Razer 17.3" Razer Blade 17 Gaming Laptop

BH #RA090423NED3 • MFR #RZ09-0423NED3-R3U1
Razer 17.3" Razer Blade 17 Gaming Laptop
Key Features
  • 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 14-Core (12th Gen)
  • 16GB DDR5 RAM | 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • 17.3" 2560 x 1440 QHD 240 Hz Display
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (8GB GDDR6)
Level up to pro-grade gaming experiences and content creation with the 17.3" Razer Blade 17 Gaming Laptop from Razer, which packs a ton of performance into a portable design. It's driven by a powerful 12th generation Intel Core i7 14-core processor that features six Performance cores with a 4.8 GHz Turbo Boost Max 3.0 speed to run demanding games and applications while the Efficiency cores handle background tasks. Game levels, media clips, and applications load at lightning speeds from the 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 solid-state drive while the 16GB of DDR5 memory helps to deliver smooth multitasking with large video project files. But perhaps the most impressive aspect of the Razer Blade 17 is its 2560 x 1440, 240 Hz G-Sync display, which is backed by dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics to deliver stunningly smooth graphics and high-frame rates in addition to advanced features such as real-time ray tracing and artificial intelligence. You can customize your computing experience to fit your mood, game, and style by customizing the keyboard's Razer Chroma RGB lighting effects and syncing them with compatible peripherals.
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Razer Blade 17 17.3" Overview

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Level up to pro-grade gaming experiences and content creation with the 17.3" Razer Blade 17 Gaming Laptop from Razer, which packs a ton of performance into a portable design. It's driven by a powerful 12th generation Intel Core i7 14-core processor that features six Performance cores with a 4.8 GHz Turbo Boost Max 3.0 speed to run demanding games and applications while the Efficiency cores handle background tasks. Game levels, media clips, and applications load at lightning speeds from the 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 solid-state drive while the 16GB of DDR5 memory helps to deliver smooth multitasking with large video project files. But perhaps the most impressive aspect of the Razer Blade 17 is its 2560 x 1440, 240 Hz G-Sync display, which is backed by dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics to deliver stunningly smooth graphics and high-frame rates in addition to advanced features such as real-time ray tracing and artificial intelligence. You can customize your computing experience to fit your mood, game, and style by customizing the keyboard's Razer Chroma RGB lighting effects and syncing them with compatible peripherals.

Packed with Power
The 12th generation Intel Core i7 14-core processor, which can reach Turbo Boost Max 3.0 speeds of 4.8 GHz, works with the 16GB of 4800 MHz DDR5 memory and 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD to load and multitask the most demanding applications and games at lighting speed.
Fast Graphics
Enjoy liquid smooth and sharp images, even during intense action scenes, with the 17.3" screen, which supports a 240 Hz refresh rate and a crisp 2560 x 1440 QHD resolution. The display is also factory calibrated to support 100% of the DCI-P3 color spectrum, making ideal for viewing and creating lifelike photos and videos.
NVIDIA RTX
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics card delivers high frame rates with built-in artificial intelligence while enhancing your gaming experiences using real-time ray tracing to create realistic shadows and reflections. The dedicated graphics can also accelerate the performance of select content-creating and live-streaming applications.
NVIDIA G-Sync
Support for NVIDIA G-Sync helps to practically eliminate screen tearing, stuttering, and other artifacts.
Low-Latency Wi-Fi
Connect to high-speed Wi-Fi 6E compatible networks to utilize the 6 GHz band, providing you with enough bandwidth for smooth gaming, video streaming, and live stream broadcast experiences.
Play It Loud
This gaming laptop includes an 8-speaker system that's enhanced with THX Spatial Audio, which is designed to fully immerse you in movies, games, and music. Connect a headset to the 3.5mm audio jack or pair the computer with a wireless Bluetooth for listening privacy.
Quick Login
The built-in infrared 1080p webcam is Windows Hello compatible, allowing you to log in with just a glance.
Fully Connected
Transfer up to 40 Gb/s with compatible devices with the two Thunderbolt 4 ports. There are also three 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports available, and the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port supports up to 15W of power delivery.
Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt 4 is a hardware interface that utilizes the reversible USB Type-C connector and features a maximum throughput of 40 Gb/s when used with compatible devices. The connector also transmits data via USB4 at up to 20 Gb/s, and dual-bandwidth DisplayPort allows you to connect one 8K monitor or up to two 4K displays simultaneously. Additionally, you can daisy chain up to six devices from a single Thunderbolt 4 port.
Razer Chroma RGB
The built-in gaming keyboard features per-key RGB lighting that can be customized with a variety of dazzling effects and synchronized with Razer Chroma compatible peripherals such as mice and headsets.
Upgradeable Storage
The Razer Blade 17 includes two M.2 slots, both of which support up to 4TB PCIe 4.0 SSDs.
Windows 11 Home
A New Start Position
Windows 11 has been completely redesigned from its predecessor to emphasize productivity, creativity, and ease of use. The customizable Start Menu is now at the center of the taskbar and utilizes the cloud, allowing you to quickly find and access recent files, regardless of what platform or device was previously used to view them. The streamlined Start Menu design also lets you pin apps and recent files in addition to powering down the system.
Making Productivity a Snap
Multitask with speed and efficiency with the ability to snap apps side by side. Snap Layouts and Snap Groups help to keep your windows organized using different layouts that are designed to fully optimize your screen space, no matter its size and resolution. Windows 11 also remembers their positions, so you can resume from where you left off when selecting Snap Groups from the task bar, allowing you to switch between both individual applications and entire projects. Snap Layouts are also automatically restored when docking laptops with external monitors.
Microsoft Teams Integration
Stay connected with friends, family, coworkers, and clients with Microsoft Teams Chat integrated onto the Windows 11 taskbar. With a touch, you can connect to your contacts via text, voice, and video, regardless of whether they're using Windows, Android, or iOS devices. You can also communicate with those who don't have the Teams app installed using two-way SMS messaging.
Adapting to You
The Adaptive Input feature automatically optimizes the Windows 11 interface to however you prefer to interact with your device, whether it's using a mouse, keyboard, touch, voice, or handwriting.
Next Level Gaming
Windows 11 is designed to deliver smooth, immersive gaming experiences with DirectX 12 Ultimate providing realistic graphics at high frame rates while Auto HDR automatically adjusts your game's lighting and contrast for high dynamic range. DirectStorage technology streamlines data access to better take advantage of high-speed devices such as NVMe solid-state drives and directly from graphics cards without dragging down the CPU, which minimizes load times while helping to reduce artifacts such as texture popping. Topping it all off is Xbox Game Pass integration, which provides you with access to a massive library of games with a membership subscription.
Redesigned Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Store is rebuilt from the ground up for a streamlined experience when looking for content such as apps, games, movies, and shows. Apps downloaded from the Store have been tested for security and family safety. Android apps will also be available on the Microsoft Store through the Amazon Appstore and can be used directly on your PC from the taskbar or Start Menu.

Razer Blade 17 17.3" Specs

Key Specs
Operating System
Windows 11 Home (64-Bit)
Processor
Intel Core i7-12800H (12th Gen)
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti with 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Installed RAM
16 GB
Display Size
17.3"
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
Touchscreen
No
Total Installed Capacity
1 TB
Inputs/Outputs
2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) / Supports Video Alt Mode and Power Delivery
1x USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 / Supports Video Alt Mode and 15 W Power Delivery
3x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
Display I/O
1x HDMI
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Tri-Band (2.4, 5, & 6 GHz) with MU-MIMO Support
Bluetooth
5.2
Weight
4.43 lb / 2.01 kg
Performance
Processor
Intel Core i7-12800H (12th Gen)
CPU
14-Core: 
1.8 to 4.8 GHz Performance (6 Cores)
1.8 to 3.7 GHz Efficiency (8 Cores)
L3 Cache
24 MB
Graphics Type
Dedicated
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti with 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Installed RAM
16 GB
Display
Panel Type
LCD
Display Size
17.3"
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
Touchscreen
No
Finish
Anti-Glare / Matte
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3
Refresh Rate
240 Hz
Response Time
3 ms
Variable Refresh Technology
G-Sync
Storage and Expansion
Total Installed Capacity
1 TB
Storage Drive Type
1x 1 TB / M.2 NVMe SSD
Storage Expansion
1x M.2 Slot [In Use]
1x M.2 Slot [Available]
Inputs / Outputs
Inputs/Outputs
2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) / Supports Video Alt Mode and Power Delivery
1x USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 / Supports Video Alt Mode and 15 W Power Delivery
3x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
Display I/O
1x HDMI
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output
Network I/O
No
Built-In Speakers
8
Built-In Microphones
2
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Communications
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Tri-Band (2.4, 5, & 6 GHz) with MU-MIMO Support
Bluetooth
5.2
Cellular Support
No
GPS
No
Webcam
User-Facing: 1080p
Battery
Battery Chemistry
Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)
Capacity
4-Cell: 82 Wh
Keyboard & Mouse
Keyboard
Built-In Chiclet-Style Keyboard with Backlight
Pointing Device
TouchPad
General
Security
Dedicated Hardware TPM Security Chip, Facial Recognition
Power Supply
280 W with USB-C
Dimensions
15.6 x 10.2 x 0.8" / 395 x 260 x 19.9 mm
Weight
4.43 lb / 2.01 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
10.465 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
18.3 x 14.4 x 4"

Razer Blade 17 17.3" Reviews

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Is the battery user replaceable?

Is the battery user replaceable?
Asked by: Clifford
The battery in the Razer 17.3" Razer Blade 17 Gaming Laptop BH #RA090423NED3 is not user replaceable.
Answered by: Reuben
Date published: 2023-06-14

Is the HDMI port the newest 2.1 version?

Is the HDMI port the newest 2.1 version?
Asked by: Anthony
Yes, this Razer 17.3" Razer Blade 17 Gaming Laptop has HDMI 2.1.
Answered by: Sagi
Date published: 2022-08-02

will the thunderbolt port be compatible with my ...

will the thunderbolt port be compatible with my uad apollo thunderbolt audio interface?
Asked by: Rodrigo
Yes, the Apollo interface is compatible with macOS and Windows.
Answered by: Miguel
Date published: 2022-02-15

Will it support 240v AC input?

Will it support 240v AC input?
Asked by: ROHIT
Yes, the power adapter supports 100-240v.
Answered by: Geoffrey
Date published: 2022-02-15

is this a 2022?

is this a 2022?
Asked by: Roy
Yes, this Razer 17.3" Razer Blade 17 Gaming Laptop is a 2022 model.
Answered by: Geoffrey
Date published: 2022-06-10

Does the 12th gen i9 model have touchscreen?

Does the 12th gen i9 model have touchscreen?
Asked by: Michael
The Razer 17.3" Razer Blade 17 Gaming Laptop BH #RA090423PEF3 • MFR #RZ09-0423PEF3-R3U1 does not have a touchscreen.
Answered by: Zev
Date published: 2022-03-29

What is the TGP ON THIS BEAST?

What is the TGP ON THIS BEAST?
Asked by: Santiago
The current range for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (16GB GDDR6) chipset would be (80 - 175 Watt TGP). However we are still waiting to see benchmarks of the chip to deem a more accurate assessment.
Answered by: dariusb
Date published: 2022-05-29

Will it work and charge in India with no ...

Will it work and charge in India with no complications??
Asked by: Dev
Besides having to change the plug type you should have no issues.
Answered by: Bennie
Date published: 2022-02-15
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