Razer has officially revealed the Razer Blade 18, its most powerful gaming laptop to date, featuring Intel’s Core Ultra 9 275HX, Nvidia RTX 5090, and an 18-inch dual-mode display capable of running at 4K 120Hz or 1080p 440Hz. The laptop, designed as a desktop replacement, was quietly announced via a press release rather than a high-profile launch.
Powered by Intel’s fastest Arrow Lake-HX CPU, the Core Ultra 9 275HX, the Blade 18 is paired with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 (24GB VRAM) What else do you expect?. Other GPU options include the RTX 5080 (16GB) and RTX 5070 Ti (12GB). To support its high-performance components, the laptop delivers a total power allocation of 280W, requiring significant cooling upgrades. As a result, the Blade 18 is 47% thicker and 50% heavier than the Blade 16, measuring 27.94 mm thick and weighing 3.1 kg (7.06 lbs).
The 18-inch display is a standout feature, offering a dual-mode refresh rate, allowing gamers to switch between 4K at 120Hz for high-resolution gaming and 1080p at 440Hz for ultra-fast competitive gameplay. The panel boasts a 3ms response time and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, ensuring high accuracy and vibrant visuals.
Connectivity options on the Blade 18 are extensive, including three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, a Thunderbolt 5 port, a Thunderbolt 4 port, a 2.5Gb Ethernet port, an HDMI 2.1 port, and an SD card reader. The laptop also features a 5MP webcam with Windows Hello support for secure facial recognition login.
Powering the system is a 99Wh battery, supported by a massive 400W power brick. The top-tier configuration, featuring the Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090, 32GB DDR5-5600 RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD, is priced at $4,499 (₹3.73 lakh). Pre-orders are currently live on Razer’s official website, making this a top choice for those seeking desktop-level performance in a laptop form factor.
