Razer has announced a 2026 refresh of its Blade 18 gaming laptop, featuring Intel’s Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and an RTX 5090 GPU. The updated model maintains a noise level under 50 dB in performance mode, making it suitable for both gaming and professional work. The laptop is expected to compete with last year’s model, which may still offer better value due to recent memory price fluctuations. The new Blade 18 is set to showcase enhanced performance while maintaining a sleek design, with RGB lighting and a focus on multimedia components like a gaming controller and headphones. (notebookcheck.net)
The refresh highlights Intel’s growing presence in the high-end laptop market, as the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus represents a significant step forward in hybrid CPU architecture. This new processor is designed to handle demanding tasks more efficiently than previous generations, offering improved multitasking and thermal management. The inclusion of the RTX 5090 GPU further solidifies the Blade 18’s position as a top-tier gaming and creative workstation. (notebookcheck.net)
