Razer Blade Stealth (13-inch) Review

The original Razer Blade stealth turned heads with its stunningly sleek design and powerful performance, but its 12-inch screen felt a bit cramped. The new Stealth (starting at $1,399, reviewed at $1,599) crams a 13.3-inch display into the same slim and compact chassis. But this upgrade is about much more than just a pretty new screen; this machine is also a productivity workhorse, thanks to its powerful Intel Core i7 processor and integrated graphics. And to further turn up the heat on the competition, Razer’s launching a toned-down, gunmetal-gray version of the Stealth for an easier transition from the boardroom to the game room. As svelte and sexy as the Blade Stealth is, it’s still held back from true greatness by below-average battery life.

Design

Listen, I understand and appreciate the desire for 12-inch laptops. They’re lightweight and easy to toss into a purse or backpack, causing little to no back strain. But I’m also a firm believer that bigger can be better even for ultraportables, which is why I’m crushing on the new Blade Stealth. Measuring 12.6 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches, the Stealth weighs 2.9 pounds; it’s only a tenth of a pound heavier than its predecessor.

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