GROUP TEST WINDOWS 11 LAPTOPS
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Want a new laptop to get the most out of the new Windows? We’ve picked out six of the best for work, play and everything in between…
Razer Blade 15 Advanced
What’s the story?
Razer has been on top of its gaming game for years now – first with its mice and keyboards, and now with the Blade 15 Advanced. This machine will motor through every top title, comes with a range of high-quality displays, and looks mean as hell in black aluminium.
Is it any good?
Keen gamer? You’re not going to go wrong here. This Blade is available with a choice of three excellent Nvidia graphics cores: the GeForce RTX 3060, 3070 or 3080. They’re all great for mainstream games and e-sports titles, while the 3080 serves up sensational speed for ray-traced games and future blockbusters.
This laptop has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth alongside USB and Thunderbolt ports, with displays running at between 60Hz and 360Hz and resolutions between Full HD and 4K.
While it’s true that any Blade will always be a great gaming option, it’s worth doing some research before you buy. The non-Advanced versions of this machine are cheaper, but here you’re getting better RGB lighting, faster screens, more ports and slimmer frames.
Downsides? No gaming laptop has brilliant battery life when it’s playing, and you’ll find lighter machines elsewhere. And while this Razer is a well-made piece of kit, you can find similar performance for less if you’re willing to forgo the luxuries.
But if you do want a sleek, good-looking and super-fast gaming laptop with loads of features and impressive build quality, your search might well end with the Blade 15 Advanced.
from £2150 / stuff.tv/15A
Key specs
● 15.6in 1920x1080-3840x2160 IPS/OLED
● Intel Core i7/i9, 16/32GB
● Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060/3070/3080
● 512GB/1TB SSD
● 9hr battery ● 355x235x 16-20mm, 1.99-2.09kg
STUFF SAYS A gaming giant with lashings of power and top-notch design ★★★★✩