But if you're dead-set on getting it and want maximum battery life, go for the full HD variant rather than the touch QHD one - you'll gain 60-90 minutes of extra life. Make no mistake, though, if you need a machine off the AC charger for extended periods more than you need than a gaming rig, even this remarkable Blade may not be your best bet. Many gaming laptops push five pounds but are lucky to hit only three hours of battery life, so seeing the Razer Blade at 4.26 lbs and 5-6 hours is a marked improvement. I've had gaming laptops that peak at 90 minutes of gameplay with similar hardware, so I'm okay with this result.

It's no big deal if you keep expectations in check.įor actual gaming, you are looking at 2.5 hours or so depending on screen brightness settings. While battery life is dismal at around 5-6.5 hours compared to my Surface Book with Performance Base (well past ten hours) it's better than most other gaming laptops with slim designs. It's the small details that matter like the all-black Intel sticker, which is something I've never seen before. I also enjoy how you can open the Blade with one-handed.

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