Razer Blade Stealth 2017 Review: Gaming Ultrabook

Razer's Blade Stealth took the PC world by storm in early 2016, but it wasn't enough to get me excited. That all changes with the new 2017 edition and today I'll tell you what's great, and where it still falters. See at Razer Store: thrifter.com/swQt
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[@lucasferes3519]

I'm in love with this one since i saw it last year. Although i game a lot in my desktop, i don't usually play games on the go so i'm fine with it not having a dedicated gpu. I'd download only the indies and light games from my Steam library and play the heavy ones at home. Other than that, it's just perfect...

[@bamxuberant]

How well would this set up handle serious music production and video editing?

[@datsomeoneuknow790]

Do you recommend this laptop for a programmer? Or should I get the bigger brother with the GTX?

[@wackypete7345]

Hi :) Pls do a review of the quad-core 8th gen version of RBS tht came out recently pls. also , i want to buy the RBS gunmetal version to use it for low profile gaming(not so heavy games like dota 2 or csgo),music production and editing (fl studio ,audacity etc) and programming. Should i get the RBS with quad core or duo? Pls tell me :'( tq a lot in advance

[@beanywang9859]

when will the 8th stealth in gunmetal gray available In the UK??????? waiting for so long!

[@BLAKEx617]

This compared to 2017 MacBook pro i7 256gb SSD w/ Touchbar

[@aidanjt]

It's kinda sad, but Razer only just released this and Intel turns around and punts out a quad core U-series kaby lake refresh. This laptop would have *really* have benefited from that with the Razer Core and gaming.

[@applebits7637]

aidanjt It’s kind of Razers fault, even if Intel didn’t tell them, it was leaked over a year ago (August 2016), so many of us knew about it already.

[@aidanjt]

I agree, there's no way Razer wasn't aware of KLR incoming.

[@WindowsCentral]

There's no ETA on when those chips will be available nor how much better performance will necessarily be. Lots of questions around those chips. But sure, the next big thing is always right around the corner. Razer is very good at updating its laptops with newer processors, which is good for those who want it, bad for those who just bought one. Tech ain't cheap or easy.

[@applebits7637]

Windows Central Yeah there is, there are suitable chips that are already released and the rest will be here next month. Performance increase will be 30-40%. But we’ll have to wait for 3rd party testing to see the real difference. But it will be impressive, a core bump with Intel is worth the wait.

[@yeetstera5312]

I got the 12.5 it's great I even use it for gaming but it will not be great without the core

[@superstararya4897]

what monitor do you have

[@lexxichen5567]

i wonder why they censored the intel inside logo sticker on the laptop....

[@michaeljordan9506]

Just ordered one however I'm skeptical if it will have any issues

[@friedkitchenrce]

any updates? how's it going?

[@friedkitchenrce]

I'll probably wait for 2018 version with windows hello. Razer blade stealth is the best and economical option now

[@IvanAtli]

How has it been for you? Battery life?

[@gamingdragon1356]

It would be good if you could afford it ......... I really want a surface pro but I love my kidney. 😔😔😔😔

[@kylepayne6684]

Is this good for video editing and live streaming?

[@espartacusave1403]

Kyle Payne Sometimes it depends what program you use to do video editing. This laptop won't fully support high intensive tasks due to limitations unless you use a Razer Core + your perferred graphics card. If you have enough to get the regular Razer Blade, don't risk getting the Stealth.

[@kylepayne6684]

Espartacus Ave thank you

[@cxdybvnk]

I'm going to get it, it's a $1,400 laptop on amazon

[@LZentertainments]

My dream is a Surface Book 2 with thunderbolt 3 and a monitor with the same.

[@kornkernel2232]

Hopefully they do that. With new Surface 'Power' Dock where you can install graphics card into it, all using Thunderbolt 3 Type-C. Not just Surface Book 2, but hopefully all future Surface devices like Pros and Laptop, maybe even Studio.

[@lamandigital]

High spec and easy to bring

[@shellcasing1040]

That "core" is ridiculously expensive. Combine it with this GPU and this laptop and you've already pushed about $2k, in which case you're better off investing that money in something like the Alienware 13.

[@WindowsCentral]

Alienware 13 weighs 4.5 lbs and is no longer an Ultrabook nor something you would want to bring into an office defeating the purpose. No arguing that Core + GPU is expensive. That doesn't make it bad, just something not for everyone, just like the Alienware 13. The problem with PC users is they often reduce everything to specs + price as if that is all that makes a device. That's not always the best metric that everyone is looking for, if it were, we'd all be carrying 4.5lbs gaming laptops in 2017.

[@sonvu5374]

yea but can you just unplug your monitor from your tower and take it on the go to work on?

[@ahmedmonime]

Windows Central the core isn't exactly portable either

[@javaquickscope7300]

Shell Casing U don’t understand the concept

[@tgdhsuk3589]

WHY NOT MAKE IT 14 INCHES FFS also csgo fps? at 1280x960 mid/low fps

[@faisalmahmud5583]

They could have thrown in an iris plus iGPU for that price

[@swami539]

Why do people not understand that a gaming laptop won't work for every situation and that this isn't primarily for gaming just because it says razor it doesn't mean it has to be gaming

[@joeydaboss17]

swami539 bro stfu u dont know what your talking about

[@LARRY113Z]

Anybody have this thing? I've been debating this or the Surface Laptop, I know this has the best value but I've heard of coil whine issues and display problems are frequent with this product.

[@DanishSamsudin]

I have not owned it but I will soon and I think that the surface is overpriced in comparison to this. this has a ton of features which satisfies me but its your opinion ofc. I've been a big fan of razer so imo I would get the stealth

[@kruceo]

I owned a Razerblade Stealth (the first one) and it was plagued with QC issues. If you get one that happens to not have any issues out of the box then it's pretty solid and the thunderbolt 3 port means it can be charged (slowly) with a portable power bank if turned off. The Core is nice if you want mobility and power when you get home assuming your "power" requirements use GPU and not CPU. Net result - compared to the Surface you trade quality control and customer service for usbC and RGB keyboard. Personally, I would recommend the surface if you don't need the external GPU in the future. Customer service is hugely important to me though since issues are almost guaranteed to happen over the life of the device (unless you are super lucky)

[@madrix5667]

Tiga dont get any of the two, get a xps

[@dewknow1315]

the dell xps 13 has that issue it does seem to be a big issue in the dell xps 15

[@icecole8708]

Just got this in 2020

[@Standerddrake]

Is it good

[@icecole8708]

@@Standerddrake for non gaming and performance, not for gaming tho at all

[@joeydaboss17]

great laptop

[@gbc9053]

Wait for 2018! (8th generation mobile processors)

[@applebits7637]

GBCAwesome Razer usually doesn’t take that long to update after a refresh, it could be by the end of 2017 as the suitable processor models are already available.

[@WindowsCentral]

>"Wait for 2018! (8th generation mobile processors) We don't know much about those CPUs yet, but really, at best they are 7.5 gen from Intel. Regardless, the waiting game "just wait until NEXT year!" will always be the case in technology ;)

[@applebits7637]

Windows Central I disagree. For starters, we’ve known they’ve existed since August 2016. Maybe I would agree with you then or even a few weeks ago, but we’ve had the announcement now. This is different and you know it, it is not the same ‘wait until next year’ that people are brushing it off as. Thats been the case with the Blade Stealth in the past and many notebooks due to Intels updates. But this year is a 40% increase in performance and better performance with eGPUs, it’s worth waiting for. The only case where 8th gen isn’t an update to hold off for is the 5W chips and probably some mobile i3s.

[@arildedvardbasmo490]

You know... Get the "Core", or just buy a new desktop for $1000. You can get something decent for that. Sad they are selling the core WITHOUT a GPU.

[@WindowsCentral]

Sure, but then you don't have a laptop ;) There is an argument for having just ONE computer in your life and this enables it. Just like how some people buy the $4,500 Razer Blade Pro.

[@vinceangsuban2611]

Lol i got a predator ad in this vid

[@havif1071]

"HAPPEN TO HAVE" A FREAKIN 1080TI.

[@hamedazaddoulat6676]

The only issue with that machine is the SSD ; you have to buy 1TB version of SSD to get that speed of drives . Write speeds are not good , overall I like it but it is no perfect .

[@johanneskirschke3187]

Hamed Azaddoulat 1.7000 Mbit write isnt ok?

[@etwisabeta]

The bezels are still big

[@tgdhsuk3589]

yeah too expensive for a student lol

[@rahamanmolla714]

not so good

[@SoumyadeepBanerjee007]

I love all things Microsoft. Like if you agree. Comments are not entertained.

[@bijakriyandi]

*ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?*

[@aidanjt]

I love begging for internet approval points. Like if you agree!

[@electricmiragemedia]

How the fuck is this a "gaming" ultrabook? It has HD620 graphics.

[@delta-a17]

HD620 is pretty great... look up some benchmarks.

[@electricmiragemedia]

I am extremely familiar with the HD620; I am a reviewer for one of the largest tech websites around. It is not okay to call any laptop with an HD620 a "Gaming" computer in 2017. In 2012-13 you could have perhaps argued that.

[@delta-a17]

Gaming Ultrabook, in the class "ultrabook" HD620 is cool... it can play CSGO and overwatch just fine on lowered settings...

[@HummusPizza]

because you can spend another $500 on a razer core and $700 on a 1080ti and then it becomes a complete waste of money.

[@WindowsCentral]

>How the fuck is this a "gaming" ultrabook? It has HD620 graphics. If you *watched* the video you would see the part where I explain how this is really just an Ultrabook with a gamer-laptop appearance, which is where the Razer Core comes into. I also mention this a few times in the written review. For someone throwing your "professional" weight around you should really go beyond just reading titles before laying down a lame critique.

[@alexmachin1785]

Ultrabooks and gaming dont go together