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Razer updates Blade laptop with faster CPU, 4K display option

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Razer Blade 2017

Razer has announced its updated Razer 14-inch gaming laptop. The new Razer now comes with Intel’s latest 7th generation Core i7 quad-core processor, Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1060 GPU and 16GB DDR4 RAM running at 2400MHz as standard.

Although the laptop comes with a Full HD panel out of the box, Razer will also sell a 4K UHD touchscreen display for interested users. Rest of the hardware includes up to 1TB SSD, Dolby support, anti-ghosting keyboard, 70Wh lithium-ion battery and more.

The laptop is now selling in the United States and will be available in Canada, UK, France and Germany from next month.

New Razer Blade starts from $1,899.

Full Specifications:

Intel Core i7-7700HQ Quad-Core Processor (2.8 GHz / 3.8 GHz)
NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1060 (6 GB GDDR5 VRAM)
16 GB System Memory (DDR4, 2400 MHz)
Windows 10 64-bit
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB SSD (PCIe M.2) options
14-in. IPS Full HD Matte (1920 x 1080) / 14-in. 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) capacitive multi-touch options
Anti-ghosting keyboard with per-key lighting powered by Razer Chroma
Killer™ Wireless-AC 1535 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.1)
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
USB 3.0 port x3 (SuperSpeed)
HDMI 2.0 video and audio output
3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo port
Built-in webcam (2.0 MP)
Built-in stereo speakers
Array microphone
Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater Edition
7.1 Codec support (via HDMI)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) security chip embedded
Razer Synapse enabled with programmable keyboard, trackpad, backlighting, and fan control
Kensington security slot
Compact 165 W power adapter
Built-in 70 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery
Approx. Size: 0.70 in. / 17.9 mm (Height) x 13.6 in. / 345 mm (Width) x 9.3 in. / 235 mm (Depth)
Approx. Weight (Full HD): 4.10 lbs. / 1.86 kg
Approx. Weight (UHD): 4.30 lbs. / 1.95 kg

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