Razer Blade 14 (2022)

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Razer Blade 14 (2022)
ManufacturerRazer
Product familyBlade
Release dateJanuary 2022;
4 years ago (2022-01)
Introductory priceUSD 2000 to 3000
DiscontinuedNo
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
(Can be configured with Windows 11 Pro)
CPUAMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
Memory16 GB DDR5-4800 MHz (soldered)
Memory slotsNone
Storage1 TB PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSD
Storage slots1 user accessible
DisplayScreen size: 14 inch
Panel type: IPS
Coating: Matte (anti-glare)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 or 2560 x 1440
Refresh rate: 144 Hz or 165 Hz
Brightness: 312 to 354 Nits
Contrast ratio: 957:1 to 1032:1
sRGB: 99.99 %
DCI P3: 98.72 %
Screen-to-body ratio:
GraphicsNvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 100 W w/ Advanced optimus
Sound2 x stereo speakers w/ THX 3D audio
CameraFront: 1080p with dual microphone
TouchpadGlass, 4.7 inches (12 cm) x 3 inches (7.6 cm)
ConnectivityQualcomm WCN685x WiFi 6E
Bluetooth 5.2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C, DP 1.4, 100W PD)
1 x HDMI 2.1
DimensionsW: 12.59 inches (32.0 cm)
D: 8.66 inches (22.0 cm)
H: 0.66 inches (1.7 cm)
Mass3.92 pounds (1.78 kg)
Power brick230W slim 3-pin proprietary AC adapter (US)
Battery4 cell Li-Polymer 62 Wh
KeyboardPer-key RGB backlit, black (US)
Standard full size layout
ChassisColor: Black
Materials: CNC aluminum
Cooling: 2 x fans
Number padNo
Fingerprint readerNo
Facial recognitionYes (Windows Hello)
PredecessorRazer Blade 14 (2021)
WebsiteRazer

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   The Razer Blade 14 (2022) is a premium thin and light gaming laptop featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU. It offers a high-quality build, excellent performance for gaming and demanding workloads, but has a limited battery life and a bulky charger. The laptop is designed for portability and high performance, making it suitable for both gaming and professional tasks.[1][2][3]

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) is equipped with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor. This CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.3 GHz and a maximum boost clock of up to 4.9 GHz. It has a 20 MB cache and operates with a power limit of 90 W for short bursts and 75 W for sustained performance.[1][2][3]

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX performs exceptionally well in single- and multi-threaded workloads, making it powerful enough to handle demanding tasks like photo and video editing, programming, and 3D animation. Reviewers note that the processor shows a noticeable improvement in single-thread performance, with a 30% boost over the previous generation. Multi-thread performance is also enhanced, making it competitive with larger gaming laptops.[1][3]

However, the smaller form factor of the Blade 14 affects cooling, which in turn impacts performance. The Blade 14 runs slightly slower than some competitors like the MSI GS66, which has a higher TDP limit.[2]

Benchmarks:

  • Geekbench 5:
    • Single-Thread: 1,533 points
    • Multi-Thread: 9,383 points[1]
  • Cinebench R23:
    • Single-Thread: 1,551 points
    • Multi-Thread: 12,079 points[1]
  • Cinebench R15 Multi Loop: Ø2265 (2136.18-2287.68)[3]

Graphics

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) comes with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU, which features 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, a core clock of 1035 MHz, and a memory clock of 1500 MHz. The GPU is limited by a 100 W TGP, which restricts its full potential.[1][2][3]

The RTX 3070 Ti can handle 1440p gaming without any issue and likely even some lighter games at 4k with low settings. It supports advanced features like ray-tracing, DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), and NVIDIA Optimus, ensuring smooth gameplay and high-quality graphics. The performance jump from the RTX 3070 to the RTX 3070 Ti is minor to moderate, with improvements seen primarily in lower graphical settings.[1][3]

The Razer chassis does an excellent job at chilling the Nvidia GPU, running it far cooler than the RX 6800S in the Asus G14, but it still runs toastier than the RTX 3070 Ti in the MSI machine, which is actually running at a higher 105W TDP.[2]

Benchmarks:

  • Basemark GPU: Overall Score: 112,061[1]
  • 3DMark Fire Strike: 26398 Points[3]
  • 3DMark Time Spy: 9753 Points[3]
  • 3DMark Port Royal: 5967 Points[3]

Memory

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) is equipped with 16 GB of DDR5-4800 MHz RAM, which is soldered onto the motherboard and not user-upgradeable.[1][2][3]

The faster DDR5 RAM contributes to improved performance, especially in gaming scenarios. However, the limitation of 16 GB may be too low for demanding production workloads with large datasets, such as 3D modeling and video editing.[1][2]

Benchmarks:

  • AIDA64 Memory Copy: 50700 MB/s[3]
  • AIDA64 Memory Read: 51798 MB/s[3]
  • AIDA64 Memory Write: 55235 MB/s[3]

Storage

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) comes with a 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSD. The storage drive performance is outstanding, with very fast read and write speeds that make the system feel snappy and responsive. The SSD helps in reducing loading times in games and applications.[1][2][3]

The model can only support one internal M.2 PCIe4 x4 drive, which provides some flexibility for users looking to enhance their system.[3]

Benchmarks:

  • Sequential Write Speed: 2,083.1 MB/s[1]
  • Sequential Read Speed: 4,942.8 MB/s[1]
  • Random Write Speed: 87.2 MB/s[1]
  • Random Read Speed: 75.2 MB/s[1]
  • CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6 Read Seq: 5482.07 MB/s[3]
  • CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6 Write Seq: 4007.19 MB/s[3]
  • AS SSD Read Seq: 7118 MB/s[3]
  • AS SSD Write Seq: 5272 MB/s[3]

Co-processors

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) does not include any dedicated co-processors.[1][2][3]

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) features a chiclet keyboard with per-key RGB lighting customizable through Razer's Synapse software. The keyboard feels spacious with a standard layout, good travel, and tactile feedback. The keys have a satisfying tactile feel, although they aren't the most stable.[1][3]

Touchpad

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) comes with a large glass touchpad that measures 4.7 inches (12 cm) x 3 inches (7.6 cm). The touchpad is decently large with a smooth glass surface that feels high quality. The tracking is outstanding, with no issues related to palm rejection or actions like dragging and dropping. The click mechanism allows for clicking anywhere on the touchpad, although it may not feel particularly satisfying.[1][3]

Webcam

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) is equipped with a 1080p webcam. The webcam captures a lot of fine details with good color reproduction, but the image tends to be too dark, which may not be ideal for video calls in low-light conditions. The webcam provides a significant upgrade from the previous 720p model, offering clearer video quality and improved low-light performance.[1][3]

Microphone

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) comes with an integrated microphone. The microphone captures voices clearly and loudly, but the sound can be slightly hollow, which may affect voice clarity during calls or recordings.[1][3]

Output Devices

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Display

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) offers two display options: a 14-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a refresh rate of 144 Hz, or a 14-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 and a refresh rate of 165 Hz. Both displays are sharp and colorful, with high refresh rates that enhance gaming experiences.[1][2][3]

The 1440p display is particularly praised for its pin-sharp, bright, and colorful output. However, it has a relatively low contrast ratio that makes blacks appear gray in dim settings, which may not be ideal for dark room viewing.[1][2]

Benchmarks:

  • Brightness: 312 to 354 cd/m²[1][3]
  • Contrast: 957:1 to 1032:1[1][3]
  • Color Gamut:
    • sRGB: 99.99%[1]
    • DCI P3: 98.72%[1]
  • Color Accuracy: ΔE Color 1.66[3]

Audio

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) comes with integrated stereo speakers. The speakers get reasonably loud but produce muddy mids and lack bass, which may not satisfy audiophiles or those looking for a rich audio experience. The THX 3D sound setting is on by default but can make the speakers sound worse.[1][3]

Connectivity

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WiFi

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) is equipped with a Qualcomm WCN685x Wi-Fi 6E Dual Band Simultaneous WiFiCx wireless adapter, providing fast and reliable wireless connectivity.[1][3]

Bluetooth

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) comes with a Bluetooth 5.2 module.[1][3]

SD Card Reader

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) does not include an SD card reader.[1][3]

USB

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) is equipped with the following USB ports[1][3]:

  • 2 x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 Gbps)
  • 2 x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 Gbps) with DisplayPort 1.4 and 100W Power Delivery

Display Outputs

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) comes with the following display outputs[1][3]:

  • 1 x HDMI 2.1
  • 2 x USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4

Case

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The Razer Blade 14 (2022) features an all-black anodized aluminum chassis, which is both stylish and durable. The build quality is outstanding with a solid feel and minimal flex in the keyboard deck. The CNC chassis is beautiful, but the big green backlit logo on the lid is a downside for some users.[1][2][3]

The chassis is thinner than many competitors, making it portable while still robust. The dimensions are 12.59 inches (32.0 cm) x 8.66 inches (22.0 cm) x 0.66 inches (1.7 cm), and it weighs 3.92 pounds (1.78 kg).[1][3]

Maintenance

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The bottom panel of the Razer Blade 14 (2022) can be removed for upgrades. Accessing the internals is easy with 10 T5 Torx screws, allowing for straightforward maintenance. However, the memory isn't user-upgradeable, but the storage is replaceable, which provides some flexibility for users looking to enhance their system.[1][2][3]

Cooling System

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The Razer Blade 14 (2022) is equipped with an efficient cooling system that includes dual fans. The cooling system is effective for maintaining performance in a slimline form factor.[1][2][3]

Heat

The laptop runs warm, with surface temperatures reaching up to 45.4 °C under load, which is noticeable but not uncomfortable. The keyboard gets much hotter under load, particularly in the middle, which may be uncomfortable for extended typing sessions.[1][3]

Benchmarks:

  • Keyboard Temp While Idle: 39 °C[1]
  • Keyboard Temp Under Load: 52 °C[1]

Noise

The fans are audible under load but aren't overly loud or annoying, providing a balance between performance and noise levels. The fannoise stabilizes around 42 dB(A) under load, which is quieter than previous models.[1][3]

Benchmarks:

  • Fan Noise While Idle: 25.0 dBA[1]
  • Fan Noise Under Load: 46.0 dBA[1]

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) ships with a 230 W AC adapter. The laptop consumes up to 228 W under load, which is high for a 14-inch laptop, indicating robust performance capabilities.[1][3]

Battery Life

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) is equipped with a 62 Wh Li-Polymer battery. The battery life is passable, lasting around 7.4 hours for web browsing, but may not last through a full workday. The system switches to the CPU's integrated GPU in lighter workloads to extend battery life.[1][2][3]

Benchmarks:

  • WiFi Browsing: 7.4 hours[1]
  • Video Playback: 6.3 hours[1]
  • Gaming: 1.3 hours[1]
  • Idle (without WLAN, min brightness): 12h 12min[3]
  • WiFi Websurfing: 9h 31min[3]
  • Load (maximum brightness): 1h 33min[3]

Biometrics

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The Razer Blade 14 (2022) supports Windows Hello facial recognition through its 1080p IR camera. This feature can be used for logging into Windows, authorizing purchases on the Windows Store, and auto-filling saved credentials on supported websites, enhancing security and convenience.[1][3]

Software

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All SKUs ship with Windows 11 Home, but the laptop can be upgraded to Windows 11 Pro, either manually or when buying directly from Razer.[1][3]

Preinstalled Software

Razer Synapse

The Razer Synapse program acts as the primary control center in the Razer Blade 14 (2022). It allows users to customize the per-key RGB lighting, adjust performance settings, and manage other device-specific features.[1][3]

THX Spatial Audio

The THX Spatial Audio software is preinstalled to enhance audio quality, providing a more immersive sound experience.[1]

Other Preinstalled Software

The laptop also comes with other preinstalled software like Disney+.[1]

Linux Support

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) has limited support for Linux distributions, which could be a consideration for users looking to run alternative operating systems.[1][3]

Accessories & Warranty

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The Razer Blade 14 (2022) comes with a 230 W AC adapter and paperwork. There is a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.[1][3]

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The Razer Blade 14 (2022) is considered a premium thin and light gaming laptop with high CPU and GPU performance relative to competitors. It is suitable for people looking for a high-performance gaming laptop that is also portable. The laptop also comes with a high-quality display and a solid build. The primary downsides are the limited battery life, high price, and non-upgradeable memory.[1][2][3]

Problems Summary[1][2][3]

  • Non-upgradeable memory.
  • Limited battery life.
  • High price.
  • No SD card reader.
  • Speakers lack bass and produce muddy mids.
  • The keyboard gets hot under load.
  • The touchpad is prone to fingerprint buildup.
  • The big green backlit logo on the lid may not appeal to everyone.

Links

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, RTX 3070 Ti, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: RTINGS,

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, RTX 3070 Ti, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: PCGamer

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, RTX 3070 Ti, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD: NoteBookCheck

Community Reception

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Problems Summary

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