PRICE £2,583 (£3,100 inc VAT) from razer.com
The Razer Blade 15 has long been the MacBook Pro of gaming laptops, and this 2022 update continues the trend. The all-black anodised CNC aluminium finish is still gorgeous and slim, yet Razer packs in a plethora of ports: Thunderbolt 4 plus USB-C, three USB-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 output and Gigabit Ethernet. Considering it measures 17mm from top to bottom, that's quite a feat.
The keyboard is as comfortable as ever, with per-key RGB lighting that looks refined rather than garish; a major plus point compared to many gaming laptops. It seems odd not to exploit more of the chassis width by enlarging the keys, but that leaves space for the superb up-firing speakers. Razer makes much of the THX Spatial Audio, with its support for 7.1 surround sound, but in reality most gamers will stick with their headphones.
I tested the version of the Razer Blade 15 with a 360Hz Full HD panel, which covers 100% of the sRGB colour space and offers 2ms response times. Although it doesn't support Nvidia G-Sync, games look sharp. When you're spending this much, though, you may decide a QHD (2,560 x 1,440) panel makes more sense, especially when this version of the Blade 15 not only supports G-Sync but also delivers richer colours (Razer says 100% of DCI-P3, but we measured 87%). Colour accuracy is superb, too, with an average Delta E of 0.25.
Esta historia es de la edición August 2022 de PC Pro.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición August 2022 de PC Pro.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
How to earn Cyber Essentials certification
The UK's government-backed security standard provides reassurance for you and your customers. Nik Rawlinson explores what's involved - and how to get it
HP Omen Transcend 14
If you're sticking with Asus or Razer gaming laptops out of habit, the HP Omen Transcend 14 may just change your mind
AI TRİSM
New computing paradigms come with new challenges. Steve Cassidy explores how to use AI safely and securely
13 warnings about using AI at work
AI experts from industry and academia were gathered by the Turing Institute to consider the future of the technology. Nicole Kobie reveals the lessons they offered
Brilliant business comms at zero cost
Whether you choose 3CX Free or 3CX SMB V20, it's time to say goodbye to per-user pricing and bundle rip-offs
TURN YOUR DUMB TV INTO A SMART ONE WITH A RASPBERRY PI
Enjoy video on demand and more Nik Rawlinson finds out how the humble Pi can transform your TV
GIGABIT INTERNET Get the speeds you're paying for
Is your premium internet service not racing along like it should? Darien Graham-Smith goes in search of faster downloads on every device
7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE IT PROS
The PC Pro team combine their collective wisdom to create seven tips for keeping on top of your IT game
BRILLIANT MONITORS from £149
Whether you’re looking for screens to roll out ina business, an entertainment centrepiece ora pro-quality monitor, one of our 15 displays holds the answer
PORTABLESSDs FROM £69
We review 12 portable SSDs that cover a wide range of standards, form factors and target users