Razer · Computing
Razer Blade 18 (2026)
Averages 8.3 out of ten across 3 published outlet scores, which span 1 point. bitcritiq has not used this product, and this page carries no score of ours.
$3,999.99 · list price at razer.com, read Oct 12, 2026
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What each outlet scored it
| Outlet | Score | Out of ten |
|---|---|---|
| Tom's Hardware | 4 / 5 | 8 |
| TechRadar | 4.5 / 5 | 9 |
| GamesRadar+ | 4 / 5 | 8 |
Star ratings are doubled to reach a ten-point scale; outlets already scoring out of ten are unchanged. The average above is the mean of this column.
Who it suits
Best 18-inch desktop replacement
Tom's Hardware's best gaming laptop overall. TechRadar calls its performance blisteringly fast and praises the keyboard and dual-mode display; GamesRadar+ says it nearly ties the most powerful laptop it has tested.
Where it falls down. Tom's Hardware says it runs hot and costs $500 more than last year's model; TechRadar calls its top configurations ludicrously expensive.
Specifications
- Processor
- Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (Core Ultra 9 275HX option)
- Graphics
- GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 5080 or 5090
- Display
- 18in dual-mode UHD+ 240Hz / FHD+ 440Hz
- Memory
- 32GB, 64GB or 128GB
- Storage
- 1TB or 2TB SSD
Where this sits against the alternatives
This product is one of the picks on Razer Blade 16 Tops Gaming Laptop Reviews, by Half a Point, which compares it against the others that cleared the same three-outlet bar.
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