100
Luke Larsen
Digital Trends
“The Razer Blade 14 steals the crown as the best gaming laptop you can buy right now.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Premium build
- Thin and lightweight design
- Powerful processor
- High refresh rate display
- Compact size
- CNC aluminum body
Points of Contention
- Limited port selection
- Expensive
- Fingerprint smudges
- Keyboard is a bit cramped
- Soldered RAM can’t be upgraded
- High price
Professional Reviews
12 reviews from 11 critics90
Christian Guyton
TechRadar
The Razer Blade 14 delivers excellent gaming performance and a vibrant display in a durable, portable chassis. Its high price and cramped keyboard are notable drawbacks, but the overall package remains highly recommended for gamers prioritizing portability.
90
Charles Jefferies
PCMag
“Razer’s high‑style Blade 14 gaming ultraportable screams through today’s titles, thanks to an AI‑enhanced AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and high‑wattage Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics.”
90
Chris Hoffman
PCWorld
“The Razer Blade 14 delivers high gaming performance in a cool, quiet, compact package with premium build quality.”
90 Dominic Bayley 2 reviews · avg PCWorld “The Razer Blade 14 is an excellent choice for those who want high framerates and stunning visuals in a gaming laptop they can take anywhere.”
Dominic Bayley 2 reviews · avg
PCWorld
“The Razer Blade 14 is an excellent choice for those who want high framerates and stunning visuals in a gaming laptop they can take anywhere.”
All 2 Dominic Bayley reviews, aggregated above
90
Razer Blade 14
“The Razer Blade 14 is an excellent choice for those who want high framerates and stunning visuals in a gaming laptop they can take anywhere.”
80
Razer Blade 14 (2021
“Clearly at this price the Blade 14 is not for everyone, but it’s further proof that ‘thin, light gaming laptop’ is no longer an oxymoron.”
80
Luke Larsen
Wired
“Still the Best Gaming Laptop for Its Size”
80
Jackie Thomas
TechRadar
“The Razer Blade 14 will be the go‑to gaming laptop for anyone who wants a luxury gaming laptop.”
80
Monica Chin
The Verge
The Razer Blade 14 delivers unmatched performance for a 14-inch gaming laptop with its AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and RTX 3070, matching or exceeding larger models in gaming benchmarks. Its slim, lightweight design and high-refresh QHD display make it an excellent choice for portability-focused users, though the $2,200 price and non-upgradable RAM are notable drawbacks.
80
Eric Ravenscraft
Wired
“Yet despite the heat, the noise, and a price you'd have to pole vault over, the Blade 14 is one of the nicest laptops I’ve ever used.”
80
Brandon Hill
Tom's Hardware
“The Razer Blade 14 can hang with the best Raptor Lake gaming laptops on the market, but its compact dimensions contribute to its lofty price tag.”
70
Scharon Harding
Tom's Hardware
The Razer Blade 14 delivers strong gaming performance, a sharp 1440p display, and a thin, lightweight design that stands out in its class. However, it suffers from a hot keyboard, a grainy webcam, fingerprint-prone aluminum, and a high price that may deter some buyers.
