But this time, instead of the 15W variant, we get the full 25W on the CPU – so the performance in demanding loads should be much better than before. That’s something we’ll only be able to judge once we spend more time with the product, so look forward to Derek’s review shortly. I’ve had this review unit for about a month now and I’m happy to say that this is the Ultrabook that I’ve always been looking for. So enough about the internal temps – how about the external ones? I used my Hyperdrive USB hub and it worked flawlessly in either USB-C port. TL;DR - Skip first 3 paragraphs :wink_: [IMG] Today I decided to open up my Blade (being that the warranty has expired since I purchased in... Thread by: PEARLfirstCitrine663, Nov 21, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: Systems. It didn’t help the GPU temps, but the average GPU and CPU frequencies were higher. August 15, 2020 at 1:36 am. Here's what happens, I first noticed it when playing battlefield 5 I was getting lag … The Stealth is also the nicer crafted and more premium product of the two, as well as offers marginally nicer inputs, especially thanks to that larger clickpad, as both are otherwise good typers. Razer Blade Stealth 13" (Late 2019) - Mercury White Model Intel Dynamic Platform Thermal Framework Driver Guide Details Download: Description: Driver Installation Inst. But other than that, this is the ideal screen for a laptop of this size. The speakers still lack bass though, as the bass seemed to disappear around 120Hz. My RBS arrived today, so didnt had time to test it with external monitors yet, but nonetheless I can bypass the Core X, for now :), November 26, 2020 at 3:13 am. For storage, my model comes with a 512GB Samsung PM981, which is pretty standard nowadays. The MSI GS66 Stealth played at 56 fps, only a few frames behind its two competitors. I ran Hwinfo for a few runs of Witcher 3, and noted CPU temps to be 78C on average. June 10, 2020 at 10:29 am. Still, chances are, if you’re reading this article, you’re probably wanting a dedicated GPU. Graphics are handled by the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q graphics card with 4GB of GDDR6 VRAM. I would think it has similar performance, correct? Previously, the Stealth was only available with 60 Hz panels, and that’s changing now, this being the only option with a faster display in the 13-inch class. Edit 9/16/20 – So after a month reviewing the new Razer Blade 15 and then back to my 2019 one, I’m pretty content with either. this max-q rules. For sure, you can do it over the Core X (with an eGPU) but i was wondering whether there is an easier way to connect the RBS to an external monitor. My fix to this is simple – buy a 90 degree USB-C adapter on Amazon. All that is ok though, as I could barely tell the difference in size and it’s still a ligh… This Razer Blade Stealth has an 53 Wh battery, the same battery as before. I guess I got my wish, because that’s exactly what we have here. June 1, 2020 at 10:35 am, June 10, 2020 at 1:38 am. The IO is still somewhat limited, though, with only USB-A and C, so you’ll still need to use adapters to connect to an external monitor or an SD-card in your camera. World’s First 360 Hz FHD and 240 Hz QHD 15.6” Displays Just when you thought a gaming laptop couldn’t be any more beastly—introducing the new Razer Blade 15, now available with NVIDIA ® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series GPUs for the most powerful gaming laptop graphics ever. In the CPU-centric Cinebench test, thermal throttling likely played a role in the Razer Blade Stealth's middling result. The glass clickpad is still the same, and one of the better in the Windows space. For office, excel, VBA, compiling codes, etc (where the CPU is the most relevant thing), is the performance of this laptop materally differnt from other 13 inches laptops like the lenovo x1 carbon or the dell xps 13 with similar specs? with Gamer mode Activated. Amazing, I am looking exactly for the same combo (50W total TDP): a 15W Ryzen CPU + 35W Nvidia 1650ti max-q in a small form factor. Fact is, this is the only 13” laptop with a 120Hz screen so far, so there aren’t all that many better alternatives. These results were less of a bump from the readings last year, although some were significant. It’s glass, so tracking is smooth and accurate. It’s really not that bad though, as I was able to play all my games and barely noticed it. This is what I expected to see in the model last year, as all the CPU related specs saw a very significant bump. I’d rather game this way and maybe even undervolt on top of it for minimal temps and fan use. Hey, so Razer got back to me and said that the USB-C is attached to the GTX card. Now it’s not going to be the world’s most powerful gaming laptop because of its size it surely has some limitations. May 31, 2020 at 6:39 pm. The keys are adequately spaced apart and have decent travel, considering how thin the laptop is. In addition to being a tech enthusiast, Derek has a career as a biomedical engineer. Instead, the up and down arrow are now a shared key, which I can definitely live with. The colors and contrast are also very good. But there’s one glaring mistake I believe Razer is making to keep the Stealth as thin and light as possible, which makes it hard for me to recommend to anyone. Especially since the 4k model is only 60Hz. But beyond that, Razer's laptops' thermal performance is known to not be so good unfortunately... Daily drivers: - HP Elite x2 1012 G2: Intel Core i7-7600U, Intel HD Graphics 620 + Aorus Gaming Box GTX 1080 eGPU, 16GB LPDDR3-1867, 256GB Toshiba NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD + 128GB Toshiba Exceria UHS-1 U3 MicroSD, 12.3" 2736x1824 + HP Pavilion 22cwa Monitor 21.5" 1080p IPS, … This keyboard layout, for example, is much better than the previous versions. The build quality is top notch. For gaming, on average I measured around 40dB, but occasionally for really heavy sessions it peaked at 44dB. Opening the lid is a one-finger operation and the hinge is both sturdy and easy to manipulate. June 10, 2020 at 1:40 am. Hi Rick, what did you end up buying? I no longer have the G14 around, but yes, looks like the fans profile has been updated and silenced for low-level use. Especially since I’ve had this review unit longer than I normally do and have been using it exclusively the whole time – replacing my laptop, desktop and tablet usage. I don’t have Wifi6, but my Internet connection was maxed out at 480 Mbps, pretty much everywhere in my house. This is probably the best performing laptop at this size and weight class that you could possibly ask for, but you have to be willing to pay extra for it. Running dxdiag display device is the iGPU and render device the dGPU. These are really good news. My only criticism of the design is that due to the thinness and the nature of aluminum, it’s prone to being a little uneven at the feet. Or if you want portability, but don’t care about graphics power, there are plenty of similar-sized ultrabooks out there that are far cheaper. It’s probably the same panel as last year’s model. The keyboard layout, for example, was just plain annoying with the oddly placed up arrow and ridiculously small right shift key. In short, it’s a very well designed and excellently built machine. In fact, if you compare the dimensions and weight of this model with the Macbook Air, you’d see they are very similar. I almost always use a lapdesk now, so I didn’t experiment with burning my legs on this one. Most of the increases can be accounted for with the GPU upgrade, but if you’re looking at this with a fresh set of eyes, you’re probably impressed with the framerates shown here. I wanted to see if it suits all my wants and needs. USB-C to displayport is an unreliable dongle from my experience. It basically cuts the PL1 power limit in half, but it dropped my average CPU temps to 71C and my spikes down to 89C. Your email address will not be published. Its 512GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD allows for … The Razer Blade Stealth is the best 13 inch gaming ultrabook currently available, I’ll show you why in this review. The 2020 Blade Stealth 13 is still based on an Intel IceLake Core i7-1065G7 processor, the same used in the 2019 generation. Lower-tier GTX 1650Ti 50W and 1660Ti 65W Max-Q configurations are also available, with prices starting from $1099. The top edge does not click, though, which is probably intentional, to prevent accidental clicks while typing. Removing the Dust and Lint by Cleaning venting in Razer Blade Stealth 13. It’s also available directly through Razer’s website. Finally, I would think that the 15 inches laptops like the razer 15 or asus 15 (gaming laptops), etc … would be materially faster given that they have 45w CPUs (related to the tasks above, not games or video editing)? Chromebooks are snappy, easy to use, and inexpensive computers designed for everyday use and Internet-based activities such as browsing, email, text-editing, Youtube, Netflix, light gaming, and the likes. I agree. Perhaps I'm dreaming of an unlikely combo, an AMD low power consumption CPU with a moderate nvidia GPU. This is the same as all previous designs and is frankly a fingerprint/smudge magnet, but it’s easy to clean and keep looking nice. Also, the HDMI you got via your Hyperdrive does it connect to the dGPU or to the iGPU (if you recall)? I know 120W adapters are much smaller than 180W for example. Razer Blade Stealth 13" (Late 2019) - Mercury White Model Intel Chipset Driver Guide Details Download: Description: Driver Installation Inst. I retook my measurements since the GPU and screen changed. Here’s how to re-enable it, Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503) and G14 (GA401) 2021- Ryzen 9 5900HS, RTX 3070/3080 and QHD screens, ASUS ROG Flow X13 2-in-1 gaming ultrabook and XG Mobile eGPU – first impressions, 2021 HP Envy 14 – mid-tier ultrabook with 16:10 screen and GTX 1650Ti graphics, Best Chromebooks of 2021 – comparisons, reviews and buying guide. It’s much bigger than the older Razer Blade Stealth chargers from a few years ago, but most of those were less than half the wattage. Intel(R) Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Setup Is Complete The set_Jp successfully installed the followng components: • Intel(R) Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework Installer Click Finish to complete the setl» intel Intel(E) Installation Framework . A little warmer with heavy internet use, but it wasn’t out of the ordinary for a thin and light laptop. This dust prevents air to flow around the fan blades which causes the fan to work harder when your Razer Blade Stealth 13 is getting hot. Still, considering that’s my only complaint, I think Razer did very well here. I’d prefer a separate power button somewhere else. The trackpad is the exact same as the previous few models of the Razer Blade Stealth. But a few months ago when Razer reached out with this 2020 Stealth 13, they told me that they’ve been listening. This screen certainly fixes that and most games and tasks are perfectly fine.