Razer has their own line of gaming laptop for years, but now folks in Malaysia can actually get one.
The Razer Blade 15 and Razer Blade 17 are now available to buy in Malaysia. These are the 2020 version featuring 10th-gen Intel Core CPUs and Nvidia GTX 16/ RTX 20 series GPUs.
The 2020 Razer Blade 15 available in Malaysia comes in two variants: the Base Model and Advance Model. Here’s the specs:
Razer Blade 15 Base Model
- CPU: Intel Core i7-10750H
- GPU: Nvidia GTX 1660Ti 6GB VRAM/ RTX 2060 Max-Q 6GB VRAM/ RTX 2070 Max-Q 8GB VRAM
- RAM: 16GB DDR4 (8GBx2)
- Storage: 256GB/512GB SSD (M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4) + Open M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Slot
- Display: 144Hz 1080p 100%s RGB/ 4K OLED 100% DCI-P3
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model
- CPU: Intel Core i7-10850H
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 2070 Super Max-Q 8GB VRAM/ RTX 2080 Super Max-Q 8GB VRAM
- RAM: 16GB DDR4 (8GBx2)
- Storage: 256GB/512GB SSD (M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4) + Open M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Slot
- Display: 300Hz 1080p 100% sRGB, 4K OLED Touch 100% DCI-P3
The Razer Blade 15 starts at RM8,999.
The Razer Blade 17 Pro is the big brother with a 17″ display. It comes with even higher specs. Here are the three variants of specs:
Razer Blade Pro 17 (RTX 2070 Max-Q RZ09-03297*42)
- CPU: Intel Core i7-10875H
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
- RAM: 16GB DDR4 (8GBx2)
- Storage: 512GB SSD (M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4) + Open M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Slot
- Display: 300Hz 1080p 100% sRGB
Razer Blade Pro 17 (RTX 2080 Super Max-Q RZ09-03295*42)
- CPU: Intel Core i7-10875H
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
- RAM: 16GB DDR4 (8GBx2)
- Storage: 512GB SSD (M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4) + Open M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Slot
- Display: 300Hz 1080p 100% sRGB
Razer Blade Pro 17 (RTX 2080 Super Max-Q RZ09-03295*63)
- CPU: Intel Core i7-10875H
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
- RAM: 16GB DDR4 (8GBx2)
- Storage: 1TB SSD (M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4) + Open M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Slot
- Display: 120Hz 4K TFT Touch Display
The Razer Blade Pro 17 starts at RM12,499.
The Razer Blade is slim and powerful (at a price). But if you still need extra firepower, both models are compatible with the Razer Core X Chroma external graphics enclosure (eGPU). It’s a dedicated box to slot in a desktop-grade GPU that can connect to Windows laptops and MacBooks via Thunderbolt 3. The Razer Core X Chroma retails at RM1,999.
It’s about time that the Razer Blade arrives here in Malaysia. It looks good, and various critics have lauded the gaming laptop line. Now you too can get one with local warranty from select retailers in Malaysia.
UPDATE 27/10/20: Razer has provided a revised price range for the Razer Blade 15 and Blade 17 Pro, which now starts at RM8,999 and RM12,499 respectively.