Razer · 2024
Razer Blade 16 (2024)
2024
A flagship i9 and RTX 4080 in a 240Hz OLED chassis.
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- Best for gaming creative work AI and data work programming
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display and speed, weakest on battery.
- Battery 4/10
- Display 9/10
- Build 8/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 10/10
- Value 5/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- OLED display, deep contrast
- Bright 400-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 240Hz screen, smoother motion
- Wide 100% P3 colour, creative-grade
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
- Heavy at 2.45 kg for daily carry
Linux
Excellent · Best on fedora. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
The i9-14900HX / RTX 4080 config needs the NVIDIA proprietary driver (akmod-nvidia on Fedora via RPM Fusion); nouveau will not drive the panel sanely. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, webcam and audio work on a recent kernel.
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s2idle suspend needs tuning: with the dGPU active the machine can wake or drain in standby until you force the integrated GPU for desktop work. No fingerprint reader. The per-key RGB keyboard works but OpenRazer is needed for lighting control.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB, upgradeable to 96 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 16" 3840x2400 @ 240Hz, 400 nitsbright enough for sunlight, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 2.45 kgheavy for daily carry |
| Battery | 95 Wh, around 4 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Razer Blade 16 (2024) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Fedora). The i9-14900HX / RTX 4080 config needs the NVIDIA proprietary driver (akmod-nvidia on Fedora via RPM Fusion); nouveau will not drive the panel sanely.
- What does the Razer Blade 16 (2024) cost?
- RRP is about 2999 USD (3499 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Razer Blade 16 (2024) good for gaming?
- For gaming we score it 5/10 on value and 10/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Razer Blade 16 (2024)?
- 2.45 kg (5.40 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 95 Wh pack, around 4 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 4/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the Razer Blade 16 (2024)?
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from € 3.499 $2,999 RRP
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