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their brightness in nits (candelas per square meter) at
50% and 100% brightness.
The one downside to the new Razer is its drop in battery
life, which is surprising. The 11th Gen processor
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rate switch, but the Advanced Model always showed
subpar stamina, a marked turn from the above-average
result of most Razer laptops.
A WORTHY UPDATE
Briefer battery life aside, this is a welcome update to the
perennial-favorite Razer Blade 15. A new processor
adds a bit of pep, there are a load of fast and sharp
display options, the webcam is improved, and unsightly
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years. The diminished battery life hurts, and the price
remains lofty, but this is a premium product going up
against premium competitors. This relatively minor
refresh isn’t quite worthy of an Editors’ Choice award,
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and most portable high-end gaming laptops available.
The Advanced
Model always
showed subpar
stamina, a marked
turn from the
above-average
result of most
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