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Razer Blade 18 gets new chips, $7,000 price tag for top model

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Razer has updated its Blade 18 laptop for 2026, featuring new Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics. The high-end configuration reaches a price of $7,000, with RAM options up to 128GB. Despite the internal upgrades, the laptop retains its substantial weight and historically poor battery life, with a 99Wh battery capacity. AI

IMPACT This high-performance laptop could be used for AI development or running AI models locally.

RANK_REASON This is a product update for a consumer laptop, not a core AI development.

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Razer Blade 18 gets new chips, $7,000 price tag for top model

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Will Shanklin) ·

    Razer updates the Blade 18 with new chips, a specced-out model costs $7,000

    The 2026 model adds the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor.

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