Razer - Blade 15.6" Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q - 2TB HDD + 256GB SSD - Black CNC Aluminum

So, I'm loving this Razer blade 15 base model. I bought it for content creation (video editing and photo) The only complaint is the battery life takes a hit, because of the smaller battery, the 2nd HDD taking up space. I knew this, and video and photo take up space, so I chose the 2nd HDD option rather than the Advanced model (which only has a single NVMe drive). This is one of the few content creation laptops that support 2 drives.... Still, I'm getting like 4-5hrs doing web and Netflix, which is kinda low. I probably need to tweak the battery settings and the Razer Synapse App. There are multiple settings to manage performance vs battery. (Windows, RAZER apps, and Nvidia settings) so that can be a little overwhelming. But it's nice to be able to change the settings and customize. I did manage about 2hrs on battery editing 4k video in Adobe Premiere. If the 4k files are on the NVMe drive during editing this thing is butter smooth. With the 4k files on the HDD the RAM usage goes up. But still handles video editing 4k files once they render on the timeline. Sidenote: Nvidia is working on Creator/Studio drivers rather than the Gaming drivers. They really want to optimize the GPU for creatives. Currently my Nvidia App/drivers get updates frequently, So, I'm glad Nvidia is still paying attention to the 1060 Max-Q graphics in this laptop.

I’m not a gamer- but I needed the power and the storage this setup provides. Perfect answer to my work challenges. Lightning fast, ridiculous storage and it’s not too hard on the eyes either.

I’ve been using this device for 3 days now And it’s Amazing! First I’ve used it for playing some games and it does over 60Fps in most games it is light for a gaming laptop weighing 4.5Lbs And it’s 0.78mm So it’s very thin like a lot of people say it is a fingerprint magnet by my first day using it.It already had many fingerprints so you have to clean it around every 3-5 days I’d say But overall it’s amazing I got the excellent Condition And it’s a bargain.

I bought the laptop in July 2019, in August I realized that the laptop was not closing correctly and in a vertical position the lid opened with any tilt. I received a replacement from razer. This past Thursday it happened again but the laptop was inside the protective case inside my backpack, when I took it out it was burning hot so much that I burned my hand, I couldn't hold it for more than 3 seconds. There is a design flaw with this product that after one or two months of use, the screen opens by itself when tilted or simply does not close as it should. I am requesting a refund from razer because I no longer trust this product as it could have caused a major accident if I had not taken the latop out from the backpack. I do not want to continue dealing with this product and its problems and they provide me with nothing more than a "repair" Don't buy it

So far I love this thing. Has no problem playing anything I've thrown at it so far. It does run very hot so I undervolted it, now it runs around 70°C under full load. My only complaints would be for the price this thing should really include a 144hz screen instead of the 60hz it has. Also, it's a fingerprint magnet, so I would recommend a skin for it. I have heard a lot of horror stories about dealing with Razers customer service and quality control, so keep that in mind. I did have a problem with the GPU on mine, so I exchanged it for a new one, with no issues from Best Buy. All in all I would say it's worth it if you want a powerful gaming laptop that isn't a tacky "Xtreme Gamer" looking laptop.

Since this is my first ever actually good computer i dont know how it compares to other high end laptops but i can say its realllllly fast, you press the power button and boom instantly on no load screens or anything. I can play basically the most recent games like devil may cry 5 and RAGE 2 on ultra settings across the board. I also gears of war 4 multiplayer on ultra settings and it runs smooth as butter. I would of given it 5 stars but i get an occasional game freeze which is fixs by ctrl+alt+del. I undervolted to see if it would help with the freezing and heat (gets realllly hot which concerns me). Now it doesnt go passed 84C and thts usually a quick peak it doesnt stay at that temp, usually between 70C-75C while gaming. One more reason i didnt give it 5 stars is that the screen could be brighter and a little more vibrant. Overall id say its a great performing laptop, the build quality is great, i love the finish on it, its not big and bulky and its got a nice regular non-gaming laptop look to it. The price is pretty steep considering base model but you are paying for the name and quality of build/parts. If you have the extra cash to spend id say buy it in a heartbeat! I ended up buying razers RGB lightstrips and hooked it up behind a "27 144hz dell monitor that i got on sale ;) it definetly makes you more immersed into the game. No questions asked but id definetly buy it again or even upgrade to the maxxed out 4K model!!

This laptop has exceeded my expectations for performance. Everything is smooth and sleek and it has a surprising amount of subtle features. It’s comparable to a MacBook Pro in feel but far far far more robust. My ONLY gripe of this machine is that it shows fingerprints somewhat easy. I was not expecting that and it takes a bit away from the overall aesthetic appeal of the laptop Like I said that’s my only gripe, thus far it has done everything I needed it to do and proven to be a very very good buy. I even bought my girlfriend the same model so she could enjoy it and not feel jealous that my laptop basically trivialized hers. But ya know... that’s love I guess... I would recommend looking into the accessories Razer makes such as the external GPU enclosure as i’ve Never seen anything like that before and now that it’s a technology I think it’s super cool. Though I haven’t purchased it yet. Still the possibilities... In closing I don’t regret it at all. I cringed a little when I swiped my card and then again when I swiped it for my girl but it’s been totally worth it!

After months of debating I finally pulled the trigger on the late 2018 Razer Blade 15 (256GB/2TB). Satisfied with the appearance, and performance. Overall I think I got my money's worth. Purchased for light gaming and for gaming.