2023 Razer Blade 18 vs. 2023 Razer Blade 16: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2023 Razer Blade 18 and 2023 Razer Blade 16 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

2023 Razer Blade 18 Pros

Reasons that 2023 Razer Blade 18 is better than 2023 Razer Blade 16.

12% larger display

The 2023 Razer Blade 18 has a 18-inch screen size 12% larger than the 16-inch 2023 Razer Blade 16.

Display size
2023 Razer Blade 18
18-inch
2023 Razer Blade 16
16-inch

2023 Razer Blade 16 Pros

Reasons that 2023 Razer Blade 16 is better than 2023 Razer Blade 18.

About 24% lighter

The 2023 Razer Blade 16 weighed 5.4 pounds, 24% lighter than the 7.05 pounds 2023 Razer Blade 18.

Weight2023 Razer Blade 182023 Razer Blade 16
Pound
7.05 lbs.
5.4 lbs.
Kilogram
3.20 kg
2.45 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2023 Razer Blade 18 and 2023 Razer Blade 16.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 64GB

Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
2023 Razer Blade 18
64 GB
2023 Razer Blade 16
64 GB
Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 5600MHz DDR5 RAM.

Memory type and speed
2023 Razer Blade 18 - DDR5
5,600 MHz
2023 Razer Blade 16 - DDR5
5,600 MHz
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

Memory2023 Razer Blade 182023 Razer Blade 16
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR5DDR5

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2023 Razer Blade 18 Price
Razer Blade 18 Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080-13th Gen Intel 24-Core i9 HX CPU - 18" QHD+ 240Hz - 32GB RAM - 1TB SSD - CNC Aluminum - Compact GaN Charger - Windows 11 - Chroma RGB
Razer Blade 18 Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080-13th Gen Intel 24-Core i9 HX CPU - 18" QHD+ 240Hz - 32GB RAM - 1TB SSD - CNC Aluminum - Compact GaN Charger - Windows 11 - Chroma RGB
By Razer
$3,499.99
$3,799.99 8% OFF
Razer Blade 16 Gaming-Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 13th Gen Intel 24-Core i9 HX CPU 16" QHD+ 240Hz - 16GB-RAM - 1TB SSD CNC Aluminum Compact GaN-Charger - Windows 11 Chroma RGB
Razer Blade 16 Gaming-Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 13th Gen Intel 24-Core i9 HX CPU 16" QHD+ 240Hz - 16GB-RAM - 1TB SSD CNC Aluminum Compact GaN-Charger - Windows 11 Chroma RGB
By Razer
$2,238.05
$2,699.99 17% OFF
Razer Blade 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 - Intel Core i9 14900HX 14th Gen CPU - 18” QHD+ 300 Hz Mini LED Display - 32GB RAM - 1TB SSD - Thunderbolt 5 - Windows 11 - Chroma RGB
Razer Blade 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 - Intel Core i9 14900HX 14th Gen CPU - 18” QHD+ 300 Hz Mini LED Display - 32GB RAM - 1TB SSD - Thunderbolt 5 - Windows 11 - Chroma RGB
By Razer
$3,699.99
Razer Blade 16 Price
Razer Blade 16 (2024) Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 - Intel Core i9-14900HX 14th Gen CPU - 16" Dual Mode Mini LED Display - 64GB RAM - 4TB SSD - Aluminum Unibody - Windows 11 - Chroma RGB
Razer Blade 16 (2024) Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 - Intel Core i9-14900HX 14th Gen CPU - 16" Dual Mode Mini LED Display - 64GB RAM - 4TB SSD - Aluminum Unibody - Windows 11 - Chroma RGB
By Razer
$4,699.99
Razer Blade 16 Gaming-Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 13th Gen Intel 24-Core i9 HX CPU - 16" QHD+ 240Hz 16GB-RAM - 1TB SSD CNC Aluminum Compact GaN-Charger - Windows 11 Chroma RGB
Razer Blade 16 Gaming-Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 13th Gen Intel 24-Core i9 HX CPU - 16" QHD+ 240Hz 16GB-RAM - 1TB SSD CNC Aluminum Compact GaN-Charger - Windows 11 Chroma RGB
By Razer
$2,599.99
$2,999.99 13% OFF
Razer Blade 17 Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti - 12th Gen Intel 14-Core i9 CPU - 17.3" QHD 240Hz - 16GB DDR5 RAM - 1TB PCIe SSD - Windows 11 - Chroma RGB - Thunderbolt 4 - SD Card Reader
Razer Blade 17 Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti - 12th Gen Intel 14-Core i9 CPU - 17.3" QHD 240Hz - 16GB DDR5 RAM - 1TB PCIe SSD - Windows 11 - Chroma RGB - Thunderbolt 4 - SD Card Reader
By Razer
$2,277.48
$3,399.99 33% OFF

Availability

2023 Razer Blade 182023 Razer Blade 16
Released20232023
Release Date
  • Announced on January 05, 2023.
  • Available starting in Q1 2023.
  • Announced on January 05, 2023.
  • Available starting in Q1 2023.
PricingStarting at $2,899.99Starting at $2,699.99
Applicable Models
  • New Razer Blade 18
  • Razer Blade 18 (2023)
  • Razer Blade 18 (Early 2023)
  • 2023 Razer Blade 18
  • Razer Blade 18 with 13th-Gen Intel-HX55 Processors
  • Razer Blade 18 with Nvidia RTX 40 series
  • New Razer Blade 16
  • Razer Blade 16 (2023)
  • Razer Blade 16 (Early 2023)
  • 2023 Razer Blade 16
  • Razer Blade 16 with 13th-Gen Intel-HX55 Processors
  • Razer Blade with Nvidia RTX 40 series

Exterior

2023 Razer Blade 182023 Razer Blade 16
Dimensions15.74 x 10.84 x 0.86 inches (399.9 x 275.4 x 21.9 mm)13.98 x 9.61 x 0.87 inches (355 mm x 244 mm x 21.99 mm)
Weight7.05 lbs (3.2 kg)5.40 lbs. (2.45 kg)
Colors
Anodized Black
With illuminated Razer logo
Anodized Black
With illuminated Razer logo
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full-size backlit keyboard.
    • Per-key RGB powered by Razer Chroma™
    • 1.0 mm key travel
    • 1.1 mm membrane
    • 65G actuation
    • Anti-ghosting keyboard
    • N-key roller
  • Precise Glass Touchpad
    • A large, clickable glass touchpad with Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.
  • Full-size backlit keyboard.
    • Per-key RGB powered by Razer Chroma™
    • 1.0 mm key travel
    • Anti-ghosting keyboard
    • N-key roller
  • Precise Glass Touchpad
    • A large, clickable glass touchpad with Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.
Chasis InformationT6 CNC Aluminum, Anodized, Black with illuminated Razer LogoT6 CNC Aluminum, Anodized , Black with illuminated Razer Logo

Display

2023 Razer Blade 182023 Razer Blade 16
Size18 Inches16 Inches
Info18” QHD+ 240Hz
2560 x 1600 16:10 240Hz IPS 100% DCI-P3 500 nits 3ms response time G-Sync 3.7 mm side bezel individually factory calibrated Anti-glare
  • 16” FHD+ 240Hz
    1920 x 1200 16:10 240Hz Mini-LED 100% DCI-P3 1000 nits HDR-1000 nits 3ms response time G-Sync 4.66 mm side bezel individually factory calibrated
  • 16” QHD+ 240Hz
    2560 x 1600 16:10 240Hz IPS 100% DCI-P3 3ms response time G-Sync 4.66 mm side bezel individually factory calibrated
  • 16” UHD+ 120Hz
    3840 x 2400 16:10 120Hz Mini-LED 100% DCI-P3 600 nits HDR-1000 nits 3ms response time G-Sync 4.66 mm side bezel individually factory calibrated

Ports

2023 Razer Blade 182023 Razer Blade 16
Left (5)
2023 Razer Blade 18 Ports - Left
Image Source: Razer
  • 1 x power port
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), 100W Power Delivery
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (5)
2023 Razer Blade 18 Ports - Right
Image Source: Razer
  • 1 x full-size SD card slot
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), 100W Power Delivery, DisplayPort
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x lock slot
    Kensington Security Lock
Left (5)
2023 Razer Blade 16 Ports - Left
Image Source: Razer
  • 1 x power port
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), 100W Power Delivery
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (5)
2023 Razer Blade 16 Ports - Right
Image Source: Razer
  • 1 x full-size SD card slot
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), 100W Power Delivery, DisplayPort
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x lock slot
    Kensington Security Lock

Internal Specs

2023 Razer Blade 182023 Razer Blade 16
Processor
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX
    24 cores, 32 threads, 1.60 → 5.50 GHz, 36MB SmartCache, 55W
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX
    24 cores, 32 threads, 1.60 → 5.50 GHz, 36MB SmartCache, 55W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13950HX
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
MemoryMemory Slots
  • 2 x DDR5 SODIMM slots
Memory Configurations
  • Speed: 5600 MHz
  • Memory Type: Non-ECC Single or Dual-Channel
  • Minimum Memory: 16GB
  • Maximum Memory: 64GB
Memory Slots
  • 2 x DDR5 SODIMM slots
Memory Configurations
  • Speed: 5600 MHz
  • Memory Type: Non-ECC Single or Dual-Channel
  • Minimum Memory: 16GB
  • Maximum Memory: 64B
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 - 8GB GDDR6 
    TGP: up to 140W, 3072 CUDA cores, up to 2370 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 - 8GB GDDR6
    TGP: up to 140W, 4608 CUDA cores, up to 2175 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080 - 12GB GDDR6
    TGP: up to 175W, 7424 CUDA cores, up to 2280 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 - 16GB GDDR6
    TGP: up to 175W, 9728 CUDA cores, up to 2040 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 - 8GB GDDR6 
    TGP: up to 140W, 3072 CUDA cores, up to 2370 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 - 8GB GDDR6
    TGP: up to 140W, 4608 CUDA cores, up to 2175 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080 - 12GB GDDR6
    TGP: up to 175W, 7424 CUDA cores, up to 2280 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 - 16GB GDDR6
    TGP: up to 175W, 9728 CUDA cores, up to 2040 MHz
StorageStorage Slots
  • 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots
    Supports single-sided NVMe Drive only.
Storage Configurations
  • Up to 2 x 2TB SSD
Storage Slots
  • 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots
    Supports single-sided NVMe Drive only.
Storage Configurations
  • Up to 2 x 2TB SSD

Connectivity

2023 Razer Blade 182023 Razer Blade 16
Wi-FiKiller® Wi-Fi 6 AX211
Triple bands 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/az Bluetooth 5.3
Killer® Wi-Fi 6 AX211
Triple bands 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/az Bluetooth 5.2
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet2.5G Gigabit Ethernet
10/100/1000/25000 Mbps
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Battery

2023 Razer Blade 182023 Razer Blade 16
Size91.7Wh
Lithium-ion polymer battery.
95.2Wh
6182 mAh, Lithium-ion polymer battery.
Power Supply280W
GaN AC Adapter.
280W
GaN AC Adapter.

Software

2023 Razer Blade 182023 Razer Blade 16
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Built-in AppsRazer Synapse 3 enabled with a programmable keyboard, backlighting, and fan controlRazer Synapse 3 enabled with a programmable keyboard, backlighting, and fan control

Camera & Audio

2023 Razer Blade 182023 Razer Blade 16
Camera
  • FHD Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera, 1080p FHD.
  • Windows® Hello built-in IR camera
  • FHD Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera, 1080p FHD.
  • Windows® Hello built-in IR camera
Audio
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • 6 x Speakers
    • 4 sub-woofers
    • 2 tweeters
  • THX® Spatial Audio
  • 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo port
  • Dolby® Atmos support, 7.1 Codec support (via HDMI)
  • Built-in array microphone
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • 4 x Speakers
    • 2 sub-woofers
    • 2 tweeters
  • THX® Spatial Audio
  • 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo port
  • Dolby® Atmos support, 7.1 Codec support (via HDMI)
  • Built-in array microphone

Misc

2023 Razer Blade 182023 Razer Blade 16
Sensors
  • IR Camera
  • IR Camera
Security
  • Intel® Platform Trust Technology (Intel® PTT) security embedded
  • Kensington™ Security Slot
  • Windows Hello IR Camera
  • Intel® Platform Trust Technology (Intel® PTT) security embedded
  • Kensington™ Security Slot
  • Windows Hello IR Camera
In the box
  • New Razer Blade 18
  • Power adapter + regional power cord
  • Micro-fiber cleaning cloth
  • Important Product Information Guide
  • New Razer Blade 16
  • Power adapter + regional power cord
  • Micro-fiber cleaning cloth
  • Important Product Information Guide
Warranty
  • 1-year limited laptop warranty
  • 2-year limited battery warranty
  • 1-year limited laptop warranty
  • 2-year limited battery warranty

Key Features

2023 Razer Blade 182023 Razer Blade 16
At Glance
Released in Early
2023
16:10 UHD+
18”
1600p 240Hz
Weight
7.05 lb
3.20 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i9-13950HX
24C/32T, 1.60 → 5.50 GHz
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
5600 MHz DDR5
2023 Razer Blade 18 Ports - Left
2023 Razer Blade 18 Ports - Right
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 4090
16GB GDDR6 175W Max
Vapor Chamber
Cooling
Per-key RGB
Keyboard
Released in Early
2023
16:10 UHD+
16”
2400p 120Hz
Weight
5.4 lb
2.45 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i9-13950HX
24C/32T, 1.60 → 5.50 GHz
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
5600 MHz DDR5
2023 Razer Blade 16 Ports - Left
2023 Razer Blade 16 Ports - Right
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 4090
16GB GDDR6 175W Max
Vapor Chamber
Cooling
Per-key RGB
Keyboard

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