One interesting fact I've noticed about this Laptop is the Speakers. From factory, they don't sound very impressive. They lack bass, there's an uneven frequency response in the midrange and treble dies off pretty quickly. I have now installed Equalizer APO on my machine and implemented DynamiQ (A Plugin from Brads Hacks). I have made a custom equalizer profile for the Blade 16 and compared the results via a measurement of the frequency response: By default, the bass starts being usable at around 230Hz - There's a peak at 500-600Hz and frequencies in the 3-8KHz range are pretty quiet. Also, treble dies off at around 15KHz. After my mod, the frequency response is pretty much flat, starting at 150Hz and ending ad 16KHz. Comparing this result to the best sounding Laptop on the market today, the MacBook Pro 16 Inch, I can now confidently say that the Razer Blade 16 CAN sound as good as a MacBook, you just have to tune it yourself. I've had similar experiences with other laptops too, notably with the Matebook X Pro from 2020.
I used to a huge fan of XTU but switched to throttlestop recently due to the bugs faced. XTU undervolt configuration doesn’t persists and will be zeroed after waking from sleep or hibernation. Furthermore profiles kept disappearing too and I often find the need to reimport my saved profiles after a system reboot. Throttlestop simply solves all these issues and it’s also a much lighter application as a bonus
At 5:05, this is what I'll do, just limit the frequency to 3ghz and limit the GPU to 100watt and enjoy nice quite gaming :). Also, when you mention cooling pad, what I thought you'd get was the IETS GT500. It's really good, but a cost of loud fan noise lol
Haha you are the second to mention that cooler so I will give it a try. I just bought the top rated cooler on amazon as I figured that is what most people will buy! And I also do this and enjoy quiet gaming in the house or my wife would kill me! I save full performance until I am in the office 😀
I totally agree! When I first heard about the intel efficiency cores I thought that would be a step in the right direction but intel disappointed as usual!
what the Mac? copes fine with blender and unity for my uses but I still prefer a windows machine for these uses. I always used my Mac for video editing but now I am using resolve I am contemplating moving to the blade 16 for everything
I'm excepting delivery of my Blade 16 today mate... and I would like to thank you so much for sharing your Throttlestop profiles, I'll try to adjust it but it's a nice start :)
@@MashITTech Update... with the latest bios both for the Blade 16 and 18 Razer disabled undervolting... no statement for the moment.... Maybe they're having to much RMA because of people that don't understand how to use this feature... Anyway received mine and with custom profile scored a 27k on Cinebench R23 and 20500 on 3dmark Time Spy... plus a 97.7% score with Time Spy stress test (gpu and cpu up to 78°c with 24°c ambiant temps)... Amazing laptop... beautiful screen with incredible Miniled algorithm for the zones...
That is true. In addition mine even got hoter using a pad. I noticed that a pad pushed the hot air partly back into the body, due to the unique vents on the backside of the razer blade 16. If you have vents blowing from the under side upwarts, you need to make sure they do not blow air upwarts where the hot air comes out or else they block the hot air at least partly from coming out.
Thank you for actually testing and showing the power limits. For some reason you are the only reviewer I found that did this. The rest read stupid spec sheets. Take fancy photos and just talk. Their reviews are absolutely subpar. Thank you.
Glad to be able to help. I had to split into a second video after the review as there is a lot to take in. But if you have any questions just fire away
I'm going to be that noob, and say thank you for the information regarding lifting the laptop bottom up, so it helps the air flow. In the next few weeks I plan on getting a razer blade 16 rtx 4080 & with the amount of money I'm getting ready to spend I want to make sure I can extend the lifespan as much as possible.
Outstanding review thanks Dave. I'm so pleased that Razer listened & finally implemented the battery charging limiting. I really really want this one. Very interesting about the laptop stand too. I use one all the time, now I know they work just as well with the fans off I won't keep replacing them when the fans break (which they do around 14-20mths of daily use).
Thank you mate. I was actually really disappointed with the cooling pads results! I expected it to perform better than just the Razer stand I currently use! I guess the laptop still sits really low to this pad which limits its effectiveness! I may try and find another with fans closer to the blades vent holes
@@MashITTech yes that does make a difference I'm sure. I hear the laptop fans come on more on my machine when I have it on the cooling stand but forget to turn it on. And that one has the fans right under the intake vents. Enjoy your new baby hehe. :) (am jealous!)
haha thanks mate. I was expecting to keep the Alienware X16 this year (which arrives today) but it is going to have to REALLY impress me to change from this blade
Oh my God I don't know how to thank you sir. I don't have words to describe your hardwork in testing this laptop and covering everything in under 15 minutes. Best full review of this laptop ever in the whole world. Best best best❤❤. Thanks a lot sir. You did really great job. Keep it up sir.
Hi. Thx for the review. I saw on 12:25 when you were doing the cross-stress test, the blade went up to CPU: 35 W/ 82 C; GPU: 150 W/ 75 C and I was assuming that you used the custom boost+high preset (auto max fan speed)in Synapse. These numbers didn't look good as for the blade 15 (45 W + 90 W), the temps would be ~10 degrees lower at that same stupid 54 DB max fan mode. I'm quite curious how the machine would perform if left on the Balance mode (which better corresponds to the real use scenario), what would the powers be? (35 + 110 W?)How about the temperatures?
Not sure if this was mentioned however the cooling pad looks like it sucks air and blows it downward. This means it is stealing airflow from underneath the laptop as the razer has intakes underneath and its exhaust in the rear. It explains why you saw no performance improvement. Based on how those fans are oriented on the cooling pad they would need to be the opposite direction blowing cool air into the laptop not taking it away.
Thanks for testing lower power adapters, its exactly what I wanted to know, got the new Blade 18 and want a 2nd 330W charger. One problem I have had with PD charging is that I have to put the computer to sleep & plug in USB-C, otherwise it wont charge ????? Strange!
Oh that is interesting! I haven't noticed the PD behaviour on mine! did you update the firmware? I would like a second 330w but it is bound to cost a fortune so I will stick with my older 230w for the time being
@@MashITTech Yes £250 from Razer store but out of stock !! Interesting you have the 330W Revision 1, my B18 came with 330W Revision 2 adapter... Can get Rev1 from China, but you know the score, takes weeks to come and if faulty then your stuffed !!!
What about Macbook charger up to 100W or 140W? Is it safe due to higher wattage could be safer than lower one? What about battery life with versus the GAN charger? It will affect everything?
I didn't test a MacBook charger, but in theory it should work fine providing you use a decent 100w rated USBC cable. I will try and remember to bring my 140w Mac charger to the office to test tomorrow. It won't affect your battery's life or damage the laptop though so no problem there
@@MashITTech thanks for info. Because I have imagined that I forgot or did not bring the 330w charger because there is no place to store it in the bag.
“Everyone” seems to bash Razer for one thing or another but other brands look like plastic, RGB junk. It also seems other competitors are having many issues with PC components failing due to poor assembly and software. When you look a Razers market share it’s understandable they get more complaints. So after much research and contemplation, I finally bought the Razer 18” with RTX 4080 and very happy with its feel and performance. This review includes more usable data than I have seen in weeks/months and without the snarky comments. Thank you & subscribed👍
Thank you mate, and I am glad you are enjoying your Blade 18 (I am jealous as I could only afford to get one in and chose the 16 but part of me wishes I chose the 18!) Razer do get a lot of hate and I think a lot of it is unwarranted. I have heard horror stories of their CS but I have had every blade since about 2018 and I cannot knock their build quality and design and they are getting better every year! The blade 16 and 18 are a massive step up over the 15 and 17 IMHO due to the extra thickness which I will take every time over thinness for the extra cooling and performance!
I cried a little when you said the Blade 16 performed better w/ the 100w charger than your older 3070ti Blade 😥 (I have the B14 3070 😄) But u can't have the latest and greatest at all times! Appreciate the review. Looking fwd to a Blade w/ them mini-LEDs yumm 😛
Battery life will not be as good as MacBooks but Meteorlake is 100% coming later this year but in low volume, limited stocks. Meteorlake(laptop exclusive chips) will provide 1.5x+ efficiency compared to 13 gen laptops. It is based on Intel 4 node and EUV lithography. Also almost 2 times faster igpu compared to 13 gen iris xe igpu.
We have geeked out over usb c power supplies and razer laptops before. Seems like they nailed it. My rb14 3070ti went into batter not balanced mode when presented with 100w usb c. So I bought an Alienware x14 but the keyboard drove me crazy. Fingers crossed for 2023 RB 14 with 16:10, backlit 2nd function keys for UK keyboards and a silver finish option 👍👍
I also have the 2021 RB14 and the PD on that is painfully slow makes your blade 15 with 3070ti seem like a speed demon 🤣 I too hope for a newly designed 14 like you!
Hey. How do I connect the laptop to the alienware aw3423dw. I have the same laptop. Do I just get a displayport to usb c cord and connect it directly into the monitor? Or will I need some sort of display port adapter and a thunderbolt 4 compatible cable?
@@MashITTech No I Didn't. Do You Mind Pointing Me In The Right Direction As To Which One To Get. I've Seen A Few That Were Just A USB C with 1 Connection, And Then I've Seen The Huge Ones That Have Multiple Ports That Cost An Arm And A Leg Like The Razor one At 350 dollars. As of now I only have 1 monitor but I will get two and really want the best connection and performance when I'm gaming
if you only want to connect one monitor and no peripherals with the cable just get this: www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Certified-Gold-Plated-Thunderbolt-Compatible/dp/B07RY75V7Q/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=36K7W10OVB6EF&keywords=usb%2Bc%2Bto%2Bdisplayport&qid=1691564400&sprefix=usb%2Bto%2Bdisplaypor%2Caps%2C261&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1. The thunderbolt dock you are also looking at is good if you plan to have multiple monitors and also plug in peripherals to the dock
Thank you for the great video! How did you manage to score 29248 points on the Cinebench though? (@4:37) I have CPU Boost and fans at constant maximum (in Synapse), .125V undervolting (stays very stable during all stress tests) however I only got 26020 points on the test. It was actually a higher score 26,382 points before any undervolting. Is there anything else I'm missing? Thanks
Thank you for this coherent testing. I have a couple of questions...1)about the screen - should I calibrate with xrite or similar to get better results, or its come calibrated from factory already? And does color profile work with Optimus on?... 2) can you check that resizable bar and dynamic boost 2 are there on 4090? Thanks
Sorry I do not have the 4090 and mini LED to test but I am sure they are. The screen profile works with Optimus and is pretty well calibrated at least on my unit but if you have an xrite or Spyder it is always worth checking it
I have the 2024 version blade 16 etc 4090 with oled screen. I play mostly world of Warcraft. What I’m new to is the balance, silence, turbo modes do? I’m trying to get the most fps and never tried undervolting. Any advice for newbies on undervolting.
Did anyone else have a problem while the battery health optimizer is set to on, the windows time remaining estimator jumps around every couple of seconds?
that's tough. They really dumbed the pro 7i down this year, it is mostly plastic so I am not sure how well it will hold up over time. They are about to release a more premium 9i if you are not in a rush, but if you are set between 7i and blade 16, I would take the blade
I saw the video. Thank you sir. Sorry for the late reply. I’m still considering buying the laptop. I’ve saved enough money to buy it, but I’m waiting for any upcoming sales to take advantage off. A free warranty upgrade or any free useful products from razer would be nice. I wish you & your loved ones a happy life.
Hi , what modes would you recommend for gaming in 4k? Balanced or custom ( high cpu and gpu). Would you recommend using the boost and max speed option?
When it come to the best cooling pad right now, my recommendation for you is theIETS GT600, this thing help my X17r1 descreased 15C compared to flat on the desk. If you can't find the GT600 then the GT500v2 is also good enough.
Silly question i hope not . Ive ways liked gaming laptops for portability and then like pluggin them into gaming monitors for gaming . Would this blade still knock out of the park compared to my asus m16 3070ti ?
This video is four months old now. Still as a new razer blade 16 user I would like to ask a question. Could a 100 watt PD charger slowly damage the battery? I mean the result in timespy is impressive. But if the system warns me about a low power charger, I am a bit vary to use usb c charging regularly. I fear my blade 16 might use the battery frequently during that time. That could decrease the lifetime of my sytem couldn't it?
In all honesty, it actually does the device good to have the battery regularly used. If you leave it at 100% power level and leave it constantly on charge whilst gaming you actually do more harm to the battery. This is also why Razer implemented a battery protector this year where you can stop the laptop charging constantly to 100%. Also I have been using mine regularly on PD with no issue and I really don't expect it to cause issues plus the laptop stays cooler as it is not running flat out which potentially can extend the life of the laptop
@@MashITTech Thank you for your reply. I don't mind my blade 16 needing to recharge. I fear that it, like an older lenovo legion 7 I used to own, starts rapidly switching between charging and discharging cycles. Have you noticed issues like that? I think about testing it with a timespy stress test on 60 hearth refresh rate. If the blade can do that without discharging, I know that it is only using the 100 watt supplied. If it discharges it needs more. In that case it might switch between charging and discharging and it might be better to avoid using the 4080rtx when on PD. I hoped that you tried something like that so that I don't have to ;)
@@MashITTech It might be of some interessting to you: Without undervolting, my blade 16 with 4080rtx fails the timespy stress test (20 cycles) with only 42% stability. BUT it does not discharge the battery. That is kind of a win for me. Nobody expects amazing results while on PD. But the system works and windows did not show unusual charging or discharging events (using in powershell "powercfg /batteryreport"). So I will use the PD charger regularly. Thanks again for your video. Looking forward to the next even though I hope I don't need it for some years.
Make sure you utilise the undervolt too as that gives you more performance per watt (so essentially free extra performance and very noticable on PD). I have been using my blade 16 regularly with only my thunderbolt dock and it handles my video editing, day to day work and light gaming amazing with just 1 cable! If I want to play some heavier AAA games I grab the charger
Nice vid as always mate! Can't wait for your deep dive on the m16/18.btw when undervolting, should I use the manual mode or the turbo mode? I undervolt my asus rog strix scar 17 se on performance mode. I'm afraid I'll brick it. Haven't touched the M16 yet. BTW for a cooling pad, I suggest you buy the IETS GT300 AND GT 500. IT WILL LITERALLY DROP TEMPS BY 10-20 degrees haha
My m16 and m18 haven’t arrived yet (should be here next week so will be able to take a good look and answer you properly then and obviously do a deep dive for them 👌
@@MashITTech can't wait man! My M16 has been sitting in a box since it arrived. I'm currently daily driving my 3080 ti scar 17 se for now. I hope alienware unlocks the undervolting there too. The 12th gen I'm using is literally unusable without undervolting :(
@@MashITTech I just dont get this intel 12th gen man. TBH I upgraded because I thought my old titan cpu wasnt enough to handle Ni No Kuni crossworlds because of the frame drops during boss hunt. So I got me a 12th gen adn a 13th gen... jesus oh lord the p and e core stuff and undervolt became so hard. I dont know whether I should undervolt on Turbo mode, performance mode or the manual mode...
How long the optimum battery life will last on this laptop? I'm considering buying this one, but it seems they don't optimise the battery usage for small tasks.
Not amazing, I wouldn’t count on this lasting more than 3 hours max charge on the lowest setting. You can always go into windows power plan and limit the cpu power (vague ik)by percentage depending on the scenario since that’s where this laptops achilles heel is.
Super late and hope you respond. I have this same Razer Blade and for some reason even when I play at 1440p resolution hitting 120hz cap, My CPU still hits mid to high 80's. Did you adjust the Short Turbo and regular Turbo TDP numbers?
is 100deg Celsius normal temps when gaming at 4k? I played Dead Island 2 and it sat at 100c maxed out settings. First gaming laptop so I have no idea usual temps
Hi Dave! Not sure if you're tracking updates to this thread, but needed to ask... The Blade 16 with Mini LED has horrible blooming and color accuracy (no option for single zone like Asus). I see lots of posts - but, nothing really happening to fix this... I'm going to swap my machine for the QHD 240 ( -> that's your fault - since I can see you love the blade 18 so much! hehe) - but wish I didn't have to (I like 4K). Have you seen these problems on any of the Razers you're testing?
Hi Jesse, Sorry to hear it has blooming! Mini LED is totally prone to it but it wasn't to bad on the Legion 9's Panel I just tested. I haven't got my hands on the Razer Mini Led Panel so I cannot comment on that but the IPS QHD panel is amazing so I would definitely recommend switching for that (and maybe get them to give you the 18 instead as I am loving that laptop so much more than the 16 which has really surprised me)
First of all - you do an AMAZING job getting back to people - thank you!!! Just wanted to share that the ASUS mini LED I had was good. I think it’s limited to the BOE panels - and the fact that Razer has not released a single zone “switch” like the other laptop brands. Thanks again!
Hi mate, did you install the latest Bios (1.07)/ Vbios from razer support? Balanced mode is completly broken now.. GPU temp ramp to the limit (86c) and perf mod cpu boost gpu high lost 1,5k on TS even with undervolt... don't know what to do...
Do you think with the 16’s bigger design it will help with longevity of the use of the laptop with its somewhat better thermals and being able to use more watts to previous years models? That’s always been my fear with razors is the hotness they produce and longevity of use with the hot thermals. Hopefully the battery charging limiter helps with the bloat issues. I just bought my first blade and it’s the 16 variant. Waiting patiently for it as it’s coming this upcoming week. But these are the things I’m worried about since I went with this instead of something like the scar 16. Just wanted your opinion on the matter.
I have a blade 14 with a 3070 and a ryzen 9 5900. I use it most days and nearly two years old and never had an issue with it, but I do keep it on a laptop stand for better cooling.
@@MashITTech NO WAY! Nice man, Hey I have a question.... Do you happen to have the 15" Alienware horizon laptop sleeve? I wanted to know if the X16 fits it Are ya already working on the X16 video?
Sorry for slow response, been setting up the studio to start filming the X16 🤣 I don't have the sleeve but I can try and get hold of it. I still have my horizon commuter bag which I will be testing
@@MashITTech No worries bud, I never snagged a new alienware bag I actually have the Legion Active backpack, and have fell in love with it. I have an old alienware accessories pouch that is half moon shaped that fits in it like they were made for each other and it's been a fantastic bag. The horizon sleeve fits like a glove too haha. Can't wait to see the X16 video I'll keep an eye out for it.
Very nice in-depth review, Dave! Special thanks for undevolting test, much anticipated it! One question left behind - did you get some battery life improvement on your most economical profile? Thanks!
@@MashITTech Thanks, Dave! One of the major reasons I like your channel is your attention to audience :) Every question is answered, nice! Viewed almost every video on your channel and thanks to you decided to hold back a little with upgrading and pass RTX3000 in favor of next gen CPUs and GPUs
Amazing video. I've learned a lot from watching this and I love how descriptive you are. I've undervolted my cpu. Do you recommend using something like msi afterburner to undervolt the gpu as well? Razer doesn't allow you to undervolt the gpu with Synapse so I'm not sure if it's a sign to say that a cpu undervolt is fine but not a good idea for the gpu. Let me know what you think. Thanks
I do use MSI afterburner but I overclock rather than undervolt as that just gives you more speed for the same voltage. When I get time I will see how far I can undervolt and if its worth the effort
@@MashITTech That sounds great thanks for the reply. I have the Razer Blade 16 4090 version. Can you give me some advice on how I can go about overclocking the gpu with Msi afterburner? I used to overclock my desktop gpu but many years ago people would advise against overclocking a laptop due to heat. Will this shorten the lifespan and do you think it's safe. Thanks
@@mysterenigma9361 Hello, I bough RB 16 4090, do you use it battery removed? Because I dont know people are worried about battery, and What is your solution? Thank you
Hey man, thank you so much for these videos! They've been great and very helpful! Used your previous one to open my Razer Blade 16. Not that it was difficult, but at least your video gave me the confidence I needed it. On another note, you talked about testing the "two Thunderbolt ports" on the laptop, but I was under the impression that only the one to the right (on the side with the HDMI port) is actually Thunderbolt and the other is just regular USB C 3.2. Can you confirm? Thanks in advance!
@@MashITTech oh, no worries. I was actually hoping for having the two ports being Thunderbolt 😅... Although to be completely honest I don't know if that makes too much of a difference or not 🤷♂️
No, they are not trash! battery life is rubbish but all intel gaming laptops have rubbish battery life. I got almost 6 hours of light use. The fans are surprisingly pleasant in anything other than max fan mode :)
Razer just disabled undervolting in their latest update due to security concerns raised by Microsoft. Would have to roll back the BIOS and also roll back Synapse, which is impossible.
I have just heard about this and have yet to update synapse and bios, going to see if I can find a way to block the bios update. This is terrible when it was a feature that was included in synapse and genuinely helped performance and heat
Spot on - My temperatures rocket to 100 degrees again. Cinebench R23 single runs have gone from 33400 under-volted down to 29300 on my Blade 16 4090.@@MashITTech
@@MashITTech ps - about your plan, I found this "It is currently impossible to roll back Synapse to avoid losing the max-fan toggle, even if you can keep undervolting by opting out of the latest BIOS update" - they force you to choose between losing UV or losing Max Fan.
Fortunately for me, I don’t use max fans. I like a quiet laptop so currently run in balanced with undervolt via TS which gives me great quiet performance. Without this the laptop would be nowhere near as enjoyable 😢
Nice! You'll be ok and you can block Synapse if you like. CPU-Z Bench with UV was: Single = 863.3 / Multi = 14863.7. Won't be seeing those numbers again unless Razer gives us a toggle and lets us decide about the Plundervolt exploit ourselves. UV on this Blade 16 was absolutely brilliant. Such a shame. @@MashITTech
You cannot scroll more than half a page without seeing a video on it :) Maybe Linus hacked it himself to make a good video 🤣 I would for the 2.5mil views he got today!
Razer may be the most expensive and the not the best performing gaming laptop on the market I always have the best experiences with them. Snapse software is also so far ahead of other laptop software that synapse alone is worth the razer tax.
Another episode of I can’t afford it 😩😔, recently I broke my laptop when i was going to college, man i put 3 years savings on it, bought it in a rush because the semester has started, i got it from Newegg with a scam price because BestBuy refused my payment. All my work on it, man it is just a heartbreaking.
You should wait anyways with how close we are to the 50 series but these are functionally completely different CPU’s with motherboard power and voltage controls that aren’t being pushed to compete with other motherboards because… it’s well… a laptop…. If that’s what’s stopping you then just get it because that’s not how that works
i tried to buy one of the usb c charger 100w for razerblade 16 2023 and had to take it back as said was not enough power to charge device .. do you know how to fix this problem or do i need to find another charger . i am stuck . thanks @mashit
Thanks for posting this video. As a UK user, how do you rate Razer’s customer service? I have bought from Dell previously and have had good service from them. Very nervous about shelling ou £3600 on a Razer product which seems to have limited support.
In all honesty I have never had to use it and I currently have the following blades: Blade 15 2020, 2021, 2022 Blade 14, blade 17 2021, blade 17 2022 and the blade 16 plus a host of accessories. Now I might have just been very lucky never needing to use it so if this is a worry I would buy the blade from Amazon so you have their amazing customer service as a back up
@@MashITTech that was my thinking too (buy from Amazon). I need to look into Razer Care and if it’s available in the uk and of course, how much it costs on top of that £3600!! Also need to get an upgrade to Win11 Pro for work use.🤔
yeah its a pricey purchase. I am pretty sure I was offered to buy Razer care for my blade 16 after I bought it, I will dog out the email and see how much it was
I absolutely love my Blade 16 but I’m considering returning it specifically because of the limited support. Razer care isn’t available in the UK and no laptop insurer will insure anything valued at over £3000. I had a problem with a work Blade 15 where the graphics just gave up completely and the Razer customer service was a bit of a nightmare. My blade 13 from 2016 is still running perfectly though! I’m hoping that the thicker design of the 16 will give it a better longevity
One interesting fact I've noticed about this Laptop is the Speakers. From factory, they don't sound very impressive. They lack bass, there's an uneven frequency response in the midrange and treble dies off pretty quickly. I have now installed Equalizer APO on my machine and implemented DynamiQ (A Plugin from Brads Hacks). I have made a custom equalizer profile for the Blade 16 and compared the results via a measurement of the frequency response:
By default, the bass starts being usable at around 230Hz - There's a peak at 500-600Hz and frequencies in the 3-8KHz range are pretty quiet. Also, treble dies off at around 15KHz.
After my mod, the frequency response is pretty much flat, starting at 150Hz and ending ad 16KHz.
Comparing this result to the best sounding Laptop on the market today, the MacBook Pro 16 Inch, I can now confidently say that the Razer Blade 16 CAN sound as good as a MacBook, you just have to tune it yourself. I've had similar experiences with other laptops too, notably with the Matebook X Pro from 2020.
you should do a tutorial mate! i beg you
i used your equalizer profile and its insane. thank you so much
@@flaws9288 can you explain what i need to do, to achieve the same
I used to a huge fan of XTU but switched to throttlestop recently due to the bugs faced. XTU undervolt configuration doesn’t persists and will be zeroed after waking from sleep or hibernation. Furthermore profiles kept disappearing too and I often find the need to reimport my saved profiles after a system reboot. Throttlestop simply solves all these issues and it’s also a much lighter application as a bonus
At 5:05, this is what I'll do, just limit the frequency to 3ghz and limit the GPU to 100watt and enjoy nice quite gaming :). Also, when you mention cooling pad, what I thought you'd get was the IETS GT500. It's really good, but a cost of loud fan noise lol
Haha you are the second to mention that cooler so I will give it a try. I just bought the top rated cooler on amazon as I figured that is what most people will buy! And I also do this and enjoy quiet gaming in the house or my wife would kill me! I save full performance until I am in the office 😀
Grats on the Razer Blade 16!
I got one last summer (the 15 Advanced) and I really enjoy it.
Have fun.
Thanks. They are amazing machines
Congrats bro🎉
PD charging is the info I was after. Thank you!!! I work on the go a lot and only have 100w PD. When im back home I can go full throttle.
Laptops are already powerful enough for most professions. We need more battery capacity or other energy sources. Just my thoughts.
I totally agree! When I first heard about the intel efficiency cores I thought that would be a step in the right direction but intel disappointed as usual!
This is where apple silicon shines. Intel should focus on achieving that sort of efficiency
I love my MacBook for work, it’s always cool and quiet, great for video editing! I just wish I could game on the thing 😂
@@MashITTech which is one thing that discourages me from switching to mac from xps
what the Mac? copes fine with blender and unity for my uses but I still prefer a windows machine for these uses. I always used my Mac for video editing but now I am using resolve I am contemplating moving to the blade 16 for everything
I'm excepting delivery of my Blade 16 today mate... and I would like to thank you so much for sharing your Throttlestop profiles, I'll try to adjust it but it's a nice start :)
Glad to be able to help, add me on Instagram and I can help if needed 👍
@@MashITTech Update... with the latest bios both for the Blade 16 and 18 Razer disabled undervolting... no statement for the moment....
Maybe they're having to much RMA because of people that don't understand how to use this feature...
Anyway received mine and with custom profile scored a 27k on Cinebench R23 and 20500 on 3dmark Time Spy... plus a 97.7% score with Time Spy stress test (gpu and cpu up to 78°c with 24°c ambiant temps)... Amazing laptop... beautiful screen with incredible Miniled algorithm for the zones...
You sir have helped me more than once now, thank you. Have my sub.
13:40 It's the turbulence and air pressure. Just imagine sticking your head out the window, it's that much harder to breath.
That is true. In addition mine even got hoter using a pad. I noticed that a pad pushed the hot air partly back into the body, due to the unique vents on the backside of the razer blade 16. If you have vents blowing from the under side upwarts, you need to make sure they do not blow air upwarts where the hot air comes out or else they block the hot air at least partly from coming out.
Thank you for actually testing and showing the power limits. For some reason you are the only reviewer I found that did this. The rest read stupid spec sheets. Take fancy photos and just talk. Their reviews are absolutely subpar. Thank you.
Glad to be able to help. I had to split into a second video after the review as there is a lot to take in. But if you have any questions just fire away
Good video man. Crazy you got that much better CPU performance with the undervolt.
Yeah, the undervolt really made a difference! I love free a performance boost :)
I'm going to be that noob, and say thank you for the information regarding lifting the laptop bottom up, so it helps the air flow. In the next few weeks I plan on getting a razer blade 16 rtx 4080 & with the amount of money I'm getting ready to spend I want to make sure I can extend the lifespan as much as possible.
We all have to start somewhere mate and anything you can do to help prolong the life of your system is worth looking into :)
Hey how is your laptop holding up after a year later?
Outstanding review thanks Dave. I'm so pleased that Razer listened & finally implemented the battery charging limiting. I really really want this one. Very interesting about the laptop stand too. I use one all the time, now I know they work just as well with the fans off I won't keep replacing them when the fans break (which they do around 14-20mths of daily use).
Thank you mate. I was actually really disappointed with the cooling pads results! I expected it to perform better than just the Razer stand I currently use! I guess the laptop still sits really low to this pad which limits its effectiveness! I may try and find another with fans closer to the blades vent holes
@@MashITTech yes that does make a difference I'm sure. I hear the laptop fans come on more on my machine when I have it on the cooling stand but forget to turn it on. And that one has the fans right under the intake vents. Enjoy your new baby hehe. :) (am jealous!)
haha thanks mate. I was expecting to keep the Alienware X16 this year (which arrives today) but it is going to have to REALLY impress me to change from this blade
Oh my God I don't know how to thank you sir. I don't have words to describe your hardwork in testing this laptop and covering everything in under 15 minutes.
Best full review of this laptop ever in the whole world. Best best best❤❤.
Thanks a lot sir. You did really great job. Keep it up sir.
Thanks so much for the kind words :)
@@MashITTech 🤩🤩🙌
Hi. Thx for the review. I saw on 12:25 when you were doing the cross-stress test, the blade went up to CPU: 35 W/ 82 C; GPU: 150 W/ 75 C and I was assuming that you used the custom boost+high preset (auto max fan speed)in Synapse. These numbers didn't look good as for the blade 15 (45 W + 90 W), the temps would be ~10 degrees lower at that same stupid 54 DB max fan mode. I'm quite curious how the machine would perform if left on the Balance mode (which better corresponds to the real use scenario), what would the powers be? (35 + 110 W?)How about the temperatures?
Any idea how these Blade 16s with the 4080 compare to the Asus M16s with the 4090 and mini leds?
Not sure if this was mentioned however the cooling pad looks like it sucks air and blows it downward. This means it is stealing airflow from underneath the laptop as the razer has intakes underneath and its exhaust in the rear. It explains why you saw no performance improvement. Based on how those fans are oriented on the cooling pad they would need to be the opposite direction blowing cool air into the laptop not taking it away.
Thanks for testing lower power adapters, its exactly what I wanted to know, got the new Blade 18 and want a 2nd 330W charger. One problem I have had with PD charging is that I have to put the computer to sleep & plug in USB-C, otherwise it wont charge ????? Strange!
Oh that is interesting! I haven't noticed the PD behaviour on mine! did you update the firmware? I would like a second 330w but it is bound to cost a fortune so I will stick with my older 230w for the time being
@@MashITTech Yes £250 from Razer store but out of stock !! Interesting you have the 330W Revision 1, my B18 came with 330W Revision 2 adapter... Can get Rev1 from China, but you know the score, takes weeks to come and if faulty then your stuffed !!!
Ouch £250 for a charger is insane! I know I waste a lot of money on tech but that is too steep even for me 😂
What about Macbook charger up to 100W or 140W? Is it safe due to higher wattage could be safer than lower one? What about battery life with versus the GAN charger? It will affect everything?
I didn't test a MacBook charger, but in theory it should work fine providing you use a decent 100w rated USBC cable. I will try and remember to bring my 140w Mac charger to the office to test tomorrow. It won't affect your battery's life or damage the laptop though so no problem there
@@MashITTech thanks for info.
Because I have imagined that I forgot or did not bring the 330w charger because there is no place to store it in the bag.
yes it is really useful being able to use the USBC as a backup. Heading to the office shortly and have my Mac charger with me :)
Great vid my friend. Always entertaining and informative.
Glad you enjoyed it
“Everyone” seems to bash Razer for one thing or another but other brands look like plastic, RGB junk. It also seems other competitors are having many issues with PC components failing due to poor assembly and software. When you look a Razers market share it’s understandable they get more complaints.
So after much research and contemplation, I finally bought the Razer 18” with RTX 4080 and very happy with its feel and performance. This review includes more usable data than I have seen in weeks/months and without the snarky comments. Thank you & subscribed👍
Thank you mate, and I am glad you are enjoying your Blade 18 (I am jealous as I could only afford to get one in and chose the 16 but part of me wishes I chose the 18!) Razer do get a lot of hate and I think a lot of it is unwarranted. I have heard horror stories of their CS but I have had every blade since about 2018 and I cannot knock their build quality and design and they are getting better every year! The blade 16 and 18 are a massive step up over the 15 and 17 IMHO due to the extra thickness which I will take every time over thinness for the extra cooling and performance!
@@MashITTech You bet. Please continue pushing the 16. I am a fanboy to no one or no thing. You are doing very good things here. Keep it up. Cheers🍺
Love this Deep Dives, most valuable piece of conten on channel. Where else you will see random charger behaviour check)
Glad to be able to help 😀
I cried a little when you said the Blade 16 performed better w/ the 100w charger than your older 3070ti Blade 😥 (I have the B14 3070 😄) But u can't have the latest and greatest at all times! Appreciate the review. Looking fwd to a Blade w/ them mini-LEDs yumm 😛
How is the battery life after undervolting? Another thing I'm interested is how it will compare to apple on same wattage. Will battery life be similar
I haven't done battery testing with the undervolt yet but will let you know soon :)
Battery life will not be as good as MacBooks but Meteorlake is 100% coming later this year but in low volume, limited stocks.
Meteorlake(laptop exclusive chips) will provide 1.5x+ efficiency compared to 13 gen laptops. It is based on Intel 4 node and EUV lithography.
Also almost 2 times faster igpu compared to 13 gen iris xe igpu.
We have geeked out over usb c power supplies and razer laptops before. Seems like they nailed it. My rb14 3070ti went into batter not balanced mode when presented with 100w usb c. So I bought an Alienware x14 but the keyboard drove me crazy. Fingers crossed for 2023 RB 14 with 16:10, backlit 2nd function keys for UK keyboards and a silver finish option 👍👍
I also have the 2021 RB14 and the PD on that is painfully slow makes your blade 15 with 3070ti seem like a speed demon 🤣 I too hope for a newly designed 14 like you!
At least razer allows you to undervolt. I got the alienware x16 and it hits 100c easily and undervolting is locked.
No way! My X16 arrives to day and I expected to be able to undervolt it :(
Should you switch CPU boost mode in power settings? It helps a lot with temps.
very helpful, thank you!
What kind of battery life do you get out of it when just being used for general computer use
Hey. How do I connect the laptop to the alienware aw3423dw. I have the same laptop. Do I just get a displayport to usb c cord and connect it directly into the monitor? Or will I need some sort of display port adapter and a thunderbolt 4 compatible cable?
Did you not get a usbc to display port cable in your box? I am sure I got one with mine. The usbc to DP is the best way to connect it up :)
@@MashITTech No I Didn't. Do You Mind Pointing Me In The Right Direction As To Which One To Get. I've Seen A Few That Were Just A USB C with 1 Connection, And Then I've Seen The Huge Ones That Have Multiple Ports That Cost An Arm And A Leg Like The Razor one At 350 dollars. As of now I only have 1 monitor but I will get two and really want the best connection and performance when I'm gaming
if you only want to connect one monitor and no peripherals with the cable just get this: www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Certified-Gold-Plated-Thunderbolt-Compatible/dp/B07RY75V7Q/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=36K7W10OVB6EF&keywords=usb%2Bc%2Bto%2Bdisplayport&qid=1691564400&sprefix=usb%2Bto%2Bdisplaypor%2Caps%2C261&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1. The thunderbolt dock you are also looking at is good if you plan to have multiple monitors and also plug in peripherals to the dock
@@MashITTech Thank you so much. So all I need for now is to connect my monitor directly to my laptop with that and I should be good to go?
Correct 👍
Any thoughts on trying to overclock the GPU on this laptop?
valuable info. thank you.
Thank you for the great video! How did you manage to score 29248 points on the Cinebench though? (@4:37) I have CPU Boost and fans at constant maximum (in Synapse), .125V undervolting (stays very stable during all stress tests) however I only got 26020 points on the test. It was actually a higher score 26,382 points before any undervolting. Is there anything else I'm missing? Thanks
I think the left usb-c port is actually usb gen 3.2, at least on the American website but it doe support dp 1.4.
Thanks Kevin! think I confused myself!
Thank you for this coherent testing. I have a couple of questions...1)about the screen - should I calibrate with xrite or similar to get better results, or its come calibrated from factory already? And does color profile work with Optimus on?... 2) can you check that resizable bar and dynamic boost 2 are there on 4090? Thanks
Sorry I do not have the 4090 and mini LED to test but I am sure they are. The screen profile works with Optimus and is pretty well calibrated at least on my unit but if you have an xrite or Spyder it is always worth checking it
I have the 2024 version blade 16 etc 4090 with oled screen. I play mostly world of Warcraft. What I’m new to is the balance, silence, turbo modes do? I’m trying to get the most fps and never tried undervolting. Any advice for newbies on undervolting.
Just wondering if you do undervolt your cpu, would it make the battery life longer?
Hi Mash! I am currently using the Razer Blade 17 2022. I just wondering if I am going to upgrade the RAM, which company do you recommend?
I tested crucial 4800mhz and the Kingston fury 4800mhz. The crucial was cheaper so I recommend those 👍
@@MashITTech Got it. I appreciate your help man!
Did anyone else have a problem while the battery health optimizer is set to on, the windows time remaining estimator jumps around every couple of seconds?
I haven't noticed that but I am going to check shortly
Between the Razer Blade 16 and Lenovo Legion 7i Pro (2023), which one would you pick for longer use?
that's tough. They really dumbed the pro 7i down this year, it is mostly plastic so I am not sure how well it will hold up over time. They are about to release a more premium 9i if you are not in a rush, but if you are set between 7i and blade 16, I would take the blade
I’m saving this video for later. In case I buy this laptop.
Also may you please make a comparison between the 4080 and the 4090.
I have a 4099 alienware in the way which will help me compare 4080 to 4090 for you 👍
I saw the video. Thank you sir. Sorry for the late reply. I’m still considering buying the laptop. I’ve saved enough money to buy it, but I’m waiting for any upcoming sales to take advantage off. A free warranty upgrade or any free useful products from razer would be nice. I wish you & your loved ones a happy life.
Hi , what modes would you recommend for gaming in 4k? Balanced or custom ( high cpu and gpu). Would you recommend using the boost and max speed option?
When it come to the best cooling pad right now, my recommendation for you is theIETS GT600, this thing help my X17r1 descreased 15C compared to flat on the desk. If you can't find the GT600 then the GT500v2 is also good enough.
Thank you mate. I am going to try and get one and repeat the test 👍
Silly question i hope not . Ive ways liked gaming laptops for portability and then like pluggin them into gaming monitors for gaming . Would this blade still knock out of the park compared to my asus m16 3070ti ?
If you get the 4080 or 4090 then yes, they are a massive step up. The 4060 and 4070 are a bit disappointing and a 3070 and 3080 are almost on par
Is anyone else's Core Voltage Offset disabled in Synapse? I swear it was enabled before but now it's greyed out...?
You might need to go into bios and disable undervolt protection
This video is four months old now. Still as a new razer blade 16 user I would like to ask a question.
Could a 100 watt PD charger slowly damage the battery? I mean the result in timespy is impressive. But if the system warns me about a low power charger, I am a bit vary to use usb c charging regularly. I fear my blade 16 might use the battery frequently during that time. That could decrease the lifetime of my sytem couldn't it?
In all honesty, it actually does the device good to have the battery regularly used. If you leave it at 100% power level and leave it constantly on charge whilst gaming you actually do more harm to the battery. This is also why Razer implemented a battery protector this year where you can stop the laptop charging constantly to 100%. Also I have been using mine regularly on PD with no issue and I really don't expect it to cause issues plus the laptop stays cooler as it is not running flat out which potentially can extend the life of the laptop
@@MashITTech
Thank you for your reply. I don't mind my blade 16 needing to recharge.
I fear that it, like an older lenovo legion 7 I used to own, starts rapidly switching between charging and discharging cycles. Have you noticed issues like that?
I think about testing it with a timespy stress test on 60 hearth refresh rate. If the blade can do that without discharging, I know that it is only using the 100 watt supplied. If it discharges it needs more. In that case it might switch between charging and discharging and it might be better to avoid using the 4080rtx when on PD.
I hoped that you tried something like that so that I don't have to ;)
@@MashITTech
It might be of some interessting to you: Without undervolting, my blade 16 with 4080rtx fails the timespy stress test (20 cycles) with only 42% stability. BUT it does not discharge the battery. That is kind of a win for me. Nobody expects amazing results while on PD. But the system works and windows did not show unusual charging or discharging events (using in powershell "powercfg /batteryreport"). So I will use the PD charger regularly.
Thanks again for your video. Looking forward to the next even though I hope I don't need it for some years.
Make sure you utilise the undervolt too as that gives you more performance per watt (so essentially free extra performance and very noticable on PD). I have been using my blade 16 regularly with only my thunderbolt dock and it handles my video editing, day to day work and light gaming amazing with just 1 cable! If I want to play some heavier AAA games I grab the charger
Nice vid as always mate! Can't wait for your deep dive on the m16/18.btw when undervolting, should I use the manual mode or the turbo mode? I undervolt my asus rog strix scar 17 se on performance mode. I'm afraid I'll brick it. Haven't touched the M16 yet.
BTW for a cooling pad, I suggest you buy the IETS GT300 AND GT 500. IT WILL LITERALLY DROP TEMPS BY 10-20 degrees haha
My m16 and m18 haven’t arrived yet (should be here next week so will be able to take a good look and answer you properly then and obviously do a deep dive for them 👌
@@MashITTech can't wait man! My M16 has been sitting in a box since it arrived. I'm currently daily driving my 3080 ti scar 17 se for now. I hope alienware unlocks the undervolting there too. The 12th gen I'm using is literally unusable without undervolting :(
Yeah, undervolt makes the world of difference! I wish I could undervolt my 4K blade 17 from last year too 😢
@@MashITTech I just dont get this intel 12th gen man. TBH I upgraded because I thought my old titan cpu wasnt enough to handle Ni No Kuni crossworlds because of the frame drops during boss hunt. So I got me a 12th gen adn a 13th gen... jesus oh lord the p and e core stuff and undervolt became so hard. I dont know whether I should undervolt on Turbo mode, performance mode or the manual mode...
You can undervolt on any mode and just choose the profile you prefer for either noise/thermals or performance
How long the optimum battery life will last on this laptop? I'm considering buying this one, but it seems they don't optimise the battery usage for small tasks.
Not amazing, I wouldn’t count on this lasting more than 3 hours max charge on the lowest setting.
You can always go into windows power plan and limit the cpu power (vague ik)by percentage depending on the scenario since that’s where this laptops achilles heel is.
Can you make a video talking about the september update, and how does it affects the undervolting? Keep the good work
U just have to disable the undervolt protection in the bios. Rest should stay the same
Super late and hope you respond. I have this same Razer Blade and for some reason even when I play at 1440p resolution hitting 120hz cap, My CPU still hits mid to high 80's. Did you adjust the Short Turbo and regular Turbo TDP numbers?
sorry just getting back through my messages. No, I dont usually adjust my TDP, just the undervolt is enough for mine
Eagerly waiting for your detailed review on M18. Any updates???
The X16 should arrive tomorrow and the M18 and M16 have been despatched so should be here next week 👍
Did you get one the 4 that were left at the london store?
I bought mine direct from razer website on launch day 👍
is 100deg Celsius normal temps when gaming at 4k? I played Dead Island 2 and it sat at 100c maxed out settings. First gaming laptop so I have no idea usual temps
No 80-90 is more "normal"
can u please provide your throttlestop profiles and settings ?!?!?!? PLEASE ;)
Can you add me to Instagram or Reddit and start a chat so I can send photos
Hi Dave! Not sure if you're tracking updates to this thread, but needed to ask... The Blade 16 with Mini LED has horrible blooming and color accuracy (no option for single zone like Asus). I see lots of posts - but, nothing really happening to fix this... I'm going to swap my machine for the QHD 240 ( -> that's your fault - since I can see you love the blade 18 so much! hehe) - but wish I didn't have to (I like 4K). Have you seen these problems on any of the Razers you're testing?
Hi Jesse, Sorry to hear it has blooming! Mini LED is totally prone to it but it wasn't to bad on the Legion 9's Panel I just tested. I haven't got my hands on the Razer Mini Led Panel so I cannot comment on that but the IPS QHD panel is amazing so I would definitely recommend switching for that (and maybe get them to give you the 18 instead as I am loving that laptop so much more than the 16 which has really surprised me)
First of all - you do an AMAZING job getting back to people - thank you!!! Just wanted to share that the ASUS mini LED I had was good. I think it’s limited to the BOE panels - and the fact that Razer has not released a single zone “switch” like the other laptop brands. Thanks again!
Thanks mate, I feel it is the least I can try and do if you guys watch my videos and take time to comment :)
Hi mate, did you install the latest Bios (1.07)/ Vbios from razer support? Balanced mode is completly broken now.. GPU temp ramp to the limit (86c) and perf mod cpu boost gpu high lost 1,5k on TS even with undervolt... don't know what to do...
oh no way! is this a new BIOS? I haven't noticed anything ping up in synapse.
@@MashITTech yeah, especially for rtx 4080 sku
Hi, you had to disable under volt protection bios right? I’m working on this now and that was the only thing that worked for me.
yes, they added that feature after I made the video!
Ok I disabled at did the whole thing. Cinebench 28,668 and temps down to 55 idle… why is not everyone doing this lol
I still have GPU and CPU set to Max and boost in synapse- all good? Theoretically fans should be quieter right?
Do you think with the 16’s bigger design it will help with longevity of the use of the laptop with its somewhat better thermals and being able to use more watts to previous years models? That’s always been my fear with razors is the hotness they produce and longevity of use with the hot thermals. Hopefully the battery charging limiter helps with the bloat issues. I just bought my first blade and it’s the 16 variant. Waiting patiently for it as it’s coming this upcoming week. But these are the things I’m worried about since I went with this instead of something like the scar 16. Just wanted your opinion on the matter.
I have a blade 14 with a 3070 and a ryzen 9 5900. I use it most days and nearly two years old and never had an issue with it, but I do keep it on a laptop stand for better cooling.
How has the trackpad been during typing? my mouse keep moving as i type
Have upgraded to the latest firmware? I have noticed this much less since I upgraded mine
@@MashITTech i have. Still terrible. Thank you for the swift reply
Would love to watch a deep dive of the Alienware M15r7 , or the 'Affordable Alienware' as you named it.
Looks to be great machine.
How is the battery life?
Hoping the full review will release tomorrow with more information but just briefly, 6:10 mins in our streaming test over wifi
amazing video like all ur videos ... i want ask you .. i want to make max tem for GPU like 60 .. is it possible adjust GPU to low volt ?
yes it sure is. I did a video on it a long time ago but I could really do with updating it. Leave it with me
13th gen Alienware when? My X16 is on the way
My x16 arrived an hour ago 😀
@@MashITTech NO WAY! Nice man, Hey I have a question.... Do you happen to have the 15" Alienware horizon laptop sleeve? I wanted to know if the X16 fits it
Are ya already working on the X16 video?
Sorry for slow response, been setting up the studio to start filming the X16 🤣 I don't have the sleeve but I can try and get hold of it. I still have my horizon commuter bag which I will be testing
@@MashITTech No worries bud, I never snagged a new alienware bag I actually have the Legion Active backpack, and have fell in love with it. I have an old alienware accessories pouch that is half moon shaped that fits in it like they were made for each other and it's been a fantastic bag. The horizon sleeve fits like a glove too haha. Can't wait to see the X16 video I'll keep an eye out for it.
Thank you for this video!
I have a 2022 blade 15 with i9-12900H - so tempted to upgrade…. Talk me out of it, haha.
Very nice in-depth review, Dave! Special thanks for undevolting test, much anticipated it! One question left behind - did you get some battery life improvement on your most economical profile? Thanks!
Thank you mate, and stupidly I forgot to check that! I will have a play and let you know
@@MashITTech Thanks, Dave! One of the major reasons I like your channel is your attention to audience :) Every question is answered, nice!
Viewed almost every video on your channel and thanks to you decided to hold back a little with upgrading and pass RTX3000 in favor of next gen CPUs and GPUs
haha I try my best :) and you made a good choice, the 4000 range is a good step up (except the 4070)
@@MashITTech Hi, Dave! Any update on undervolted battery life?
Amazing video. I've learned a lot from watching this and I love how descriptive you are. I've undervolted my cpu. Do you recommend using something like msi afterburner to undervolt the gpu as well? Razer doesn't allow you to undervolt the gpu with Synapse so I'm not sure if it's a sign to say that a cpu undervolt is fine but not a good idea for the gpu. Let me know what you think. Thanks
I do use MSI afterburner but I overclock rather than undervolt as that just gives you more speed for the same voltage. When I get time I will see how far I can undervolt and if its worth the effort
@@MashITTech That sounds great thanks for the reply. I have the Razer Blade 16 4090 version. Can you give me some advice on how I can go about overclocking the gpu with Msi afterburner? I used to overclock my desktop gpu but many years ago people would advise against overclocking a laptop due to heat. Will this shorten the lifespan and do you think it's safe. Thanks
@@mysterenigma9361 Hello, I bough RB 16 4090, do you use it battery removed? Because I dont know people are worried about battery, and What is your solution? Thank you
This is a really good video, better than the crap you usually make
wow thanks mate, my videos must be getting better and better
@@MashITTech He called your videos "crap" . That wasn't a compliment, hmmm? 🙄
he is a friend and fellow TH-camr having a laugh 😂
You didn't talk about the display
what do you mean? I talk about the display in the review
Hey man, thank you so much for these videos! They've been great and very helpful! Used your previous one to open my Razer Blade 16. Not that it was difficult, but at least your video gave me the confidence I needed it. On another note, you talked about testing the "two Thunderbolt ports" on the laptop, but I was under the impression that only the one to the right (on the side with the HDMI port) is actually Thunderbolt and the other is just regular USB C 3.2. Can you confirm? Thanks in advance!
You are right, I got myself confused! Glad you find the videos useful :)
@@MashITTech oh, no worries. I was actually hoping for having the two ports being Thunderbolt 😅... Although to be completely honest I don't know if that makes too much of a difference or not 🤷♂️
USBC is still a great port port so its not a big deal :)
are these laptops trash? people say it can't hold a charge for more than 4 hours, gets hot for simple tasks, and fans are loud among many many things
No, they are not trash! battery life is rubbish but all intel gaming laptops have rubbish battery life. I got almost 6 hours of light use. The fans are surprisingly pleasant in anything other than max fan mode :)
Razer just disabled undervolting in their latest update due to security concerns raised by Microsoft. Would have to roll back the BIOS and also roll back Synapse, which is impossible.
I have just heard about this and have yet to update synapse and bios, going to see if I can find a way to block the bios update. This is terrible when it was a feature that was included in synapse and genuinely helped performance and heat
Spot on - My temperatures rocket to 100 degrees again. Cinebench R23 single runs have gone from 33400 under-volted down to 29300 on my Blade 16 4090.@@MashITTech
@@MashITTech ps - about your plan, I found this "It is currently impossible to roll back Synapse to avoid losing the max-fan toggle, even if you can keep undervolting by opting out of the latest BIOS update" - they force you to choose between losing UV or losing Max Fan.
Fortunately for me, I don’t use max fans. I like a quiet laptop so currently run in balanced with undervolt via TS which gives me great quiet performance. Without this the laptop would be nowhere near as enjoyable 😢
Nice! You'll be ok and you can block Synapse if you like. CPU-Z Bench with UV was: Single = 863.3 / Multi = 14863.7. Won't be seeing those numbers again unless Razer gives us a toggle and lets us decide about the Plundervolt exploit ourselves. UV on this Blade 16 was absolutely brilliant. Such a shame. @@MashITTech
alienware m18 and m16 review next? :)
No, I still haven’t received them yet! The x16 arrives tomorrow so that’s first and the m18/m16 should arrive next week 👍
Me typing in razer blade 16,half of the videos i see “linus tech tips was hacked”👁️👄👁️
You cannot scroll more than half a page without seeing a video on it :) Maybe Linus hacked it himself to make a good video 🤣 I would for the 2.5mil views he got today!
if it is your personal machine you should take those stickers off
I keep them on as I know it bothers you 🤣
Razer may be the most expensive and the not the best performing gaming laptop on the market I always have the best experiences with them. Snapse software is also so far ahead of other laptop software that synapse alone is worth the razer tax.
And main test is missing - this is a laptop - performance unplugged...
What were you looking for? Improvements when unplugged?
Another episode of I can’t afford it 😩😔, recently I broke my laptop when i was going to college, man i put 3 years savings on it, bought it in a rush because the semester has started, i got it from Newegg with a scam price because BestBuy refused my payment. All my work on it, man it is just a heartbreaking.
hard pass for razer with the current 13-14 gen. you have a ticking time bomb
You should wait anyways with how close we are to the 50 series but these are functionally completely different CPU’s with motherboard power and voltage controls that aren’t being pushed to compete with other motherboards because… it’s well… a laptop….
If that’s what’s stopping you then just get it because that’s not how that works
Hi Dave!
Just wanted to follow up with you! Please check your emails when you are available, thank you!
Best,
Azio
Let me check now!
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@MashIT can you undervolt on battery @MashITTech
Yes you can mate :)
i tried to buy one of the usb c charger 100w for razerblade 16 2023 and had to take it back as said was not enough power to charge device .. do you know how to fix this problem or do i need to find another charger . i am stuck . thanks @mashit
like i dont think it was charging my laptop
What brand did you test? I will dig out the models I have used for you
Thanks for posting this video. As a UK user, how do you rate Razer’s customer service? I have bought from Dell previously and have had good service from them. Very nervous about shelling ou £3600 on a Razer product which seems to have limited support.
In all honesty I have never had to use it and I currently have the following blades: Blade 15 2020, 2021, 2022 Blade 14, blade 17 2021, blade 17 2022 and the blade 16 plus a host of accessories. Now I might have just been very lucky never needing to use it so if this is a worry I would buy the blade from Amazon so you have their amazing customer service as a back up
@@MashITTech that was my thinking too (buy from Amazon). I need to look into Razer Care and if it’s available in the uk and of course, how much it costs on top of that £3600!! Also need to get an upgrade to Win11 Pro for work use.🤔
yeah its a pricey purchase. I am pretty sure I was offered to buy Razer care for my blade 16 after I bought it, I will dog out the email and see how much it was
I absolutely love my Blade 16 but I’m considering returning it specifically because of the limited support. Razer care isn’t available in the UK and no laptop insurer will insure anything valued at over £3000. I had a problem with a work Blade 15 where the graphics just gave up completely and the Razer customer service was a bit of a nightmare. My blade 13 from 2016 is still running perfectly though! I’m hoping that the thicker design of the 16 will give it a better longevity