Storm Score 76 out of 100
Reviews 6 published
Outlets 5 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 67% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the Razer Book 13’s premium design, solid performance and build quality, yet fault its high price, limited storage on the base model, and mushy keyboard that undermines an otherwise slick experience.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed
76 / 100
Tier Distribution 6 reviews total
17%
50%
33%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 1 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 3 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 2 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Port selection
  • Design and build
  • Display quality
  • Keyboard comfort
  • Excellent performance
  • Great sound

Points of Contention

  • Battery life
  • Limited configurations
  • Runs a bit hot
  • Weight Exceeds Dell XPS 13

Professional Reviews

6 reviews from 6 critics
90
John Loeffler
TechRadar

“This is Razer's first laptop for the adulting world and it single‑handedly proves that there is more to Razer than RGB backlighting.”

Perfect 4.5/5
85
Monica Chin
The Verge

The Razer Book 13 delivers strong performance and a premium build with a bright 16:10 touchscreen and generous port selection. However, limited storage options, heavier weight, and a less refined keyboard reduce its overall appeal compared to competitors.

Acclaimed 8.5/10
80
Luke Larsen
Digital Trends

“Razer's debut nongaming laptop does nearly everything right if you can stomach the price.”

Acclaimed 4/5
80
Andrew E. Freedman
Tom's Hardware

“That makes the Razer Book 13 a good laptop that we can recommend, but only with the caveat that it's not the best value you can get.”

Acclaimed 4/5
60
Jared Newman
PCWorld

“If not for the mushy keyboard, our complaints about the Razer Book 13 would be relatively minor.”

Mixed 3/5
60
Mark Hachman
PCWorld

“A lousy keyboard torpedoes what Razer set out to accomplish with the Razer Book, a slickly designed laptop that ships without bloatware.”

Mixed 3/5

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