@ro5enrot980]

Do both typec ports support 100w pd charging?

[@MashITTech]

yes they do

[@ro5enrot980]

@@MashITTech thx

[@mauricevandenakker6015]

great revieuw as always.. I love razer but the price is really to much compaired to others

[@MashITTech]

Yeah I agree and that’s the reason it has taken me so long to get one in for review, I waited until I could get one for a reasonable price. Still cost me $2k

[@memoabbas9055]

how many screen nits the 240 hz panel

[@MashITTech]

It’s rated at 300nit but ours is about 350

[@191.]

Totally unrelated comment.. How do you like the Apple Keyboard? I'm always eye-balling it whenever I watch your videos. It's really cute. I kinda like it for it's minimalistic aesthetics. But I'm not sure about the feel and sound coming from a $500+ fully custom keyboard.

[@MashITTech]

I actually really like it and can type pretty quickly on it. I find it great for making notes whilst at my studio desk preparing reviews. If I am doing a lot of typing I do get fatigue with it due to the incredibly low profile and short travel. I much prefer typing on my Miya Pro with cherry red switches

[@bennyribs]

I’ve always wanted a Razer laptop but the battery bloat issue, and terrible customer service were enough to convince my to buy an Alienware instead. 1 year with my M15r4 and I couldn’t be happier

[@MashITTech]

Yeah I must admit the battery bloat issue is annoying, it’s been going on for years without a fix! I wonder if it’s because the compact chassis gets too hot and therefore the battery runs hotter than other laptops? When I compare the palm rest of the x15 to the blade, the whole palm and battery area remains cool on the x15 but it’s really hot on the blade

[@undervoltologist420]

@@MashITTech The main issue is the battery, most brands use batteries that are rated up to 100c or close numbers, meanwhile razer batteries have a disclaimer on them saying "do not expose the battery above 65c" which is too low as you would expect

[@bennyribs]

@@MashITTech I would absolutely agree with you, I think the internal design makes a huge impact, and I’m glad the Alienware has the thermal shelf in the rear. I think battery bloat would be less of an issue if their customer service was better. I’m hoping Razer fixes this with a redesigned blade 15 soon

[@MashITTech]

@@undervoltologist420 ah I didn’t realise that! How stupid putting a battery rated at 65c in a hot aluminium chassis 😂

[@Daniel_Carracedo]

@@MashITTech wait, the battery inside that oven is rated at 65C?? Cant belive that…

[@Che7u]

Do you still recommend this but the 3080ti for $2,499?

[@MashITTech]

I would still recommend it but only that price if it’s the 4K screen

[@azharuddinansari4614]

Do this model comes with i9 Processor?

[@bonn1771]

Ya

[@VSN1001]

My 8 Core Ryzen 5900HS in my Zephyrus G15 has the exact same cinebench r23 as the i7-12700H in this Razer blade 15 which I find ridiculous. Seriously, Razer needs to revamp their cooling system as they are seriously lacking behind their competitors in terms of innovation, CPU performance & customer service

[@MashITTech]

I can’t argue with that. This is by far the lowest 12th gen we have tested 😢

[@blondegirl7240]

Zephyrus G15 feels much better choice and the price difference is quite big :)

[@MashITTech]

I agree this is a tough sell. The alienware x15 is also a good alternative and I will be doing a comparison video soon. I haven’t had the g15 in yet, I had the g14 but it failed on me so only did an unboxing and didn’t finish the review 😂

[@191.]

It would be awesome to see an AMD combo in this puppy.

[@MashITTech]

Yes it really wood. I still have last years blade 14 and love how efficient it is, in a bigger chassis with better cooling it would be incredible

[@191.]

@@MashITTech Still in active use?

[@MashITTech]

Yes, I have hammered the blade 14 for a year now and use it for work (taking to customers sites, gaming in the lounge and general surfing around the house) as it is so mobile. It won't replace my X17 which I do any serious gaming on but I love it for casual gaming on the go

[@mightygeorge5552]

Just wish it was cheaper. Just look at what the competition is offering for that price. Razer is like the apple of gaming.

[@MashITTech]

You are not wrong, razed pricing is crazy, in the U.K. this model costs £3100/$3775 😢

[@Goalier95]

Does Razer offer free ketchup packets when their spicy pillows are done so I can stick a fork in it and chow down?

[@MashITTech]

haha they really should 😂

[@Goalier95]

@@MashITTech Love your reviews!! Especially Alienware products - I just don't know if I can trust Razer....

[@MashITTech]

thanks mate, I personally prefer Alienware's but razer is a close second but like you say I don't trust them either with the poos customer support so I always buy from amazon so I can use their CS :) I am actually making a X15r2 vs Blade 15 at the moment, should have that out next week

[@Goalier95]

@@MashITTech copy that. Looking forward to it sir!

[@vlone_slatt3504]

I love razer blade laptops but they are very overpriced and the price to performance is not worth it for example I have been looking at the blade i7 3080ti and that costs $3999 before tax or shipping 😕 so I just went with the Asus m16 i9 3070TI for $2200 with a 1600p screen I love it. The prices have to come down before I pull the trigger on one of those laptops.

[@MashITTech]

yeah the razer tax is getting worse and worse. Int he UK this year they put all models up about 50% it is unreal.

[@hep2900]

Is it touch screen?

[@MashITTech]

No sorry

[@BenyaminHanif148]

✔✔☑☑

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

There sure are a lot of "incredibly" good/easy/improved/engineered stuff. Reviews that say everything is incredible should be discounted... this is not a real review.... it's a sales pitch trying to win clicks. Gonna guess there's a "link below"

[@MashITTech]

Wow, guess you didn’t like the review 😂 I review a lot of laptops and if you watch my reviews you will see if I don’t like something about a laptop, I call them out on it. I buy all the laptops I review and yes I do put a link to the laptops I review, the small amount I ever get if someone buys a laptop through the link goes back into the channel to buy more laptops! I am not driving around In a Ferrari from the proceeds

[@datpspguy]

@@MashITTech I enjoyed the review. I have a 3060 model coming in about 2 days and wanted to see if i made the right choice with that vs the 3070Ti model. This helped me, so personally, thank you.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Anybody else sick and tired of all the begging? Honestly, how many times will you ask for sub and like??

[@MashITTech]

That’s the first video I have asked!