PRESS RELEASE
Razer’s bestselling Blade 15 gaming laptops upgraded with Intel’s latest 9th-generation processors to power the hottest displays for ultra-smooth gameplay and maximum color fidelity.
Hamburg, GERMANY - Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced updates to both the Advanced and Base models of the Razer Blade 15 laptop series, now equipped with 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 6 Core processors. The Razer Blade 15 Advanced models will now be available with a 240Hz Full HD or 4K OLED touch display option while the Razer Blade 15 Base model gets a boost to 144Hz Full HD and GeForce RTX™ graphics.
“The Razer Blade 15 is the perfect companion for hardcore gamers and power users,” says Razer Co-founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan. “Now we’re packing even more performance in the same slim form factor to satisfy the needs of even the most demanding gamers, esports athletes and content creators.”
Intel’s Latest and Greatest
The new Razer Blade 15 Advanced comes packed with the latest 9th-generation Intel® Core™ i7-9750H CPU clocked at 2.6GHz with Max Turbo speeds up to 4.5GHz. The new 6-core processor offers creators faster workflows and increased efficiency while giving gamers reduced bottlenecking and better multitasking for streaming. The Razer Blade 15 Advanced models will sport the new Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 WLAN card capable of achieving up to 2.4 Gbps so users can spend less time waiting on updates and more time playing.
Ultra-Fast 240Hz Full HD
Take your laptop gaming experience to the extreme with the new 15.6” Full HD (1920x1080) 240Hz refresh rate display available on the new Razer Blade 15 Advanced.
From hunting down enemies to scrolling through long documents, the high refresh rate on the edge-to-edge display will make for a faster and more enjoyable experience overall. The display covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut and is custom calibrated to deliver amazing visuals experience out of the box.
Finished with a matte surface to reduce glare, the Razer Blade 15 Advanced with 240Hz display is perfect for gaming anywhere at any time.
Glorious 4K OLED
The Razer Blade 15 Advanced 4K OLED configuration is driven by NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX™ 2080 to ensure the greatest performance possible. The 4K OLED display covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, is HDR 400 True Black-certified, and has a 1ms response rate delivering rich vivid images, seamlessly. The display is a touchscreen that has TUV certification for reduced blue light output, limiting strain on users’ eyes.
Bump the Base
Beyond the new 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-9750H 6 Core processor, the new Razer Blade 15 Base has been upgraded to a faster 144Hz Full HD (1920x1080) display with custom color calibration. The new display configuration is now paired with a powerful NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060 to deliver fluid gaming experiences on the go.
The Razer Advantage
The Razer Blade family represents the convergence between craftsmanship and performance. Each laptop is CNC milled from a single block of aircraft-grade aluminum and anodized with a matte finish to create a sleek and scratch-resistant exterior. The OS remains bloatware-free without any unnecessary apps slowing down performance. The large glass touchpad comes complete with Windows precision drivers to ensure that every click is perfect. The Advanced models feature customizable per-key Razer Chroma backlighting while the Base models utilize single-zone lighting design on their keyboards. Both keyboards can be customized with 16.8M color variations.
RazerCare
Every Razer Blade comes with a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty. For users in the United States looking for additional protection, Razer now offers RazerCare protection plans with up to 3 years of accidental damage coverage.
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PRICE & AVAILABILITY
Base Model - $1,999 USD; Advanced Model from $2,399 USD
Razer.com – April 24th 2019 in the US & Canada, May 2019 for additional markets & channels
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ABOUT RAZER
Razer™ is the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers.
The triple-headed snake trademark of Razer is one of the most recognized logos in the global gaming and esports communities. With a fan base that spans every continent, the company has designed and built the world’s largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software and services.
Razer’s award-winning hardware includes high-performance gaming peripherals, Blade gaming laptops and the acclaimed Razer Phone.
Razer’s software platform, with over 60 million users, includes Razer Synapse (an Internet of Things platform), Razer Chroma (a proprietary RGB lighting technology system), and Razer Cortex (a game optimizer and launcher).
In services, Razer Gold is one of the world’s largest virtual credit services for gamers, and Razer Pay is the e-wallet designed for youth and millennials.
Founded in 2005 and dual-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore, Razer has 18 offices worldwide and is recognized as the leading brand for gamers in the USA, Europe and China. Razer is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 1337).
