Standing screen display size | 15.6 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Max Screen Resolution | 1920x1080 Pixels |
Processor | 2.2 GHz core_i7 |
RAM | 16 GB DDR4 |
Memory Speed | 2667 MHz |
Hard Drive | 1000 GB Hybrid Drive |
Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q |
Chipset Brand | NVIDIA |
Card Description | Dedicated |
Graphics Card Ram Size | 6 GB |
Wireless Type | 802.11abg |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 3 |
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Razer Blade 15: World's Smallest 15.6" Gaming Laptop - 60Hz Full HD Thin Bezel - 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750H 6 Core - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q - 16GB RAM - 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD - Windows 10
Brand | Razer |
Model Name | Razer Blade |
Screen Size | 15.6 Inches |
Color | Black |
Hard Disk Size | 1000 GB |
CPU Model | Core i7 |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 16 GB |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Special Feature | Thin Bezel |
Graphics Card Description | Dedicated |
About this item
- DISPLAY: 15.6” Full HD edge-to-edge display (4.9mm bezels), factory color calibrated
- GRAPHICS: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q Design VR Ready graphics
- PROCESSOR: 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750H 6 core processor
- DUAL STORAGE: 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD - For speed and capacity
- BUILD QUALITY: Thin and compact, durable CNC aluminum unibody (0.78” x 9.25” x 13.98”)
- MEMORY: 16GB Dual-Channel DDR-4-2667MHz, expandable to 32GB
- ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Gigabit Ethernet, 3x USB 3.1, Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), HDMI, Mini Display Port
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Technical Details
Brand | Razer |
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Series | Razer Blade |
Item model number | RZ09-02705E76-R3U1 |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Item Weight | 4.48 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 9.25 x 13.98 x 0.78 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.25 x 13.98 x 0.78 inches |
Color | Black |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 6 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 128 |
Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
Voltage | 7.4 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
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ASIN | B07HPQPNV1 |
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Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #62,172 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #12,204 in Traditional Laptop Computers |
Date First Available | October 10, 2018 |
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Take your games to a whole new level with this compact and powerful Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop. The 15.6" Full HD display is flanked by 4.9mm thin bezels for maximum immersion, and is powered by the 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750H 6 core processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q design graphics. Combine that power with the fast SSD and spacious hard drive capacity of the dual storage configuration, and rush through any task or game. All of this in a light and durable CNC aluminum unibody chassis that is just 0.78-inch thin.
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Ultra Fast. Ultra Small. Ultra Powerful.
The Razer Blade is one of the smallest 15.6” gaming laptops, striking the perfect balance of power and portability. We’ve redesigned the laptop to offer more storage and connectivity in the precision crafted CNC aluminum chassis. The near-bezeless 15.6” Full HD display stretches edge-to-edge and is factory calibrated for accuracy, while the 8th gen Intel Core i7 6-Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q design graphics deliver amazing performance and frame rates.
Immersive Visuals & Precision Crafted
The 15.6” Full HD display is factory calibrated for accuracy and flanked by class-leading 4.9mm thin bezels, pushing the visual experience to the edge. Milled out of a solid block of aluminum, the Razer Blade 15 delivers a thin and sturdy chassis, with the most compact footprint in its class.
Built For Performance
Powered by the 8th gen Intel Core i7-8750H 6-Core processor, the Razer Blade is ready for mega-tasking workloads like simultaneously playing, streaming, and recording gameplay. Enjoy the speed of a 128GB SSD and the capacity of a 1TB HDD, for large storage and responsive performance.
Packed With Power
Play the latest games at amazing frame rates driven by the VR Ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics with Max-Q design and 6GB of video memory. Use the latest creative apps to edit, render, and transcode videos quickly.
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Precise Glass Touchpad
Large glass touchpad with Microsoft Precision Touchpad offering smooth and precise control.
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Full Key Single-Zone RGB
Single-zone backlit keyboard powered by Razer Chroma with 16.8 million colors available.
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Advanced Control System
Take full control with the new Razer Synapse 3, from customizing lighting to improving performance.
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Zero Bloatware
The Razer Blade is free of trial and junk software, so you get only what you need out of the box.
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Processor
| 8th gen Intel Core i7 6 Core | 8th gen Intel Core i7 6 Core | 8th gen Intel Core i7 6 Core | 8th gen Intel Core i7 6 Core | 8th gen Intel Core i7 6 Core | 8th gen Intel Core i7 6 Core | 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8550U |
Display
| 15.6” 60Hz Full HD, 100% sRGB | 15.6” 60Hz Full HD, 100% sRGB | 15.6” 144Hz Full HD, 100% sRGB | 15.6” 144Hz Full HD, 100% sRGB | 15.6” 144Hz Full HD, 100% sRGB | 15.6” 60Hz 4K Touch, 100% aRGB | 13.3" QHD+ Touch |
Graphics
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) | Intel UHD 620 |
Storage
| 128GB SSD (SATA) + 1TB HDD | 256GB SSD (PCIe) + 2TB HDD | 512GB SSD (PCIe) | 256GB SSD (PCIe) | 512GB SSD (PCIe) | 512GB SSD (PCIe) | Up to 512GB |
Memory
| 16GB Dual-Channel (2667MHz) | 16GB Dual-Channel (2667MHz) | 16GB Dual-Channel (2667MHz) | 16GB Dual-Channel (2667MHz) | 16GB Dual-Channel (2667MHz) | 16GB Dual-Channel (2667MHz) | 16GB Dual-Channel - 2133MHz |
Battery
| Up to 6 hours (65Wh) | Up to 6 hours (65Wh) | Up to 6 hours (80Wh) | Up to 6 hours (80Wh) | Up to 6 hours (80Wh) | Up to 6 hours (80Wh) | 53.6Wh |
Size (approx.)
| 0.78” x 9.25” x 13.98” | 0.78” x 9.25” x 13.98” | 0.66” x 9.25” x 13.98” | 0.68” x 9.25” x 13.98” | 0.68” x 9.25” x 13.98” | 0.68” x 9.25” x 13.98” | 0.54" x 12.6" x 8.1" |
Weight (approx.)
| 4.48 lbs / 2.03 kg | 4.48 lbs / 2.03 kg | 4.56 lbs / 2.07 kg | 4.63 lbs / 2.10 kg | 4.63 lbs / 2.10 kg | 4.73 lbs / 2.15 kg | 2.98 lbs / 1.35 kg |
Thermal System
| Heat Pipe, Dual Fans | Heat Pipe, Dual Fans | Vapor Chamber, Dual Fans | Vapor Chamber, Dual Fans | Vapor Chamber, Dual Fans | Vapor Chamber, Dual Fans | Heat Pipes |
External Graphics Support
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Customers like the quality, graphics, and weight of the notebook computer. They mention that it's a wonderful laptop with incredible build quality and excellent graphics. They also like the weight and speed. However, some customers have reported issues with the heat, saying that it runs hot and has no vapor chamber cooling. Customers also disagree on performance, battery life, and sound quality.
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Customers like the quality of the laptop. They say the build quality is incredible, and the laptop is far superior to HP. The laptop is dependable and fast.
"...However, it's pretty svelte, so fitting it into a backpack isn't an issue.Opening up the machine, things seem intelligently laid out...." Read more
"...very discrete (even with the green Razer logo on its lid) and very well constructed...." Read more
"...Dont get me wrong rhe build quality is nice with also thin bezels. But after having the laptop and going through what i went through not worth it...." Read more
"...review on Amazon, but at the same time I never came across such poor quality and such callous attitude. I owe it to others to warn them about it." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the graphics of the laptop. They mention that it's good-looking, has excellent graphics, and is easy to take around. The thin bezels are always a nice look, and the screen is really nice quality. The storage, build quality, look/feel, and size are also appreciated. The laptop has a sleek keyboard and great RGB lighting.
"...alien spaceship like some gaming laptops around, and this model is very beautiful and very discrete (even with the green Razer logo on its lid) and..." Read more
"...LOVE the keyboard! The click is there & perfect for me! The screen is the best I have seen! This 15 Base 256/2tb is not thick!..." Read more
"...The build material is great and feels very sturdy. The thin bezels are always a nice look. The speakers on it sound great!..." Read more
"...Im like 50/50 on the matter finish. It really make the blade look sleek and clean but then its matte so it will get a lot of fingerprints which..." Read more
Customers like the weight of the laptop. They mention that it is a very thin laptop, and isn't very heavy. Some say that the laptop is super light and powerful. Overall, customers are satisfied with the weight and portability of the product.
"...It is 2mm thicker than the Advanced model but it is still very thin IMO, also basically same weight, and I like it a lot about this...." Read more
"...This 15 Base 256/2tb is not thick! It is still a very thin laptop! My biggest concern was updating the drives...." Read more
"Very nice laptop!! thinnest in the market it is!Very thin bezels. Nice keyboard. Loud speakers. Best track pad (next to macbook)...." Read more
"...Screen gets relatively bright.- Really thin compared to gaming standards- Temperatures are excellent...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the laptop. They say it's a powerful machine that opens applications quickly, and starts up quickly.
"...This is a fast machine. Applications open quickly, photo editing is a breeze, and software compiles take far less time than they used to on my..." Read more
"This laptop is sleek and starts up really quickly. Cool logo...." Read more
"...none backlight bleeding, so blacks is very uniform, but the time response is kind of low...." Read more
"...It’s crazy fast and dependable. The only ripe is the battery (could last longer but it’s a gaming laptop that is meant to be fast) and the price...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the laptop. Some mention that it performs extremely well with the games they own, while others say that the track pad never functioned well, the laptop is not working fine as streaming, and the camera and microphone has stopped working.
"...I/O:For a modern laptop, I/O is amazing. In fact, it's what made me go for this over the Dell XPS 15...." Read more
"...I must say the touchpad is one of the best I've used, it's very responsive...." Read more
"...i close the screen, it will in sleep mode but if i open it, screen wont turn on, keyboard is on and laptop, but not the screen, i had to turn it off..." Read more
"...1TB EVO 860 M.2 & 2TB EVO 850. The performance is outstanding & I really do love the screen...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the notebook computer. Some mention that it has pretty good battery life, while others say that it is terrible and the battery bloat keeps happening.
"...for almost 3 years now, but now that I'm a lot more mobile, the short battery life is becoming a problem...." Read more
"...The battery for non-gaming is phenomenal...." Read more
"...the only thing I probably dont like is its battery life. Im getting around 3-5 hours (youtube, netflix, facebook and some dota2)..." Read more
"...4. Battery does not last more than 6 hours, i did not play any game, i was writing emails, facebook, youtube etc.5...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the notebook computer. Some mention that the fans are loud and have a very clear sound, while others say that they make weird sounds. The fan starts taking off and screaming and rattling, and the laptop starts making a click sound when they rest their wrist on it while typing.
"...One minor negative thing about this laptop is the coil whine, I can only hear it in a silent room but it always makes a sound when I'm using a..." Read more
"...The thin bezels are always a nice look. The speakers on it sound great! And the touchpad is big and feel good using it...." Read more
"...issues like when i open the laptop screen, sometimes it makes sounds like it was stuck, another issue when i close the screen, it will in sleep mode..." Read more
"...after using it I would hear the fan start taking off and screaming and rattling...." Read more
Customers are not happy with the heat of the laptop. They mention that the heat management is not performing well enough to protect the battery, and it heats up pretty fast. The base model has no vapor chamber cooling, so the fans go crazy. They get a warranty repair for a failure in the cooling system, and the fan gives up after 1.5 years.
"...This is the base model, so there's no vapor chamber cooling. That's replaced by a standard heat pipe and fan assembly that covers the GPU and CPU...." Read more
"..." (not Highest) video configurations at 1080p, but it will get very hot surfaces, even with the ambient temperature being bellow 20 °C, so not so..." Read more
"...so after 2 days of having the laptop, i noticed the laptop would overheat for normal use like being on the internet and using Netflix...." Read more
"...Then a couple of months after using it I would hear the fan start taking off and screaming and rattling...." Read more
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Note: I am not a gamer, and will not review this machine as one. This laptop serves as more heavy-duty machine than the 13-inch Ultrabook I normally travel with, suited more to work I would normally do on a desktop.
Build:
Superficially, the build quality is impressive. The chassis is made entirely out of aluminum (even the back plate), and the hinge has a nice, solid feel - the screen does not wobble. This is a heavy laptop, coming in at over 4 pounds - not an ultraportable to say the least. However, it's pretty svelte, so fitting it into a backpack isn't an issue.
Opening up the machine, things seem intelligently laid out. This is the base model, so there's no vapor chamber cooling. That's replaced by a standard heat pipe and fan assembly that covers the GPU and CPU. Both the PCH and the controller of the SSD are covered in a thick thermal pad that makes contact with the bottom of the machine. I don't have the data to say if this helps either component, but the PCH appears to maintain good temps under normal use (around 45C).
The machine comes with two storage drives: one PCIe 256GB NVMe SSD (made by Samsung, I believe), and one 2TB 5400 RPM SATA hard drive. I replaced this drive with a 512GB SSD before I even booted the machine for the first time, so I can't speak as to the performance of that drive. But since it's a 5400 RPM spinning disk, it would be quite poor.
Thermals:
My thermal testing was limited, just enough to assuage my fears that the hardware Razer packed into the svelte chassis might end up cooking itself. A run of Prime95 with the power settings set to default yielded maximum temperatures in the 60C range. The fans didn't sound like they were working too hard, either. A quick look at Task Manager showed the clock speed capping out at around 2.7 GHz, nowhere near the theoretical maximum of 4.1 GHz. I suspect that under different power settings, the CPU would turbo higher, the fans would run louder, and the machine would run hotter.
Throughout all of this, nowhere on the machine felt uncomfortably hot to the touch. In all, I was happy with the thermal situation, given the hardware under the hood and Razer's cooling solution.
Battery Life:
I'm able to get about five hours out of it doing web browsing and listening to Spotify. Anything more intensive (photoshop, code compilation, etc) and that number goes down to about two hours.
Overall performance:
This is a fast machine. Applications open quickly, photo editing is a breeze, and software compiles take far less time than they used to on my older machines. I don't have benchmark numbers, but overall, I was impressed.
I/O:
For a modern laptop, I/O is amazing. In fact, it's what made me go for this over the Dell XPS 15. You get Thunderbolt 3 (no charging support, but it couldn't come close to supplying enough power anyway), mini DisplayPort, HDMI, and more. If you don't like dongles, this machine is for you.
Keyboard and trackpad:
The keyboard is nice to type on, but isn't laid out particularly well. The fn key is where the ctrl key should be, and the arrow keys are oddly cramped in the lower right hand corner. This is something they need to improve in the next version of this machine.
The trackpad is fantastic. It's large, accurate, and has a nice solid click. Say what you will about Apple, but their trackpads are almost perfect, in my opinion. This is the first PC I've used that comes close to Apple's.
Linux support:
This machine has pretty decent Linux support. I installed Ubuntu 18.04 LTS alongside windows, and everything worked pretty much out of the box. You will want to install the proprietary NVIDIA drivers, but even then, you will not be able to use the HDMI port for some reason. To make the keyboard light up the way it would under Windows, you'll need to install openrazer and polychromatic.
Conclusion:
This is a well-built machine with plenty of power. You can find plenty of machines with specs like this for less money, but they probably won't be as well built or as feature-rich. Based on a couple of weeks' worth of use, I strongly recommend this machine. If you want and expect something heavier, more expensive, and also more powerful than an Ultrabook, you won't be disappointed.
Also, what made me chose this Razer over other brands is that I wanted a discrete notebook with a simple design and that don't looks like an alien spaceship like some gaming laptops around, and this model is very beautiful and very discrete (even with the green Razer logo on its lid) and very well constructed. Basically very similar to a macbook with video card, but worse screen, so be warned.
It is 2mm thicker than the Advanced model but it is still very thin IMO, also basically same weight, and I like it a lot about this.
I played some demanding games with it and it is capable of sustaining 60 fps with "High quality" (not Highest) video configurations at 1080p, but it will get very hot surfaces, even with the ambient temperature being bellow 20 °C, so not so comfortable to play with it in your lap.
Now, regarding the screen, I have some complains. It's good, I don't mind about it being only 60Hz, and at least in this model it has little to almost none backlight bleeding, so blacks is very uniform, but the time response is kind of low. Its is noticeable in any game or 60 fps video as you will see some ghosting behind things in movement and this sucks. But as I have a gaming desktop I'll use this notebook only for casual games while traveling and etc, so I hope this will not bother me so much. If you are planning to play only in this notebook and with its screen, be warned.
When I turned it on for the first time I got an issue with the screen (video in this review). It was flashing randomly every some minutes some horizontal bars across the entire width of the screen at any brightness level, with power cord connected or in battery. Also the screen was doing this every time I turned on or off the bluetooth or connecting anything into the USB ports. The issue kept happening even after all updates with Windows Update and reinstalling/upgrading NVidia's video driver. i noticed that this behavior wasn't present while booting Windows in safe mode, so I thought it was some driver problem. When I uninstalled the Intel Video Driver the problem was solved, and it didn't returned after I reinstalled the video driver using the "Intel Driver & Support Assistance". So be warned about this issue and how to fix it.
The backlit keyboard doesn't light the entire keyboard down all the way to its bottom (pictures in this review). Other thing that I didn't like about it is that for the price we pay it doesn't have a fingerprint reader or a card reader, and the webcam also doesn't have the Windows Hello. But things aren't perfect... Also this should have the option to put a bigger battery instead of a 2nd storage option.
I'll update this review in case of anything new comes to surface.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2019
Also, what made me chose this Razer over other brands is that I wanted a discrete notebook with a simple design and that don't looks like an alien spaceship like some gaming laptops around, and this model is very beautiful and very discrete (even with the green Razer logo on its lid) and very well constructed. Basically very similar to a macbook with video card, but worse screen, so be warned.
It is 2mm thicker than the Advanced model but it is still very thin IMO, also basically same weight, and I like it a lot about this.
I played some demanding games with it and it is capable of sustaining 60 fps with "High quality" (not Highest) video configurations at 1080p, but it will get very hot surfaces, even with the ambient temperature being bellow 20 °C, so not so comfortable to play with it in your lap.
Now, regarding the screen, I have some complains. It's good, I don't mind about it being only 60Hz, and at least in this model it has little to almost none backlight bleeding, so blacks is very uniform, but the time response is kind of low. Its is noticeable in any game or 60 fps video as you will see some ghosting behind things in movement and this sucks. But as I have a gaming desktop I'll use this notebook only for casual games while traveling and etc, so I hope this will not bother me so much. If you are planning to play only in this notebook and with its screen, be warned.
When I turned it on for the first time I got an issue with the screen (video in this review). It was flashing randomly every some minutes some horizontal bars across the entire width of the screen at any brightness level, with power cord connected or in battery. Also the screen was doing this every time I turned on or off the bluetooth or connecting anything into the USB ports. The issue kept happening even after all updates with Windows Update and reinstalling/upgrading NVidia's video driver. i noticed that this behavior wasn't present while booting Windows in safe mode, so I thought it was some driver problem. When I uninstalled the Intel Video Driver the problem was solved, and it didn't returned after I reinstalled the video driver using the "Intel Driver & Support Assistance". So be warned about this issue and how to fix it.
The backlit keyboard doesn't light the entire keyboard down all the way to its bottom (pictures in this review). Other thing that I didn't like about it is that for the price we pay it doesn't have a fingerprint reader or a card reader, and the webcam also doesn't have the Windows Hello. But things aren't perfect... Also this should have the option to put a bigger battery instead of a 2nd storage option.
I'll update this review in case of anything new comes to surface.
4/26/2019 so after 2 days of having the laptop, i noticed the laptop would overheat for normal use like being on the internet and using Netflix. I dont knownid this is also part of the cause that my computer kept turning itself off. The screen would go black then moment later so would the keyboard. I decided to return it the day of writing this review. Dont get me wrong rhe build quality is nice with also thin bezels. But after having the laptop and going through what i went through not worth it. At least i was able to contact amazon supprt and they were super supportive with the missing SSD and also for the return process, so big shout out to them.
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Es potente, te maneja juegos muy demandantes en calidad alta sin bajar de los 53 fps. Y aunque si, con una gtx1070 podrías correrlos en más de 60 FPS, es innecesario, el precio sube demasiado, las características de esta laptop te dan lo mejor por el mejor precio. Se calienta bastante (la parte más pegada a la pantalla puede llegar a quemar si dejas la mano) pero no el teclado por lo que no es un verdadero problema, los ventiladores hacen un trabajo increíble, dejando en pausa el juego para ir al baño y regresando ya está tibia la computadora. La calidad de ensamblaje es sublime, la pantalla se siente enorme. El teclado toma un tiempo acostumbrarse. Sin duda la recomiendo.
Gaming has been great on this laptop. I have only played final fantasy 14 online, fallout new Vegas and world of warcraft on it so far but it has played all three of these games flawlessly with WoWs settings on high/ultra and final fantasy online at high/max. New Vegas is also a given, running flawlessly at max. Heat has not been an issue so far with these 3 titles. Though I'd imagine it would start to heat up in more graphically intensive games such as overwatch or the witcher.
Battery life is as expected. On just normal web surfing I'm getting about 6 hours at a full charge and gaming at about 2 hours. Like every other laptop I recommend plugging this in for extended gaming sessions.
I am very pleased with this purchase. Thank you Razer and Amazon for a great machine and great shipping times!
Edit 07/03/2019 : I went to take the bottom panel off the laptop to replace the HDD with an SSD but some of the screws were stripped already, at the moment I am unable to access the system to replace the HDD. I'll have to find out how to get these screws out.
The cons I’ve found after having this laptop for about 3 weeks is it gets very hot when gaming. Since the fans are underneath the machine, there isn’t that much ventilation. I’ve found that propping it up on a book can help combat this however. Also, for $2000, there isn’t a lot of space. Obviously you can buy external SSD’s but it should come with a bit more space in my opinion. But I suppose you’re paying for everything else.
Lastly, if you’re like me and looking for a portable laptop that you can game on and has good battery, this was a major decision maker for me. I spent a long time looking for a powerful machine that can last a long time since most gaming laptops have bad battery. It does really well as far as I can tell. Putting it on the battery performance mode for maximum battery saving will last me through a 3 hour lecture which is exactly what I was looking for.
Overall, I’m really pleased with this laptop. It’s small, powerful and portable. Fits in laptop compartments in backpacks just like a MAC would.
Recommend this laptop for all students like me!
Lo único malo, fue que tardó mucho tiempo en la aduana, llegando 2 semanas después de lo predicho por Amazon.