Razer Blade 14 - Late 2014

Overview

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 26 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

12
Average:

5
Bad:

1

Pros:

Fast and powerful.
Excellent trackpad.
Stellar battery life (for a gaming machine).

Cons:

Middling screen and audio quality.
More expensive (and less powerful) than other machines.

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Last revision on April 22, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Fast and powerful
Excellent trackpad
Stellar battery life (for a gaming machine)
Slim, compact and thoroughly attractive
Almost perfect combination of performance and mobility
High build quality
Powerful combination of fourth-gen quad-core Intel processor and Nvidia graphics
Extremely portable
Excellent graphics and performance
Comfortable fully programmable keyboard

Reviewers Didn't Like

Middling screen and audio quality
More expensive (and less powerful) than other machines
Only available in the US and Canada
Very bad display
Non touch display doesn't fit the high-end design
Baseline 128GB SSD for $1,799 isn't sufficient for a gaming PC; you'd better pony up for the 256GB or 512GB model
Runs hot while gaming
Limited viewing angles
Lacks SD card slot
Touchpad can be finnicky

Expert reviews and ratings

The newest Razer Blade boasts impressive features and great performance, making it the ultraportable gaming machine to...

By PC Mag on February 10, 2015

Though it's nice to see that Razer was listening to criticism of last year's Razer Blade for not having full HD resolution, the 3,200x1,800 display of this year's update feels like overcompensating, since it's hard to get playable frame rates at such...

By Computer Shopper on December 29, 2014

For 2014, Razer's offering up two Blades — this recently-updated 14-inch model, and a 17.3-inch Blade Pro that was released a little earlier in the year. What muddies the waters slightly is that this non-Pro model is actually now better specced than its...

By APC Magazine on October 15, 2014

Three revisions in, the Razer Blade has been honed to a fine edge, merging nearly peerless performance with an unmatched sense of style. Razer's crack team of engineers and designers is clearly on to something with this device, but I can't help but think...

By TechRadar AU on October 06, 2014

Continuing their line of ultra-performance laptops, Razer promises to satisfy the high expectations of desktop gamers with their newest offering, the Razer Blade. Commanding a steep price point of $2,400, the Razer Blade comes with a slew of...

By gamecrate.com on September 25, 2014

The Razer Blade 14 is comfortably seated at the intersection of portability and power, offering excellent graphics and gaming performance with an ultra-high-res display in a slim, lightweight...

By LaptopMag on August 29, 2014

It's hard not to be impressed with what Razer has made in the Blade 14, it really is.Rather than make a big and clunky powerhouse of a computer, Razer — a company known for its high-end gaming accessories — has crafted something truly staggering, with a...

By Gadget Guy Australia on August 20, 2014

The port selection includes three USB 3.0 ports and an HDMI connector. Photo by Josh Valcarcel/WIREDThe Blade can be paired with controller accessories like gaming mice or Razer's own Xbox-style Sabertooth...

By Wired on June 24, 2014

With the stylings of a midnight-black MacBook and powerful components you'd normally only find in a much thicker, uglier gaming machine, the 14-inch Razer Blade was the rare portable computer that lets you play games without looking like a geek. Now, it...

By The Verge on May 20, 2014

Razer's newest gaming laptop trades ultralong battery life for a fantastic screen and even better graphics. It's a trade worth making: this is the best Razer gaming laptop, and the best thin gaming PC...

By cnet on May 09, 2014

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