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The Razer Blade Stealth 13 (2019) Mercury White comes in with a hefty price tag of nearly £1500. And if you're looking for pure price vs performance this is definitely not the laptop for you. The clue is in the Stealth name and Razer have focused on the noise, battery life and portability which is what makes it an ultrabook as opposed to a typical gaming laptop.
The build quality is excellent and the white and silver design really makes it stand out from other gaming laptops. You still get a hint of Razer's gaming roots with a RGB keyboard which adds some extra customisation. The 13″ size also makes it easy to take anywhere and despite the sturdy metal construction it's pretty lightweight.
The laptop in general has very few negatives besides its price tag, however the main one for me is the small 256GB storage drive. The Samsung drive used is very fast and the Stealth is snappy and responsive, however it will fill up fast and external storage isn't very convenient to lug around. And not everyone is comfortable with upgrading the internal drive themselves.
Using the laptop day to day is a very pleasant experience, despite its smaller size the keyboard is pleasant to use and well spaced. The track pad is large and smooth and the speakers are surprisingly good. I also think the display looks wonderful with high brightness and vibrant colours. Razer also managed to squeeze in a basic webcam with Windows hello at the top of the thin bezels.
The main area where this laptop excels is using it on the go. You can take it with you and know it will last a full day just like an ultrabook should do. It's very cool and quiet to use which means it can be used anywhere without annoying the people around you. You do sacrifice dedicated graphics for this portability but I was surprised at how well the Intel Iris graphics could handle less demanding games like CS:GO and League of Legends.
Overall the Razer Blade Stealth 13 is a good ultrabook with a touch of Razer's gaming DNA. It is likely to be a very appealing investment for someone who needs portability and a professional looking laptop but still wants to do some casual gaming when away from home.
You can find the Razer Blade 13 Stealth on sale directly from Razer for £1499.99 HERE.
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Pros:
- Small, lightweight and portable.
- Quiet.
- Long battery life.
- RGB keyboard.
- Razer software.
- Good speakers for such a small chassis.
- Great build quality.
Cons:
- No dedicated graphics performance.
- Expensive.
- Small storage space.
- Connectivity could be better.
KitGuru says: The Razer Blade Stealth 13 is a beautiful laptop that is designed to be portable, but it's also capable of casual gaming on the go – just be prepared to pay £1500 for the privilege.
