Gaming laptops often struggle to combine performance and finesse. Razer, however, meets this challenge brilliantly by presenting its new Blade 16 at CES 2025. This new iteration is not just a simple technical update: it marks a real revolution in the range with a new ultraportable design and the integration of an AMD processor.
A redesigned design for mobility
Razer did not do things by halves for this 2025 edition. The new Blade 16 is considerably refined with a thickness reduced by 32% compared to the previous model. Concretely, the chassis only measures 14.9 millimeters at the front and 17.4 millimeters at the rear, excluding skids. This technical feat places the Blade 16 in direct competition with the 16-inch MacBook Pro and its 15.5 millimeters thickness.
The American manufacturer nevertheless retains the assets that made the range successful. The anodized aluminum unibody chassis remains, as does the extended vapor chamber cooling system.
A revolution under the hood with AMD
The most radical change is on the inside. For the first time in its history, the Razer Blade 16 abandons Intel in favor of AMD. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor takes control, accompanied by LPDDR5x memory clocked at 8000 MHz. This choice is not trivial: preliminary tests on other gaming machines show that this chip offers greater autonomy than its Intel equivalent, while generating less heat.
On the graphics side, Razer integrates the brand new GeForce RTX Blackwell series which were announced by Nvidia here. The high-end configuration features a mobile RTX 5090 pushed up to 155W, coupled with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory. Considerable firepower which should make it possible to fully exploit the 16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz OLED screen. The more affordable versions should be satisfied with an IPS panel retaining the QHD+ definition.
A user experience finally at the level
One of the weak points of the previous Blade 16 was its keyboard. Razer corrects the situation with a complete overhaul. Key travel increases from 1mm to 1.5mm, representing a 50% increase in activation distance. The backlighting also becomes complete, finally including the numbers and punctuation previously left in shadow. A key dedicated to Copilot appears.
The audio system also evolves with the increase from four to six speakers. The battery, however, loses a few watt-hours, going from 95.2Wh to 90Wh. Razer compensates for this slight reduction with fast charging, reaching 80% in around 45 minutes. A necessary compromise to achieve this new record finesse.
The Razer Blade 16 2025 will be available in the first quarter of 2025. If the prices have not yet been communicated, we can expect a premium positioning faithful to the brand’s DNA.
- The Razer Blade 16 2025 adopts a new chassis 32% thinner than its predecessor
- For the first time, Razer chooses an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor instead of Intel
- User experience improves with new longer-throw keyboard and full backlighting
