T
he Razer Blade 15 is a mainstay among gaming laptops, the trailblazer
for a category of thin and attractive mobile machines in the 2010s. The
competition has caught up in many ways, but the premium look and
feel of the classic Blade 15 design is still top-class. The 2020 version of the
Blade 15 Advanced Edition boasts mainly internal upgrades—our pricey review
unit includes an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super (Max-Q) GPU and a 300Hz
display—while some smaller tweaks iteratively improve the design. The
performance doesn’t stand a level above competitors, but none can quite match
the combination of aesthetics and performance. Those with deep pockets will
enjoy its premium feel, power, and long battery life, but the Editors’ Choice
Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX502 is a better value, and the Acer Predator Triton
500 delivers similar performance for less.Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition
(2020): Top-End Power
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