Razer Blade 16 (2024) Review (i9-14900HX, RTX 4090, 16" 240Hz OLED)

A review of the Razer Blade 16 (2024) gaming laptop. (Intel i9-14900HX, 32GB DDR5-5600MHz, 2TB PCIe Gen4 NMVe M.2 2280 SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6, 16" QHD+ 240Hz OLED)
The Razer Blade 16 is in an ever increasingly competitive gaming and mobile workstation market. New in the 2024 model is the world's first 16-inch 240-Hz OLED display, Wi-Fi 7, and Intel 14th Gen HX-series processors. Is it enough to justify the high price tag?
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Design
01:21 Green Credentials
01:36 Upgrade Options
02:06 Display
03:28 Connectivity
04:06 Keyboard & Touchpad
04:59 Audio & Webcam
05:20 Audio Samples
06:04 Performance
06:55 Benchmarking Results
08:59 CPU, Fans & Temps
11:14 Target Audience
11:24 Graphics
11:52 Gaming
12:00 Gaming Samples
14:02 Security
14:10 Battery Life
14:40 The Good, The Bad and the Really Bad
14:42 Potent Power
14:51 Gorgeous Display
15:01 Build Quality
15:14 Fan Noise!
15:25 One TB4
15:33 Inferior Inputs
15:56 Worth Upgrading?
16:14 Expensive
16:34 Competition
17:14 Summary
18:35 Outro
Gaming benchmarking results
Apex Legends 240+ FPS 1440p Ultra
Counter Strike 2 256+ FPS 1440P Ultra
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty 56 FPS 1440P Ultra
Microsoft Flight Simulator 77 FPS 1440P Ultra
Red Dead Redemption 2 60 FPS 1440p Ultra
Far Cry 6 160 FPS 1440P Ultra
Skull and Bones 60 FPS 1440P Ultra
Helldivers 2 87 FPS 1440P Ultra
GTA V 130+ FPS 1440p Ultra
Fortnite 60+ FPS 1440p Ultra
Crysis 3 Remastered 74 FPS 1440P Ultra
Battlefield 2042 60 FPS 1440P Ultra
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UK Review Model: £3,499.99p + VAT (£4,199.99p inc. VAT)
Part no. RZ09-05102WN4-R3W1
Competition::
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 9 (16” Intel)
Alienware x16 R2
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2024) G634
Acer PREDATOR HELIOS 16
MSI Raider GE68 HX 14V
HP OMEN 16 (2023)
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 (16" Intel)
Gigabyte Aorus 16X (2024)
#Razer #RazerBlade #Blade16

[@Skylinez999]

Wow, great review! Keep it up.

[@Pomupoc]

Good review, thank you!

[@julianorozaa]

Great review! For gaming showcase, please include the settings and resolution you used, otherwise it's hard to understand what we're looking at.

[@whoisbarnes]

I'd assume everything maxed at 4k. Those FPS figures weren't looking good...

[@raffitchakmakjian]

this would've been a perfect review if you recorded the fan noise like you did the speaker audio. I'll keep searching for actual fan noise and not just a confirmation of the number of decibels.

[@ScurvyMcGruff]

FYI NotebookcheckReviews does fan noise tests on their videos where the host gently taps some keys while the fans are going to give you a sound reference. It's an actually useful real world sound test.

[@inflightstudio]

Thanks for this amazing review. So far the most in depth review for this model I came across! I have two questions from the perspective of a creative workflow user rather than a gamer. Intended use is 3D modeling, rendering, photo and video editing while away from my main workstation. 1. The grainy effect appearing in gray tones. Was this intrusive or something minor? 2. While not sure whether you have experience with the 4K Mini LED screen this laptop also offers, what are your thoughts on choosing one over another? I am unsure which is better for a few years of use - OLED vs Mini LED. Thank you.

[@Dovecomputers]

Thanks. The grainy effect won't be a problem, minor issue. In fact this review model is going to be used for 3D Modelling, Maxon, C4D and ZBrush. This is replacing a Razer Blade 2021 model that had an OLED panel too. The only reason for replacing it is performance. I don't have experience of Mini-LED but IMO it's not worth the big upgrade cost that Razer is charging. The Samsung 240Hz OLED is superb as it is. Plus the laptop will be connected to two external monitors. 👍

[@inflightstudio]

@@Dovecomputers Quick follow up. I ended up getting two Razer Blade 16s for work (1x 4090 and 1x 4080). As per your recommendation, I went with the OLED panels. This was the only factor where I was unsure about and so far I am very happy about the purchase. While these machines are on the very pricey side, I think I made the right call in terms of getting something which I will be able to use for work in and outside the office without sacrificing performance and feeling ashamed of bringing a gaming laptop to a client meeting. Thanks again for your input.

[@amaya897]

Dont get this gen Mini Led from Razer, those are horrible and unsusable for creative work or even content consumption. Lines all over the screen when pictures changes (scrolling in web or gaming), bad colours. Its very bright yes, but unless you get an AOE pannel you end up with horrible BOE that is miles behind OLED

[@Burbanana]

another great review!

[@Burbanana]

hey there, I was wondering if you are going to be reviewing the recently released Yoga models, like the Yoga Pro 7(i) with and without discrete graphics (RTX 4050 / Arc) and also the Yoga Pro 9i with Core Ultra and RTX 4060

[@Dovecomputers]

Eyeing them up already! 😉

[@tommybahamax]

is this a matte display or glossy? I have a m3 max 16" glossy and it has the most gorgeous bright display ive ever seen... want a glossy bright screen but i dont think one is better than this mac unfortunately...

[@flamingrage100]

It’s glossy. I don’t think I’ll ever want to grab a matte display laptop again so I made sure to double check.

[@hopoff9968]

Do you know if this thing can do 240 hz at 10 bit hdr, like no dithering?

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

i dont want to know, but should be good, but i still rec the dx9, my guess technically theyre opposite to each other

[@ronervine]

Thanks heaps for letting me know the USB C had power delivery. I was hoping it did !

[@reidschott5517]

Im looking for a laptop with similar specs but runs a little cooler. Worried about longevity with high temps like that. Any recomendations?

[@Dovecomputers]

Look at the HP ZBook Fury G11 mobile workstation.

[@alisheikh1582]

To be honest, Hows the Palm rest area temprature While Gaming?

[@Dovecomputers]

Keeps your hand warm, 33c

[@namquang93]

Hey nice video. Like the way you test using Unreal Engine :))

[@the_real_aaxel]

yea, that was a video.

[@shinkji]

lol 2mins into the video... this laptop came from the beach?

[@systembreaker4651]

We need one like this for razer blade 18 2024😊❤

[@LucianLatife]

Great review. Looks like there are better options out there.

[@faizalskhan95]

Please suggest. Genuinely asking.

[@HamzaKhan-uc5zo]

Yeah, perhaps the asus g16. it has a much more efficient proccessor, so it gets better battery life. its also very portable and still performs very well.

[@faizalskhan95]

@@HamzaKhan-uc5zo that was my first choice but the fan noise is too loud on G16

[@achaz_]

@@HamzaKhan-uc5zo the G 16 has its 4090 ronning at only 115w, which means that the 4090 g16 is gonna perform like a scar or blade 4080 by example ! also considering that the blade 4090 is almost TWICE less powerful as a desktop 4090, for the same price, I would be really annoyed to have an even """"""worse"""""" performing laptop comparing to a desktop

[@MarquisJackson-rt8tf]

Great review. Just bought

[@nicusor9722]

Hi, just wondering how it works, like when you're gaming, can you give me some details?

[@fromabove422]

What is that legion box?a pc case?

[@Dovecomputers]

Legion BoostStation eGPU enclosure 👍

[@Alovias]

My question is always with these oled laptops is how long they are going to last

[@hopoff9968]

I had a blade 15 4k oled for 2 years, and the guy I bought it from had it for 1.5 years, no burn in.

[@Alovias]

@hopoff9968 I'm talking 4 years+. If it's a Samsung oled then it's possible

[@danielr6625]

I've always told people that because of Razer laptops' all metal chassis, small form factor, and Intel HX processors, these laptops are ideal for older games. You'll never have to worry about overheating. Fortunately for me, I prefer older games. I don't need to use a laptop stand, cooling pad,max fan settings. No anxiety about thermal paste decaying quickly. No keeping an eye on gpu and cpu temps. It's perfect for retro games.

[@the_real_aaxel]

Good video, but I find it funny that you chose to show a video of Unreal Engine and Helldivers and act like it was being played in real time. Helpful review though.

[@vizoweneikha4123]

Lol, i noticed that too and checked the comment section to look if anyone noticed it 😅

[@incognito7843]

IT's not a thunderbolt, it is a USB4

[@SALTINBANK]

CB2023 13900HX here : 34K (undervolted + ram @ 6400 mhz cas 32) 4080M undervolted and overclocked : 20400 pts time spy ... For me this rig is underperforming in this little chassis (so hardware is power throttling) i guess ...

[@typerightseesight]

240hz 4k.. I wonder how it scales down to 60hz 1080p.

[@spamflip]

i wonder too? i think theres a display setting, i have an old 2019 razer blade and its max refresh rate is 240, but there's an option to opt in for 60 in the windows setting.

[@typerightseesight]

yeh, and now that the resolutions are 4x 1080 I am wondering how it scales down to normal windows resolution. The newer gen ones are all 1440p unless you have $5k. And they look like garbage at 100% resolution. lol. @@spamflip

[@kirstenhirtle3339]

What mouse do you use?

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

its the fiio and he-1, i mean after passed 200 theyre pretty much typical, typically great

[@achaz_]

hey ! really liked the video but i couldn't help but notice an error in the title ! I don't think that display is able to refresh 240'000 times a second XDDD

[@Dovecomputers]

Haha, thanks for pointing out the typo mistake! 👍

[@achaz_]

@@Dovecomputers I have a question, I am hesitating between this blade 16 (or the future 18 if it comes out), and the titan hx18... And it will be a desktop replacement which I'll use for work too ! So I know the titan is better but do you think the razer is thin (and lite) enough to make a difference in my handbag ?

[@Dovecomputers]

@@achaz_ The Razer Blade 16 is a heavy and bulky laptop. It really is a desktop replacement! Two of my business clients use this model for Maxon C4D, ZBrush, Adobe, etc.

[@achaz_]

@@Dovecomputers but do you think the difference in thickness and weight are important enough to consider the blade over the quieter and more performant titan hx ?

[@Scoobied77]

I’m more interested in the upcoming 18” razer. 16” is too small.

[@Dovecomputers]

Now that's a beast!

[@rickystafford7433]

Desktop! 18” is too small

[@zhivu-vopreki]

I miss 15.6 and 17.3 laptops with normal 16:9 instead of that 16:10 . . .

[@kennysponto6568]

Spinach green 666 logo on the can top

[@TuhinMajumder]

Ultimate laptop

[@antonnekrasov5670]

2:18 Why are you passing off videos as gameplay/work in the UE? 😂

[@Dovecomputers]

Why not? 😁It's to give a sense of what applications the laptop can be used for. I don't have the luxury of a production team behind me and it still takes many man hours to produce one of these review videos.

[@antonnekrasov5670]

@@DovecomputersDon't get me wrong, I have no goal to teach you. It’s strange to me that you found the time to record a take with fake gameplay, but to do the same thing but playing the game “takes a lot of time.” Anyway, thanks for the video and good luck.

[@alexjet8032]

Yes I find that very deceiving as well. The framerate and smoothness in that video is much higher than his presented gameplay tests in the subsequent segments. Especially playing with the mouse trying to mimic the interactions happening on the screen is cringe. You ain't fooling no gamers who know exactly what type of input is required for what kind of actions being displayed on the screen. Reviewer, stick to your guns and when it comes to gaming only present actual gameplay and don't play a video that is displaying the game at 3 times the framerate than is actually possible on the laptop. Gamers deserve to see the full picture of what is achievable by the laptop and that is not from watching a video rendered at the highest resolution.

[@StevenZagaris]

I would buy the 4090 OLED if they made it in Mercury but they don''t and I'm an adult.

[@oleh_hlu]

Gaming section is not informative. No stats displayed, not fps, no 1% lows, no starters chart

[@vdhazer]

I have never owned a gaming laptop. I would really like to have this one. Anyone out there willing to present it to me??? That would be awesome.

[@martinm5921]

I had it... and i gave it back for a refund! Here is what no one will tell you: Negative things: - Display is glossy and wobbly. Yes a lot Oled Displays are glossy and wobbly. In my case the Razer 16 was the baddest ive seen. The reflections are insane at day. Just take a look at the "Display" on the Video and try to catch the reflections. Start at: min 2:07 in the Video ^^ The Asus G16 has a super duper Oled screen with less reflections. - Keyboard. The Keyboard ist very minimalistic and when u turn the backlit on, only the main charachters on the keys will lit up. So when you at low light try to find a alternative charachter u need a torchlight. For me the buttons push-way is a little bit to short... - Speakers. For the BEST Gamer Notebook ever, Razer decided to put the worst speakers inside. SORRY my 10 years old Lenovo T460p has better speakers then this. For Example the Asus G16 has 8 !!!! ( incl. 2 subwoofer ), yep 8 !!!! Super sound its a huge huge difference!!! I decided to send it back and bought a Asus Zerpherus G16. For me, Its more mobile, not so heavy, more battery life, super speaker sound and better software... Main point i will miss is the Power ot the I9 from the razer. The I9 core is little bit weaker If u looking for a the best Work/Game Station. The Razer is ur choice. if u looking for a very good multi media laptop with gamer gpu THE asus is ur choice. U can easy drink ur super spicy special pumpink frappochino in Starbucks and hang out with ur laptop there. To carry the Razer is is a mess...

[@simon-qm3nj]

Thank you so much!!

[@n3rdst0rm]

Whats the vram on this model? I havent been able to find it.

[@martinm5921]

@@n3rdst0rm The Asus Rog Zephyrus G16 with the 4080 has 32GB RAM. The 4080 eGPU has his own: 12 GB

[@n3rdst0rm]

@@martinm5921 got thank you. Idk why they dont list the vram on the official page.

[@martinm5921]

@@n3rdst0rm You are welcome :) The Asus Webpage is rly not the best BUT when you use the ASUS-SHOP you can see the specifications and the eGPU RAM. Use the Filters on the left side and CHECK the models because they also selling the 2023 models. Keep in mind: Asus build the G16 with 4 different GPUs: 4060, 4070, 4080 and 4090.... Only the 4080 and 4090 has these special "Liquid Metal - Vapor Chamber". Check some tests if you need it.

[@kennysponto6568]

Get the asus rog zephyrus g16

[@Dovecomputers]

Heard good things about the ASUS ROG, the 2024 model looks awesome.

[@user-of3ce6ft1e]

pls give me

[@jitterrypokery1526]

It’s not competitive enough, and the price tag makes it a scam to other superior laptops. The razed blade as it stands now is simply just a laptop for cash strapped whales. Razer is stagnant

[@Democracyphobia]

dont buy this overpriced grill . thermals always been an issue on this overpriced junk and im commenting from one . dont buy one unless you need to bbq smth on it while gaming .

[@bobbydemondukes]

OF or drugs required to pay the $100 grand price. 🤣

[@art_means_artificial]

overrated laptop