enormous power with a 4K screen to play wherever you want

Laptops are a fairly broad category in terms of possibilities. In Europe there is quite a few models with different orientations Thanks to which each user can choose the one that will offer the best use according to their needs.

Just as there are thin and light alternatives, focused on mobility and easy to carry, there are also other devices in which what we are looking for is precisely the opposite: which has a larger size and does not lack a larger screen.

Razer is one of the companies that has the best computers that it launches when we talk about it power and performance. These are devices intended for both work and office use as well as video games at the highest level, which always allows the device to have privileged performance.

One of the latest models launched by the company is the Razer Blade 18, a large format laptop which, without giving up mobility, wants to offer an experience capable of equaling a tower computer.

At EL ESPAÑOL – El Androide Libre we used this computer as our main device for a week to see what the experience it offers is like. Its base price starts from 3,099.99 dollars, ydOf course, it is about a true all-rounder capable of shining in all situations and it brings together the best of the world of laptops and desktops.

Sober design

In this sense, the Razer Blade 18 is a fairly classic device, since it does not have any elements that do not fit into what a laptop should be. It is made of aluminum, which makes it quite light for its large size, weighing 3.10 kg. In addition, its thickness in its thickest part is just 21.99mm, so it's also quite slim.

Unlike other models, which have reduced the options in recent years, the company's intention is to offer users several possibilities in terms of connections. This is why the device has 3 USB Type A ports2 USB Type C ports, an HDMI, an Ethernet port, a 3.5 mm jack and an SD card reader, to be able to directly read files taken by a photo or video camera. Quite complete in that sense.

When we open it we will see that the keyboard does not cover the entire width of the device, since on the sides there are the speakers, which have excellent sound. The keyboard is backlit and bears the letter “ñ”. Special mention should be made of the touchpad, which is quite considerable in size and will be of great help to people who usually use it instead of a mouse.

Its front camera has a small tab that will allow you to close its view when not in use. One of its main distinguishing characteristics is that it has with Thunderbolt 5 portswhich can transmit files at speeds of up to 120 Gbps, as well as connect multiple 8K displays.

Scandal Screen

Without a doubt, providing a good overall experience requires having good hardware capable of meet all the needs that the user may have, and this is the case, starting with its screen. Remember that this device is currently the most important in the brand's catalog.

Its panel has a diagonal of 18 inches which allows you to work quite comfortably from anywhere. It's not one of those laptops where you feel like you're running out of space, but its large screen makes us comfortable with multiple tabs open while multitasking, or even playing a game in which precision is important.

In our case, This is a 4K panel which provides excellent color representation. Like the brand's other laptops, it benefits from Calman certification, and during the manufacturing process these screens are examined one by one to calibrate them individually and ensure that they all have excellent performance. Its refresh rate is 200 Hz.

This device is also available in MiniLED version with QHD+ resolution, but increasing the refresh rate to 300 HzIt will therefore be up to each user to choose whether they prefer an extra in terms of resolution or in terms of fluidity. It should be noted that this is a very good display, which features 100% representation of the DCIP color space, which is a great advantage when working with it in areas such as design graphics or video editing.

Of course, the gaming experience was exceptional, and thanks to its enormous power it will be possible to get the most out of it, bring the graphics settings of many games to the maximum level. We tested titles like Dark myth: Wukong, Red Dead Redemption 2 o God of War: Ragnarokand the truth is that the result was incredibly good.

The display of all these titles is incredible in terms of details and colors, but the best part is that thanks to the 200 Hz refresh rate that this model has, We were also able to have a great experience in terms of fluidity. In any case, by having several image profiles, it is possible to change to put the one that the user likes the most.

Lots of power

In order to move games properly on that big screen, it takes a lot of power. In this sense, The company did not want to skimp on expensesand went all out with this computer's hardware.

Starting with its processor, it is an Intel i9-1400HX, which is one of the best on the market currently and which is accompanied by 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of internal storage. These figures may change depending on the model chosen, but the best is that the RAM and internal storage can be expanded by changing the components, so that the computer can be updated over time.

When it comes to gaming, this is a device capable of delivering an incredibly good experience, with no stutters and no frame drops, even when setting the gaming settings to ultra. This It is not available on all computers and the truth is that it is quite pleasant. Best of all is knowing that whatever title you want to play, the computer will respond correctly.

The same thing happens if we want to move heavy applications or carry out demanding tasks, such as photo or video editing, sections in which it also responds perfectly. It has several operating modes depending on whether the computer is connected to powerand you can also change the fan speeds to make them even cooler during times of high demand.

To make it the perfect workstation, it is best to accompany it with an accessory like the Razer USB 4 Dock. It is a Hub that has 14 different ports and that will allow us to save space on the desk and on the computer itself. All types of devices can be connected to it, such as two monitors, USB sticks, hard drives, memory cards and even the Internet cable.

In this way, you will only have to connect this device to the laptop via USB Type C to be able to prepare all the accessories in an instant. In addition, it makes it easier to move from one place to another, since you will not have to connect any device to the PC other than this hub with all the accessories.

Should I buy it?

After getting to play quite a bit on the Razer Blade 18, we have no doubt that this is an incredibly capable computer in terms of power. No game or app can stand up to it, and that's great news for entertainment, but I also think about workbecause many people need high performance to be able to edit audio, video or images.

There's no game it can't run, and not only is it powerful enough to play, but that activity is also done at a high level, with a 4K resolution screen and a 200Hz refresh rate. In short, we obtain a very good level of detail and incredible fluidity.

The fact that it has an 18-inch screen means that it can be a great desktop replacement. Whether you have a monitor or not, it is an ideal work tool for spending hours in front of it without feeling the fatigue that smaller screens sometimes cause after a few hours.

Its price starts from 3,099.99 dollars in its base model it is therefore quite high, but what it offers in return is worth it. Additionally, if you want to upgrade over time, it is possible to purchase more RAM modules or insert more storage using an M2 SSD.