The BEST Gaming Ultrabook! Just One Big Issue...
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The Razer Blade Stealth is the best 13 inch gaming laptop currently available, but there’s one big issue that you need to know about before you buy.
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This review features the newest 2020 model with 120Hz screen and GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q graphics.
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Of course they announce the 11th gen model the same day this video goes up 😅
TBH, it's still a 1650 Ti Max-Q. It won't make a huge change
@@Allyouknow5820 so it's just a refresh?
Are you considering making video about "Alienware M15 R3" Jarrod?
Well played razor well played
RIP
Nearly all the Razer products I have owned were incredibly unreliable, especially the laptop lineup which needed to be sent to repairs within 1 year. The only reliable piece of tech that I had from them is the mechanical blackwidow keyboard (2013). I gave them to many chances and nearly every single time I was burned by a subpar product that only looks cool
with two years of ownership, I can confirm their laptops are not very good in both performance and reliability
but their gaming peripherals are very reliable in my experience
i own a razer mouse for lik 8 years lol no issue
Got the blades 13 and 15 as well as a black widow and several mice, not a single problem after years of use
Razer's QC is notorious for being a big hit and miss so your luck is just horrendous there.
Considering the thermal headroom, Razer could have giving the machine a spec bump. Maybe even a 4600H and 1660ti max q
Razer only use the best for gaming.
Not the actual best, mind, just what Intel says is the "best".
Not a great value proposition, honestly.
Considering the poor monitor, terrible camera, under-powered 1650TI at 35W tdp, you're paying an insane premium for portability.
A cheaper ultrabook could probably play the same games with an equally dismal experience. A larger, 14 or 15 inch laptop would probably have better specs for cheaper.
This laptop falls into the intersection between "has money to burn", "needs portability" and "had applications that barely run on a 1650ti and nothing lower".
Also lackluster CPU performance for a laptop at that pricepoint, the 4500U even has more raw CPU performance. Ice Lake is just bad
paying 700-800$ for just the brand name and the chassis, for 1400$ this wud probably be my last choice
Samarth Bhat I have a 2019 model, and believe me that the chassis is the best of this laptop, it feels solid, durable, no one laptop out here have it, few exceptions. There are cheaper laptops, of course they are, Ryzen it’s better now than Intel, maybe it is. For this laptop you pay is for ultraportable feature, even the Razer Blade 15 it’s more powerful at same price.
Agree with the last bit, but there’s quite a big group of people in that intersection, which is why it’s one of Razer’s most popular laptops.
@@juanedudr7166 honestly, that much portability is a luxury, and talking abt build quality, that is an enthusiast feature, its not like ur gonna rough use ur laptop, and if u do, then u dont know its value and ur basically uber rich.
How much difference is in CPU performance of regular top end 10th gen U series i7 and top end 11th gen i7 G series. We know 10th gen G series isn't really a 4000u series competitor.
The G14 knocks this out of the park.
"A huge price premium for a lower spec-ed machine" (Jarrod, 2020)
6:46 Its because Razor has locked the cpu tdp to 25W max. So 25W now acts as turbo boost and only reach to 25 when immediately needed. Same did by MSI in their GF 63 Thin series although i contacted them and they sent me beta version of EC firmware which fixed it and now its 25W limit is unlocked. As for razor, laptop this thing can't handle 45W tdp for long as you can see its touching high 70s even its drawing less than 25W.
Edit: Alright, my bad its designed tdp its max 25W. But gf 63 has H series processor which has 45W tdp so its nowhere possible to achieve clock speeds of 3.9ghz at mere 25W power.
Never stop showing benchmarks including 3D. Definitely helps us get the right laptop. I like how you add adobe as well. I just started getting into video editing. Can you do a vid on best laptops for video editing...both budget amd premium? Please and thanks 😁
Wait there was no noise when you turned up the fan
Been following for a while, even if don't watch all of your videos, and i have to say, you probably do the vest laptop reviews of all youtube. Keep up with the great quality of content! :)
But the G14 seems better in every way other than build quality for a cheaper price... I'd have to give title of best to the G14.
Not a 13" ultra book. And guady gamer asethetics.
G14 has to come with a HUGH power adapter whereas you can use a tiny PD charger for razer blade stealth. Plus G14 doesn’t have a camera which have a pretty big influence as well
@Mango I've had mine since launch, no issues (g14)
@@donald2940 it's nearly the same dimensions as a 13 inch MacBook pro retina. That's pretty close to ultrabook except you get nearly desktop-class performance.
@@zhuoyuanxu2097 I have the g14. The power brick is not HUGH (huge) and can also be charged using USB-C PD. Also id rather not have a camera because privacy and also I have my phone AND a webcam if I want to attend meetings. Both the options are better than the trash 360p camera they would have been forced to fit if they had a camera
I'm using mine right now and honestly I really enjoy this laptop. Personally I originally went with an Alienware M15 R3 & a Legion 7i both had their own issues and I returned them. One thing was the battery life (which was around a hour just doing web browsing and Zoom, while around 30 minutes while playing a game like Control.) And the loudness of the fans which was quite an annoyance in my opinion. I instead built a PC and bought the Stealth as its companion machine. My setup works quite nice now and I have plenty of power to play games for now. Also I like that the Stealth is low powered as in wattage. Allows the laptop to be powered by a external power pack and it runs like it was on a wall outlet. It stays incredibly silent & cool for the most part even while playing demanding games. Overall the build quality is solid too and is easy to carry around. Just wish it wasn't so much of a fingerprint magnet. Also the screen is lacking and is exactly like what Jarrod said in his review.
What power pack are you using with it exactly? I had a late 2019 Blade Stealth which I ended up returning for repair due to several charging-related issues, one of which being that it didn't seem to work properly at all with several USB-C chargers I tried it with (which were easily capable of supplying enough power for normal use, but the laptop would only take a much smaller amount and drain the battery). I eventually ended up getting a refund after no updates on the repair for over a month, so I used that to buy the late 2020 model... and that seems to have the same issues, so I don't understand what's going on with them :/
Razer just announced the Tiger Lake Blade Stealth 13. It's a big upgrade over Ice Lake.
Well It is not as 1650 max Q is Better than xe iGPU with 11 gen and CPU performance is basically Similar
Really? In what way?
@@Vaucyt in iGPU performance, Tiger Lake is about 50% better than ice lake. CPU performance is same.
@@HarshGupta-zz9ur CPU performance is far better. Tiger Lake at 15W beats Ice Lake at 25W.
Why can't they just put an amd chip in it!
Just imagine how perfect this machine could be if it was a AMD R7 4800U instead of this poor i7
Are you guys gonna cry on every laptop review
AMD is good for rendering. editing stuff. Not everyone is doing that, but people who bu this laptop are mostly gonna game on this, the higher boost clocks on intel will benefit more for gaming
Then it wouldn’t be able to support Thunderbolt 3 and the Razer Core.
facts
@@samarthbhat7889 Wait for 5000 series mobile which will crush the Intel-Hs
Please don't stop testing for TimeSpy and 3DMark, sometimes it's nice to test your own machine and compare the scores ( to determine silicon quality) or look up at some sites how different types of laptops perform, especially in TimeSpy as it's GPU heavy. It really helps informed buyers to choose a better machine for themselves.
G14 is so much better, even the price on that is justifiable
5:00 are this heat pipes with a vapor chamber hybrid?
I bought 1 blade 17 when I could have gotten 2 blade stealth and played 2 games at once 🤔
I have this laptop in mercury white with an egpu 1080 ti ftw3. I get 144hz at max settings in overwatch.
Can u make Ryzen 7 4800h vs i7 10750h vs i7 9750h and do with the laptop too HP OMEN 15 Ryzen 7 4800h vs MSI GL65 10SEK vs HP OMEN 15 2019 with rtx 2060 also :)
The 3dmark results are helpful, thanks for doing them.
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Albert "The gamer" Einstein
On a serious note, your videos are top notch, great job & keep it up mate! :)
Ahhh! Been waiting for this review for so long. BTW, the 11th Gen Razer Blade Stealth just dropped a few hours ago.
It is not a big Upgrade as 1650 max Q is Better than xe iGPU with 11 gen and CPU performance is basically Similar. And as 10th Gen would Get Cheaper its a Better choice.
@@HarshGupta-zz9ur Right, not a big upgrade, but even the i7 1165G7 13W beats the 25W of the 10th gen CPUs. Wish Razer came up with a Ryzen version. :(
Why can’t that lowkey logo be for the 15” too I hate the bright green logo might get a skin
Agreed. I'm going to spray mine with plasti dip
Should I buy this or should I wait for the late 2020 with intel 11th gen
Nice vid bro
Pretty happy with my blade 15 personally
What about the lenovo legion slim 7i? I mean its thiner and better graphics also i think the price and quality will be better
When will the tiger lake version come out?
Have you done the rog zephyrus g14?
Is there any better portable/quiet gaming laptops? im in that minority that prefers portability and less fan noise over performance
How the msi bravo17 with ryzen, radeon and 144hz
Not sure, only tested 15 which is probably quite similar, videos soon.
@@JarrodsTech you tested the alpha15 not bravo, bravo>alpha, (ryzen4800h and better cooler bost)
@@xavierov He says he aleady made bravo review but not upload it yet,
btw,alpha has better screen, thermal and build quality than bravo tho
@@4KgamingGuy in spain the bravo is very very better, the alpha isn't refrigeration and have ryzen3000, not4000, and are more big than bravo
One of the lessons that Jarrod's Tech has taught me is that a simple cooling fan has a good effect on thermals.
Can you do a review on the Late 2020 Model? Preferably both the 120hz FHD, and 60hz OLED FHD models. If the Late 2020 got rid of the ghosting issue, I'm definitely buying it.
Damn. I haven't been into youtube for a while, but you are still the machine. lol. Great job man!
I’ve just got myself one on Black Friday, picked it up for £999 and it’s pretty impressive. I work on ships so I’ve limited storage and this just makes sense and is great for traveling!
When I’m at work I mainly use it for football manager but that’s also because I’ve literally no idea how to set it up for higher spec games, anyone any advice how to do that or should I just bring my Xbox?
For me, the 3d mark tests are useful since this is my default benchmark for any PC and gaming laptop that I buy.
I've been wondering how this version of the Stealth would compare to my one (as I commented on the prior Stealth Review). So far from what I've seen, it does make a lot of sense that the differences between the pair aren't as clearly shown, aside from the 15W limit being raised (and the right shift key). I really puts an emphasis on just how conservative Razer was with the 2019 Stealth, which is really a shame cause it CAN handle both of the CPU at 25W alongside the GPU (as some folks have modified their Stealths and the tradeoff is worth it from what I've seen). Kind of hoped someday that they would update the Late 2019 model with something in the BIOS or Synapse to lift the power limit and allow for better performance.
Great review on this device, and curious to see if you'll be planning to try and get the 11th gen model too!
i5 10300h in Acer Predator Helios 300
Or
i7 9750h in MSI GF75 Thin
All other specs are the same and the price too.
Which one do you suggest?!
Thanks
What laptop should i get for mainly playing rainbow six seige and valorant
I personally like the 3D mark benchmarks.
But do some people don't use em anymore?
Since it already has the 1650 max q, why the hell did Razer opt for 4 core i7 G instead of 6 core i7 u or just why not the 8 core Ryzen 7???
6 core cant be cooled in this and ryzen need different motherboards which they wud have to invest in
you probably wont want ur laptop to burn for the first day of use
Waiting on those Zen3 / RDNA2 laptops.
@Fly 2650 Haha could be. But Im hoping for some news at CES in Jan 2021.
This is still the only laptop I am aware of that has double sided usb-c charging and keeps some usb-a ports, which is something I really want. Too bad the displayport out is the integrated graphics and not the gpu :( I guess Razor really expects you to use an external gpu.
anyone reading this for gaming like warzone i got 120fps on low settings and on cold war i got 100-120 on low, also its cool i dont need to see every detail in the game i just wanna be smooth and the laptop is small and it goes anywhere unlike a 15 inch i had the 15 and it was just weird to have places this looks and feels better
Can anyone tell me how this Stealth would run OW2? I am currently on a Blade 15, but looking to downsize for travelling purposes.
Hey Mr. Jarrod😊 can u please upload a laptop review for HP - Pavillion 16.1" Gaming Laptop, just a recommendation hehe. we'll all be glad to see it. Thanks in advance 🙏
At the same price as the 15-inch Base Blade, the 13-inch doesn't make a ton of sense. However, with the announcement of the updated 11th-gen Stealth, Best Buy in the US put the model reviewed here on clearance for $1,300, which makes it a much more compelling value. While the 1165G7 is an improvement over the 1065G7, it's not $500 better since everything else about the machine is the same.
I just bought the R B 13 like in this video and also recently bought the R B 15 (Rtx 3060). The first is my travel work laptop (super light and I can carry 1 charger for all devices) and the latter is my big boy gAmER lol laptop to take to my dad's or friend's house 😛
Love the detailed review!
if this was made by eluktronics cz better thermals, upgradibility and price and display. would have bought it. great vid jarrod 👌🖒.
Hey JARROD any info of q & a video?
The main reason it's worse or not satisfactory in games is because Razer likes to slow down cpus and gpus to maintain thermals
Do you know if the Tiger Lake model uses the Xe card for USB-C video output?
Thanks for showing pixel response times. That is a very important factor for me in a laptop. I'll gladly take a OLED 60hz screen over a screen full of nasty ghosting at 120hz!
I wish you good luck with burn ins.
Can you review the scar 15 /17?
whait didnt >75c is awesome temp? my fat helios 300 go 90+ in games
Guys, i wanna order this yo Uae from amazon.. Will they change the power plug to UK type? Uae uses uk type power plug.
so what's the conclusion? and what is the "one big issue"? i didn't quite catch the info
Probably the screen response time, which is quite poor for a laptop that's supposed to be used with gaming in mind. Since this is basically the only laptop with a high-refresh 13-inch panel, you're basically stuck.
Why do laptops not have a hdmi output nowadays?
Hi Jarrod! Are you going to be reviewing the new Asus Zephyrus S15?
Can you review the Acer Aspire 3? It's a laptop fro students and decent at gaming
Please review hp envy 15, it has rtx 2060 max q with i7
Hey Jarrod, I am planning on picking up a gaming laptop with a budget of $1000. I saw that the asus zephyrus g14 was at $1080 with amd ryzen 5 4500u and gtx 1650 4gb. Is that good to play like future triple A games at a playable frame rate? And overall would you recommend it?
Excellent review thank you . Have you compared this to the 2020 mbp 13
Can you review the asus rog strix g15 gtx 1660ti
Can you make an updated video on the Dell G5 15 SE ? With some driver updates and ryzen controller I hear that the thermals are okay.
Maybe.
Even if you can swallow Razers price tag. It’s the customer service that’s puts me off. Razer needs to really focus on improving their CS.
g14 ftw!!! ☝🔥
Yeah!
No webcam
@@ahlixemus8903 still better, there's this thing called your phone
Are you considering making video about "Alienware M15 R3" Jarrod?
what about battery?
when will you review the alienware m15 R3?
They just released a FHD OLED, hopefully that has much better display response time.
I saw that but guessing it's still 60Hz?
@@JarrodsTech It does, but I think it is perfect for this laptop, since it doesn't get very high FPS.
Can I use your video in our page Razer product announcement post? Can I?
Man you are the best laptop reviewer ever but in all your videos you say that the smaller footprint results in narrow bezels when it's the narrow bezels that results in the smaller footprint. I know it's a very small thing but could you please change it. 😅
Love your review and you :3
:3
@@JarrodsTech
4:07 - 4:23 Unobtanium-grade info.
Best laptop reviewer with the highest standards on the web!
How do u undervolt and overclock safely, which softwares do u use?
Throttlestop
Stealth 13: Exists
G14 : I'm going to end this Laptops whole career
😂😂😂
Oooh g 14 smokes this, in almost every category
They're in a different category ffs😂
@@ayanjhunjhunwala7154 how so, both are small , the g 14s footprint is very comparable to the razer and and don't even get me started on price
yeah the value is way better with the g14, i just wish the g14 have thunderbolt 3. Sad that it is proprietary to intel
Yeah that's because G14 has an 8-core 35 watt processor whereas this just has 4 cores at 25 watts
@@jeremyjhonson-0277 ya true, but atleast for my usecases I don't need it
This what I ended up doing in an alternative universe. 🤯
When is the legion 5 review coming?
He already has done one
Razer blade 17 review??🥺
Shouldn't one just buy Asus g14? Marginal compromise in looks/build. Same portability and insane performance with g14. Even with the 4600hs model.
is there any flawless intel laptop for you?
There's no flawless laptop regardless of whether it uses AMD or Intel, nothing is perfect, it's all about picking something where you can accept the issues/compromises for what you need it for.
Waiting for 11 th gen i7 processor version
That show a big leap in processing performance
come on, upload the legion 5 full review
Eagerly waiting for Helios 2020 rtx2060 review
Smaller footprint but not really any lighter than the g14.
isnt the 1650 max Q worse than 1650
Yes, though this is Ti.
Yo don't stop showing the synthetic benchmark numbers they give us an idea of the performance ceiling since they scale with hardware better than most games do.
600 grams for 100w??? I have a 450w SFX which is lighter...
Please review the best gaming snake- sneki-snek!
I bought this for $400 and it's the best money I've spent. Really nice.
You know they could fit a 65watt TDP GPU in there....
$ 1500 for this?
Is this good for gta 5 ?
The g14 is almost the same size and weight but has a better processor, better gpu better battery life better thermals and about the same price. The only advantage this thing has is the minimalistic design which appeals to non-gamers
Before anyone complains that Jarrod isn't talking about the much superior Zephyrus G14, AMD isn't allowed to use the word "Ultrabook" :P
Which reminds me, any word on reviewing lower spec G14s, Jarrod?
Waiting for helios 300 2020 version
Please review the ROG Zephyrus S15, that is what I gonna gift for my older brother this Christmas
Edit: the 2020 refresh
Waiting on that legion 5! 🙌
GTX??