If it only had an Ethernet port, it would provide all of the connections you need.
1.Pricing & specs2.Design & build3.Software & RGB4.Display5.Performance6.Battery life7.Keyboard & touchpad8.Camera, mic, & audio9.Competition10.Scorecard11.Should you buy it?
But does this compact laptop provide the performance you should probably handle today’s games?
The Razer logo glows green on the laptop lid.
Disclaimer:This review was made possible thanks to a review unit provided by Razer.
The company did not see the contents of this review before publishing.
This means that its laptops tend to be a little more expensive than some others with similar specs.
However, it also means that they tend to workverywell, so you get what you pay for.
This is the case with the Razer Blade 14 (2024) a mid-to-high-range gaming laptop.
Otherwise, you’re able to purchase thepre-built RTX 4070 L version with 32GB at Best Buy.
There is a USB-C 4.0 port, a USB-A 3.2 port, and an HDMI 2.1 port on the Razer Blade 14 (2024)’s right side.
Every aspect of the laptop looks elegant and refined, and the lid opens and closes very smoothly.
This being the case, you will likely see markings all over the laptop in very little time.
There’s also an HDMI 2.1 port on the right to connect with more powerful gaming monitors.
The Razer Blade 14 (2024)’s left side features a power port, a USB-A 3.2 port, a USB-C 4.0 port, and a headphone jack.
The one big thing that’s missing, though, is an Ethernet port.
A Macro tab even makes it very easy to set up keystroke combos.
Overall, the software is well organized in a minimalist way that makes it easy to navigate.
I can easily adjust Razer Blade 14 (2024) settings in the included Razer Synapse software.
Another part of Razer Synapse involves RGB lighting adjustment.
Regular effects and reactive effects can even stack in layers to provide a complex visual experience.
It’s fun to play around with.
Vibrant colors and crisp detail meet my eye with every game I play and every movie I watch.
It is honestly a joy to experience my favorite forms of entertainment while looking at this panel.
Then, after a restart, I commenced testing in earnest.
Keyboard customization via Chroma Studio allows me to stack certain effects and adjust individual keys.
When on the default low ray tracing controls, it was able to reach an average of 70 FPS.
On Ultra ray tracing configs, it did an average of 51 FPS.
Not bad at all, at least close to the minimum 30 FPS of consoles.
Razer Blade 14 (2024) produced 100% of sRGB, 89% of AdobeRGB, and 98% of P3 in our color gamut test.
One of the biggest differences was with the 3DMark Time Spy test, which analyzes graphics performance.
This software gave the newer model a higher score of 12,678 compared to the previous model’s 10,952.
Otherwise, the various CPU and SSD storage benchmarks were basically the same.
Razer Blade 14 (2024) averaged 70 FPS in the Cyberpunk 2077 benchmark while on low ray tracing settings.(Image credit: Windows Central)
These were good results for the previous model and continue to be excellent results now.
It results in a very satisfying typing experience.
It’s all very responsive and works the way I want it to.
Razer Blade 14 (2024) averaged 51 FPS in the Cyberpunk 2077 benchmark while on Ultra ray tracing settings.(Image credit: Windows Central)
In these areas, the latest Razer Blade 14 doesn’t disappoint.
If I get too far from the mics, the echo from my room is clearly audible.
As for the speakers, these are situated on either side of the keyboard and face upward.
Razer Blade 14 (2024) averaged 30 FPS in the Cyberpunk 2077 benchmark while path tracing and ray reconstruction were enabled.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Overall, it makes for a phenomenal listening experience.
There’s even an HDMI 2.1 port for connecting to the latest gaming monitors.
However, it’s also one of thebest gaming laptopsthat you might absolutely rely on.
In PCMark 10 Modern Office testing, Razer Blade 14 (2024) scored 7,602.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Plus, the small form factor makes it ideal for students or traveling business persons.
Even then, these aren’t the worst problems that a gaming laptop can have.
Games play very smoothly on it, and its compact size makes it easy to tote around.
In CrossMark testing, Razer Blade 14 (2024) scored 1,667.(Image credit: Windows Central)
In Geekbench 6 testing, Razer Blade 14 (2024) earned a single-core score of 2,519 and a multi-core score of 13,323.(Image credit: Windows Central)
In 3DMark Time Spy testing, Razer Blade 14 (2024) scored 12,678.(Image credit: Windows Central)
In Cinebench R23 testing, Razer Blade 14 (2024) scored a single-core score of 1,712 and a multi-core score of 16,310.(Image credit: Windows Central)
In CrystalDiskMark testing, Razer Blade 14 (2024) produced a write speed of 4,942MB/s and a read speed of 6,635MB/s.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Razer Blade 14 (2024) can last for up to 10 hours and one minute when simple idling.
Colorful RGB backlighting provides a fun effect, but the casing and keys can get covered with fingerprint smudged relatively easily.
Razer Blade 14 (2024)’s camera captures color and detail decently well.
A tangible camera shutter adds a level of assured privacy to the Razer Blade 14 (2024).
Gaming handhelds are basically inexpensive entry-level gaming laptops with controllers attached.
Razer Blade 14 (2024) can be plugged into Razer USB-C hub to provide more ports.
