Razer has officially announced the new Blade 18 gaming laptop, featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor. The flagship device is now available for purchase directly from Razer’s website, with a starting price of $3,999.99.
The base configuration includes an Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU and can be upgraded to an RTX 5090. Notably, the starting price of $3,999.99 represents a $500 increase compared to the 2025 model equipped with the same GPU.
This announcement follows a price adjustment for the 2025 Blade 18, which saw a price hike before its official release.
Key Features and Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (Arrow Lake Refresh)
- GPU Options: Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti (base), configurable up to RTX 5090
- Display: 18-inch dual-mode screen, claimed to be 20% brighter than last year’s model
- Price: $3,999.99 (starting), $500 more than the 2025 model with the same GPU
Market Context
The new Blade 18 appears to focus primarily on a processor upgrade from Intel Arrow Lake to Arrow Lake Refresh. Despite this, Razer retains the same GPU offerings as the previous year and continues to feature its unique dual-mode 18-inch display.
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