Razer Blade Stealth 12,5

58 reviews

Apr, 2024

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reliability (2)
size (2)
price (2)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 58 reviews of Razer Blade Stealth 12,5. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and screen. The design and portability also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed views about the usability. Many are less positive about the energy efficiency and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Razer Blade Stealth 12,5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Razer's Blade Stealth and 'Core' add up to the gaming laptop I always wanted

The Razer Core allows you to easily upgrade the Blade Stealth into a gaming powerhouse, but it won't make the most of your desktop GPU.

Fast performance ; More RAM than the last-gen model ; Excellent touch display ; Plays high-end games with external GPU dock

Disappointing battery life ; No memory card reader

The Razer Blade Stealth initially caught my eye for its potential to fulfill a long-dormant dream: a portable, powerful laptop that could borrow the power of a desktop-class graphics card to transform into a gaming powerhouse. I've waited decades to...

Oct, 2016

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Razer's Blade Stealth gaming ultraportable is all work and no play

Razer's first gaming ultrabook suffers from the sin of ambition: It's a beautiful machine with a gorgeous display, powerful processor and incredible potential -- but middling battery life and the absence of its companion GPU dock leave it feeling...

Thin, light and well designed ; Razer finally did away with its mushy mouse buttons ; Fast performance ; Stunning 4K display

Disappointing battery life for an ultraportable ; Can't play high-end PC games without Razer Core accessory ; External GPU docking station not available at launch

The Stealth reminds me of Razer's first gaming laptop . It's well designed and competitively priced but maybe a little too ambitious for its own good. By shooting for the moon to create the "ultimate Ultrabook," Razer kitted out the Stealth with...

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Brad Bourque (digitaltrends.com)

Razer Blade Stealth review

Razer's Blade Stealth Ultrabook confidently treads unexplored territory, but its gaming roots may hold it back.

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Stefan Etienne (theverge.com)

Razer Blade Stealth (2019) review: the cost of compromise

The gaming ultrabook with an identity crisis

Lightweight, stellar build quality ; Sharp, vibrant display ; Excellent touchpad

A 25-watt MX150 is still not a high-end GPU ; Battery life is still subpar ; Expensive for only 256GB storage

It’s a classic jack of all trades, master of none situation, which makes it hard to recommend it over another thin and light or full-fledged gaming laptop.

Feb, 2019

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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

New Razer Blade Stealth (Intel Core i7, QHD Touch, Late 2016)

Super sleek, delivering top-notch performance and battery life, and loaded with useful extras, the Kaby Lake CPU–equipped Razer Blade Stealth ultraportable laptop is even better than its highly rated predecessor.

Sleek design with premium materials. New Intel Kaby Lake processor for class-leading performance. Vibrant high-resolution touch display. Improved battery life over previous Stealth.

Key travel is a bit shallow.

The New Razer Blade Stealth is stylish, thin, and faster than before, with a measurably longer battery to boot. It's an all-around upgrade—there's no reason to buy the previous model now (except perhaps for a slashed price)—and there are more...

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Razer Blade Stealth review: A fully equipped, great-looking laptop for less than you'd think

The new Stealth offers a Core i7 CPU, high-res touchscreen and colorful backlit keyboard at a fantastic value.

The Razer Blade Stealth includes a Core i7 processor and high-res touchscreen even in its lowest-end configuration; it has more ports than other 12-inch laptops and a fun Chroma backlit keyboard.

It's bigger and heavier than 12-inch laptops from Apple, Asus and others. The thick bezel around the screen feels dated and configuration options are limited.

The Razer Blade Stealth offers better specs for less money than the competition, and includes features others lack, such as a high-res touch screen and full-size USB ports. The design is slick, the price is right, but it's not as slim and portable as...

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Hayden Dingman (pcworld.com)

Razer Blade Stealth review: This is a feisty ultrabook at an incredibly low price

The Razer Blade Stealth is not a gaming laptop.

Thunderbolt 3 USB-C charging capability ; Sleek aluminum chassis ; Out-specs all similarly priced competitors ; First laptop with per-key RGB lighting

Shorter battery life ; Stock USB-C charging cable is flimsy

Razer's first foray into non-gaming hardware manages to outshine most of the established competition, and it's (surprise!) affordable too.

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

Razer Blade Stealth (QHD)

Razer's Blade Stealth (QHD) isn't capable of high-end gaming without the company's forthcoming external graphics amplifier, but its top-notch design and performance still make it our top pick for midrange ultraportables.

Premium, compact build. Sharp QHD touch display. First individually backlit RGB keys on a notebook. Fast performance.

Keys are shallow. Battery life is a bit short for an ultraportable laptop.

Conclusion The Razer Blade Stealth (QHD) features fast performance and a top-notch display packed into a premium, compact body. Though it isn't capable of serving as a dedicated gaming laptop without the Razer Core, it's an excellent ultraportable in...

Mar, 2016

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Razer Blade Stealth (256GB, UHD)

This is not exactly a slim-at-all-costs high-fashion ultrabook. Nor is it a gaming laptop, despite Razer's years of experience in the PC gaming biz. It's an amalgam of many different ideas about what a high-end ultrabook-style laptop should be,...

The Razer Blade Stealth is slimmer and lighter than similar laptops from Dell and Apple. Even the base model includes a Core i7 processor and fun Chroma backlit keyboard, and future expansion via an external graphics box for gaming is promising.

Battery life takes a nosedive with the 4K screen. The promised add-on gaming module still has no price or release details.

The Razer Blade Stealth is a rare mix of slick design, great performance and top-notch value in a laptop -- but the great-looking 4K screen on the top-end model takes a major hit on battery life.

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

Razer Blade Stealth (4K UHD, Early 2016)

Though its potential as a competitive gaming laptop relies on an external graphics amplifier, the Razer Blade Stealth is a premium ultraportable on its own, with an attractive 4K display, a unique customizable keyboard, and strong performance.

Thin and compact. Vibrant 4K touch display. First individually backlit RGB keys on a notebook. Solid performance.

Keys are shallow. Battery life is a bit short for an ultraportable.

Conclusion Razer is known as a gaming company, so the Blade Stealth (4K UHD)'s inability to serve as a dedicated gaming laptop on its own might seem counterintuitive, but its full potential should be unlocked with the Razer Core. While we can't render...

Feb, 2016

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