Razer is the kind of company that wants to offer the latest in technology as soon as it become available. When Intel announced the arrival of H-series 9th gen Core processors, Razer was one of the first out of the gate with an Intel 9th gen Core i7 offering. The Intel 9th gen Blade 15 supplants the 8th gen Blade 15 while adding two new display options (240 Hz IPS and 60 Hz OLED), faster USB ports (up to 20 Gbps), and faster wireless (802.11ax/Wi-Fi 6) to be one of the most advanced for its category.

Other than the changes above, the Intel 9th gen Blade 15 Advanced Model is physically identical to the Intel 8th gen Blade 15 Advanced Model and so all of our comments on the chassis, keyboard, trackpad, and audio still apply here. GPU options remain identical ranging from the RTX 2060 to the RTX 2070 Max-Q and RTX 2080 Max-Q.

Our test unit today is the higher-end Advanced Model configuration equipped with a Core i7-9750H CPU, RTX 2080 Max-Q CPU, 240 Hz FHD display, and an Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 WLAN module for about $3000 USD. Lesser Intel 9th gen configurations with "only" a 144 Hz display are also available starting at $2000 USD. For this review, we'll be comparing our Intel 9th gen Blade 15 Advanced Model to its immediate predecessor to see what kinds of benefits the new CPU and RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU can bring to the table.

Direct competitors include other flagship ultra-thin gaming laptops such as the 15.6-inch MSI GS65, Aorus 15, Lenovo Legion Y740, Acer Predator Triton 700, Alienware m15, Walmart Overpowered 15, and the recently released Asus Zephyrus S GX502.

For more information on the Blade 15 OLED, see our comparison page here.

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