Razer Blade 16 2024 Review after 30 Days

[@loganjackson3892]

U need to change the thermal pads and thermal paste in it and undervolt it. It runs just fine after that. Also all the other laptops have same issue same chip smaller coolers razors is one of the biggest coolers. U need to use razors balance power mode in synapse an max fan speed use x86 tuning utility. I have the blade 14 2021 with the Ryzen 9 5900hx it was hitting 100c when I got it now it sits in the mid 80’s. Mx-6 thermal paste and grizzly thermal pads 1.0mm. Worked wonders. Was topping out at 4.1ghz and after it hit 4.6ghz

[@Kevr0]

Are you going to get the new asus rog g16 with 4090?

[@consumertechwarehouse]

Based on the amount of likes on this comment in less than 12 hours after posting, I have to. Lol. The 4090 though? I was thinking of getting the 4080 because of the lower TGP. But I'll do a poll to see what people want

[@squad4yt103]

Go to rtx 4080 one bcz price will be less and ain’t much difference between them. But plz do that video fast

[@squad4yt103]

@@consumertechwarehouseread aove one

[@consumertechwarehouse]

I agree. 4080 is probably the sweet spot. I’ll get one as soon as it’s Available

[@sosuslays]

g16 or scar???

[@MaDFroG88]

Im happy with my razer blade 17 3070ti, i got spring 2022 after your recommendation when i found your channel 😊 and reviews!

[@squad4yt103]

Have u ever played the last of us on your laptop?

[@MaDFroG88]

@squad4yt103 eh not yet, I have it installed on steam, but still have to finish world of warcraft dragonflight and Uncharted Legacy of Thievs.

[@consumertechwarehouse]

I’m glad man! Blade 17 is solid.

[@leechurchill5182]

Same here. I was so so tempted to buy last years laptops but i was strong 💪 lol i may buy the new 18 4k raver tho 😅

[@squad4yt103]

can u plz play that game and tell me what are the average fps on highest setting possible on native rez?@@MaDFroG88

[@leechurchill5182]

Can't wait to see the 18 4k.😮

[@Ocelot1937]

I’m torn between a Razer Blade 16 2024 4080 OLED and a Razer Blade 18 2023 4080 (Mercury). I’m really inclined to go for the Blade 18 based on its strong performance compared to the newer models but overall I’ve amazing things about the OLED over the regular IPS panel. Any insight?

[@Xenshen1]

Nice video. It's crazy how the numbers change. From research seemed alot the 13th gen chips were more binned I'm seeing lower numbers our the newer stuff than last year.

[@consumertechwarehouse]

It is overall very interesting. I'm not sure why that is either. I think it's new and maybe better drivers need to come out.

[@Xenshen1]

@@consumertechwarehouse i do a lot testing and have pretty much owned every laptop you have done in your videos and i agree it is weird. I watch a lot people and see there testing i think we are reaching thermal limits on these newer chips hopefully end this year or same time next year when the new Ultra series comes out it will produce similar power with less wattage. I also do a lot undervolting and tinkering under the hood. I try different ram kits differernt thermal applications. The new blade you and I are testing is using the Honeywell phase change material and it takes it a good 10-15 mins for it to turn into a liquid. I do enjoy razer spicing it up.

[@korober]

Very interesting experience, thank you. I believe it make sense to purchase this one for people who is going to undervolt it and to repaste with liquid metal. Only on this conditions this laptop extract all it's potential. I have MSI GS75 9SG (thin and hot)and it became perform better only after undervoltong + liquid metal 😊

[@consumertechwarehouse]

Oh man. I loved the GS75. I had that way before I started the channel. And I agree. But for video review purposes, I don't undervolt or repasted since most users aren't going to even know about that.

[@ts8960]

is burn in still a concern in 2024 ?

[@wynzavian2000]

Did you try undervolting, with intel xtu. This should help with temps by 10to 15 degrees, up to 20 on the razer 18.

[@consumertechwarehouse]

I don't undervolt for the sake of reviews since I try to appeal to a browser audience. But I will on my Titan when I do a longer review on that.

[@khalifa6413]

How to undervolt the laptop? Will the laptop itself feels cooler to the touch?

[@WilliamKo-s5e]

got mine a week ago and I absolutely love it. Only thing that bugs me is how the keyboard and laptop get greasy with fingerprints. Wiping it off and using different alcohol-based wipes hasn't helped much. Any tips?

[@consumertechwarehouse]

You don’t need to use alcohol based wipes. You probably shouldn’t actually. I use this amzn.to/3SyItiM Also this amzn.to/48eQA9T The second link is camera cleaning equipment but the brushes and spray work well in keeping electronics clean. So it’s more expensive. But I use the second one to clean my laptops every time before filming.

[@APEXGuerilla]

What would you recommend as good alternatives to this?

[@consumertechwarehouse]

The ROG G16 2024 model.

[@Landolakes420]

how does the OLED screen on the razer 16 compare to the zephyrus g16 OLED? i saw the G16 at best buy, and the screen was great

[@consumertechwarehouse]

It's the same panel. They measure the same. Only thing is the g16 has an anti reflective coating compared to the blade being very glossy

[@Landolakes420]

@@consumertechwarehouseThanks for the reply. i’m currently trying to decide between the Razer blade 16, and the ROG Strix scar 16”. which would you choose? i’m looking mostly for performance over portability.

[@DJ_Z3ddi_Shorts]

Sir, could you please provide a review comparing the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 i9 4080 with the Razer Blade 16 2024 4080, both equipped with similar specifications? I'm eager to know how they stack up against each other in terms of performance, design, and overall value

[@dark_knight5948]

May you do a comparison from this Razer 16 2024 RTX 4080 vs the Asus Scar 16 mini-LED RTX 4080?

[@TechGuyBeau]

Good content dude. Keep it up and your channel will explode soon enough. Just keep being honest and consumer focused.

[@consumertechwarehouse]

Thanks. I will. Since I don’t do this full time I’m not dependent on review samples and sponsors. So the gloves are always off.

[@strawhatspirates1618]

Can’t wait for the titan 18 “30days after” ☺️

[@vOnAm]

How about the brightness and glossy aspect of the screen? Is is good enough to use in bright rooms settings? I don't mean outdoors in direct sunlight. I have bought mini led razer but comsidering to exchange it for oled. I generally like matte display. But I do notice blooming especially in the highlihhts where u loose detail of clouds om brighter setting. So consodering oled instead but thinking about brightness and glossy screen.

[@consumertechwarehouse]

I think it’s suitable for every lighting situation except for bright outdoor sunny days

[@vOnAm]

Tq for replying 🙏🏼. If oled brightness and glossy display still provide good visibility, I'm going to exchange miniled. Highly unlikely to use under direct sunlight so not issue.

[@aoikemono6414]

I never realized how thick the top bezel was above the screen. The OLED seriously looks shoehorned into the existing blade chassis. The protruding plastic bezels do not look good. I didn't even realize it was OLED until it caught some reflections. The plastic around it was so cheap and distracting. That's why I always prefer seamless edge to edge glass. The zephyrus G14 and G16 have them and the black bezel melds with the screen and is a whole lot cleaner and more modern. I've always wanted a razer blade purely because of its small footprint and overall build quality, but I've always thought it looked ugly. The newer models are even chunkier and look like bloated versions of the old design. They really need to hide the chonk better. Many thicker laptops actually look more streamlined.

[@Mido_]

Why would they switch to mid-tier cpu? EDIT: since my reply keeps disappearing, I will edit this comment and post it below: yes, mid tier. Check Dave2D review of the new G16, he's AFAIK the only reviewer who wasn't afraid to benchmark this laptop and show the numbers. According to his tests Ultra 9 185H gets ~18k in Cinebench R23. That's only slightly higher than my 13700H (~16.7k). 13980HX and 14900HX score 26k+.

[@fidelisitor8953]

Mid tier CPU?

[@Mido_]

@@fidelisitor8953 Yes, look up the benchmarks. The best "Ultra" CPU is only half as powerful as last gen top laptop CPUs.

[@Mido_]

@@fidelisitor8953 yes, mid dier. Check Dave2D review of the new G16, he's AFAIK the only reviewer who wasn't afraid to benchmark this laptop and show the numbers. According to his tests Ultra 9 185H gets ~18k in Cinebench R23. That's only slightly higher than my budget laptop with 13700H (~16.7k). Meanwhile laptops with 13980HX and 14900HX score 26-32k.

[@consumertechwarehouse]

Trust me. I won’t be afraid to benchmark that CPU. As soon as the g16 is out, I’m getting one.

[@CrewElite]

Can you cover the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio Laptop, or the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio?

[@consumertechwarehouse]

Yeah I plan on it at some point

[@CrewElite]

@@consumertechwarehouse Awesome! I'm looking to pick one of these up when available

[@TradingVideos101]

how is it outside? with the oled screen, is it very reflective or can you see it clearly.

[@consumertechwarehouse]

Very reflective outside and not bright enough to combat it.

[@Ifalvarado]

how is the sound quality? a thing that many laptops fail

[@consumertechwarehouse]

Speakers are fairly good compared to other gaming laptops

[@valentinhorvath3125]

Is there much differencein between 1000 dimming zones mini led and the 2000 dimming zones?

[@consumertechwarehouse]

I haven’t. He led out the scar 16 yet, but in theory, yes. A lot. I think the scar 16 might be my next laptop

[@AnotherOfficeDay]

I’d like to see you review the new SCAR with 2000 dimming zones. I just got the Blade 16 with mini led yesterday, and there definitely is noticeable bloom way outside areas. Like the greyish back of Reddit and as you scroll, you kind of see a wave effect all the way across. In HDR, it’s more noticeable and I tested a uhd hdr movie and the blacks were crushed at times and you’d see weird lines/blocks of “red ish”in corners or the aspect ratio border at top or bottom. I’m not just a fan of the over compensating RGB of the SCAR or it’s plastic look. And for the record, I do have the AUO panel. I ordered the same Blade but with oled to use side by side and return the other to Best Buy. I do like how bright and clear the screen is overall, but it’s those blooming/etc trade offs that are distracting.

[@appleman7791]

Which RAM are you using in the Razer Blade? Is it 32GB or the 96GB RAM? I want to buy the macbook pro 14 inch 2023 128gb ram 8tb version, do you think the razer blade can give same mobile performance as the macbook pro maxed out.

[@consumertechwarehouse]

32gb. Lol your name is appleman so just go with the Mac. But it depends. As a laptop with better speakers and battery, the MacBook. If GPU performance is most what you care about, Blade is still better. For CPU performance, either one. But the MacBook is probably still better because it performs similarly but uses way less power to do that.

[@Smokeblast1]

What’s the battery life like?

[@consumertechwarehouse]

I don't cover battery on the Intel i9 chips. They're all the same. 4 hours average. 6 if you try really hard.

[@MarkMcGuireD]

I bought this same day as release, seeing around 1.5 hours on performance for battery - but it’s not giving max performance like it would plugged in. In a long zoom call on performance battery mode it was needing a charge in 2 hours. On low power mode I’m getting 4.5 hours with the battery. I travel a bit for work and family. This is a pretty awesome laptop - heat as noted is considerable, but it’s an improvement over my Lenovo P1 that cooks. I’m using this laptop for general business and leisure with programs like CAD, TruView, excel, project, teams and SharePoint being my general working applications. The GAD charger is quick. I’m seeing near full charge in under 40 minutes.

[@teddym2808]

I can recommend buying a Rain Design iLAP. Will transform the way you use the laptop on your, erm, lap, and completely shield you from heat. They are made for macbook, the 15 or 16 should suit fine.

[@markuskoarmani1364]

from Amazon I got came with 4090 GPU and OLED screen. Your Version is 2023 not 2024. The link you provided is also for the 4090 models not 4080 which is 2023 model

[@consumertechwarehouse]

I gotta fix that. Thanks. It wasn't at the time. Amazon changes around their product page sometimes. Thanks for pointing that out

[@furnitureandbedding776]

Nice run down. Also surprising to hear about the fan noise in quiet mode as the 2023 versions with last generations i9 were relatively quiet in both quiet and balanced modes. Do you think it’s a fair statement to say that a last generation Razer with a comparable cpu and 4080 would be more quiet than this oled model with the 4080? Relatively quiet gaming laptops with still decent performance is still a huge priority of mine and Razer seems to really be hit and miss in that regard depending on generation. 2023 was a good year for quiet/balanced mode gaming razers. My other question is are there any noticeable design differences between the 2023 and 2024? I love the Razer design and build quality regardless but I’m just curious.

[@consumertechwarehouse]

Yeah I think razer pushed more out of the razer this year, that’s why it’s hotter and louder. Without having them side by side, I can’t tell the difference between 23 and 24

[@dannydonohue2577]

Just got one! Very cool! But mine has the OLED screen with a RTX4090... so there is an upgrade... ;) also got the 64GB Ram, 4TB dual SSD... but its soooo loud when using Adobe Lightroom Classic... the fans go on full power... but its much faster so I'll figure some other fan solution for the laptop... I love the screen use... paired well with the Razer Cobra Pro mouse.

[@kDackDack]

I have the mini led 16. It is beautiful and bright for gaming, but terrible for daily work tasks. It has blooming and horizontal stripes appear when scrolling, especially when dark and bright areas meet, and I prefer dark mode on Windows so that's worse. I would definitely prefer the OLED option but it's not available in the mercury model.

[@consumertechwarehouse]

Yeah that’s a shame. I had that mini led and I don’t remember the horizontal stripes.

[@oOoZilverwarrioroOo]

would u say its still worth getting a 3080 ti laptop?

[@consumertechwarehouse]

Only if it's priced similarly to a 4070 laptop.

[@effex07]

Hi, how about screen reflection?

[@consumertechwarehouse]

I didn’t mind it. But I’ve had a few commenters saying they hated it and some of them returned it for that reason. If you’re using it in sunlight it may be a problem. And 450 nits isn’t enough to fight it. Me personally, glossy screens look so much better since matte screens looks like a bad screen protector on a phone.

[@effex07]

@@consumertechwarehouseI use it always indoors with low light. I bought it with oled and gotta say, the Screen is way much better than the Asus Scar Mini Led screen. Thank you for your work and detailed review. I also took measures with temperature buying a llano laptop cooler.

[@tinybit780]

I got the Legion 9i 2024 now and returned Blade 16 Oled. In my case, Legion 9i is the superior device. - Much better typing/keyboard; I didn't have any problems with the palm rest as I was afraid I would, it's perfect for me. With the keyboard being pushed down for gaming, depending on your position (e.g. on a Sofa), you may need some time to adjust though. Blade keyboard might be actually a bit too far away in certain situations. - Prefer to have the screen higher (it's on top of the chassis), better ergonomics for my neck - Better versatile screen IMO -> The Blade 16 was too reflective with its glossy finish, and the brightness couldn't handle the slightest amount of daylight at home or from light sources, which became annoying during games or movies with dark scenes. I had it next to my glossy MacBook in a variety of conditions. The MacBook was less reflective and handled brighter light sources better (brightness helps a lot here). ->The Legion 9i's higher resolution makes it still look crisp even though it has a matte coating (Blade looked great here with a glossy coating even at lower resolution), both the coating and its brightness make it less prone to glare, yet it still looks great in games and movies. Best implementation of Mini LED I have seen so far, nice vibrant colors and blacks for not being OLED. -> OLED has its limitations when you can't go beyond 500 nits in brighter conditions, especially a problem for laptops if you want more flexibility in where you work or play. -> HDR is more impressive at the Legion 9i when it comes to colors, high brightness level really helps in general... but with the contrast, OLED always wins -> At night, however, which is when the Blade excels, the contrast is better due to the OLED, which looks nice, and the glossy screen is better when you're playing in very dark conditions (and yes, no blooming). In perfect conditions... I just love OLED and will miss it sometimes for sure ;) Motion clsrity is superb as well. - Better performance for the Legion 9i 2024, even more when you get the 4090 version for the same price as the 4080 Blade with discounts which you can get easily - The touchpad on the Blade is nice and large, but it defeats the purpose if the palm rejection is not handled well. Clicking on the touchpad feels better on the Legion; it's too resistant to click on the Blade. The touchpad on the Legion 9i could have been bigger. Neither touchpad is perfect, but I prefer fewer accidental clicks. - I love the unique design and build quality of the Legion, it's nice to grab as well; the Blade also has a great chassis, build quality is a little better and it's more elegant, but I don't like to grab the Blade as much because of the way it's built and how the material is made, if you know what I mean; it also has sharp edges. I like them both, but it's nice to have something more unique for a change. - RGB implementation is better on Legion - The Blade 16 gets hotter after longer periods of AAA games and maximum use; it's kept quite cool for the first hour. - Blade 2024 4080 fan profiles somehow got worse, even Balanced is very loud! Legion 9i on balanced is much quieter while maintaining a similar performance relatively to the Blade. However, Legion 9i on performance is the loudest of all... - Legion 9i is also quieter on light tasks - I know now that the Blade 16 4090 is quieter because due to its die size, the 4090 generates less heat - If Razer Blade 4090 is the same price, it's really a tough decision...

[@consumertechwarehouse]

I had the 2023 model and if I was making a video comparing them, I would say just about everything you just said. The main drawback for me is the trackpad. I depend on it a lot when not at my desk, especially for making videos.

[@tinybit780]

​@@consumertechwarehouse Yes, I use a mouse most of the time. Trackpad only for web browsing and it's fine for that. Thanks for the recommendation! I bought the Legion 9i because of you and it's the better device for my use cases!

[@aliuzair3048]

I have an issue with this exact model that when I switch the display from Nvidia Control Panel from “Auto Select” to “GPU Only” or when it switches automatically via advanced optimus when launching games, the screen gets dim a little bit at the same brightness level as it was on integrated graphics. Are you facing any such issue or have you noticed it?

[@consumertechwarehouse]

When it's on max brightness settings on both settings, if it looks the same, it's fine. advanced Optimus tricks the laptop into thinking it's a separate display. So I think you have to use the keyboard shortcuts to change the brightness back.

[@aliuzair3048]

@@consumertechwarehouse even on max brightness settings, the max brightness illumination on both is different. Can you please check yours

[@aliuzair3048]

@@consumertechwarehouse it’s happening on max brightness settings as well. Can you please check your laptop for this problem?

[@Mido_]

Did you try undervolting to improve the temps?

[@consumertechwarehouse]

I don't for the purposes of these videos. Most people won't do that or know how to. When I do the Titan review, I'll explore all of that.

[@cartoo221]

Would do a poll to get an exact figure.@@consumertechwarehouse

[@AzureNeptune998]

Just here like thousands of others that think these laptops are pretty but grossly overpriced.

[@teddym2808]

Wow huge change from initial look.. same cpu wattage issues, same old Razer.

[@surendrapuli2907]

I bought it a monbattery life not more than 2 hours,, if you are prepared for t go for it th ago,

[@NJoeodjej]

Would you be able to manually upgrade the chip to core ultra later on?

[@consumertechwarehouse]

Nope. You can't swap the chips.

[@hdhdhhehe6709]

No Dolby vision. Oled is not hdr Weak

[@opulan]

RIP, hope UPS finds this laptop in their warehouse

[@consumertechwarehouse]

Haha. Thanks for that. Actually brightened my mood a bit.

[@Qt33zy]

Thank you for the video!! Great as usual, keep up the good work.

[@Rhythmz.135]

Asus g16 4090 with core ultra 9 185H next pls lol 😂 🤣

[@consumertechwarehouse]

I will!!

[@kennysponto6568]

You can't have any new chips unless you eat your meat!

[@Zhy-930]

Bro is sooooo sloooiow

[@loganjackson3892]

This is one of the worst reviews I’ve seen you’re acting like there’s something better on the market. Your only competition is Lenovo legion 9 which is over priced and Linux proved the liquid cooler wasn’t even worth it. Then u got Asus rog m16 which is designed just like the razor blade. Your really pessimistic and not positive about a lot either so your not selling it your knocking the product. Show the coolers from the competition to your razors I bet it’s better.

[@bobbydemondukes]

Imagine paying $5 grand for a pos that will over heat and wear out fast.