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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Razer Blade 15 offers good portability and strong performance for general use and is less expensive than the Razer Blade 17. The Blade 17 has a larger screen with higher resolution and a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it better suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks, but it is more expensive and less portable. Both have similar battery life, though the Blade 15's slightly smaller and lighter design makes it easier to carry around. If portability and cost are priorities, consider the Blade 15; if maximum performance and larger screen size are essential, the Blade 17 may be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Good portability
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Excellent speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 15 with solid performance, a high-quality screen, and better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size, suits general use well. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17, with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM for multitasking, and a higher resolution screen, is graded higher for general use despite being less portable and having a slightly shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.0
8.6
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the Razer Blade 17 is somewhat better.
The Razer Blade 15, with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics and a high refresh rate screen, offers great gaming and 3D capabilities, while the Razer Blade 17, featuring a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and higher screen resolution, provides superior performance for the most demanding gaming and 3D tasks, despite a lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.5
9.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 15 is very good.
The Razer Blade 15 with an Intel i7 CPU, Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and a high-refresh rate screen is very good for engineering and design due to its balanced power and portability, though its 16GB of RAM may limit extremely complex tasks. However, the Razer Blade 17 steps up performance with an Intel i9 CPU, significantly more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, and a larger, higher-resolution display, complemented by twice the RAM at 32GB, making it excellent for the most demanding engineering software, but it is less portable and heavier.
Content Creation
8.0
8.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for content creation, though the Razer Blade 17 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7
8.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Razer Blade 15 and 17 offer high resolution and brightness with panel types that excel in delivering crisp and accurate visuals, which makes them excellent for general use and detailed engineering or design tasks that require precise color representation. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion rendering and fast-paced interactivity. Despite having good resolution and quality panels, the less optimal refresh rate can impede the gaming experience, where fluidity and quick response times are key.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 15 has good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,500
$4,300
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Razer Blade 15 has a price of $2,500 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Razer Blade 15 has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 and Razer Blade 17 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Razer Blade 15 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Blade 15 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,500 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.25" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Razer Blade 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
Razer Blade 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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