Razer Blade 15 / Razer Blade Pro 17
This is what the devices offer: Manufacturer Razer has introduced the Razer Blade 15 (15 inches) and the Razer Blade Pro 17 (17 inches), two new devices of its gaming notebooks.
Both devices are powered by a 10th-generation Intel i7 processor and are optionally equipped with a new GeForce RTX 3060, RTX 3070, or RTX 3080. The notebooks also offer Full HD, QHD, and UHD displays. For Full HD, you get screens with up to 360 Hz.
How much do the devices weigh? The Razer Blade 15 weighs 2.14 kg. The larger Razer Blade Pro 17 is slightly heavier at 2.75 kg.
What is special about it? Special attention is given to the built-in display. For the first time, there are also QHD displays with more than 144 Hz. We have already introduced the new gaming notebooks from Razer in detail on MeinMMO.
Price and release date: The gaming notebooks can already be pre-ordered from Razer since January 12, 2021. Prices for the cheapest device start at €1,799.99 and go up to €3,599.99.
Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15
This is what the device offers: After Asus relied on Intel’s Comet Lake chip in its earlier models, in 2021 it will use AMD for its processors. The new gaming laptop from Asus will come with either a Ryzen 7 5800H or Ryzen 9 5900HX.
In addition, a GeForce RTX 3070 with 8 GB or an RTX 3080 with 16 GB video memory can be selected. The 15-inch model is equipped with a 120 Hz panel that offers resolutions up to 4K. However, it is a pity that the Zephyrus Duo 15 will not offer Thunderbolt support.
How much does the device weigh? The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 is said to weigh 2.4 kg.
What is special about it: The biggest feature is certainly the second smaller monitor placed between the screen and the keyboard. This can be used to display additional windows or as an extension of the normal 15.6-inch display.
Price and release date: The ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE is expected to be available in Germany from the middle of the first quarter of 2021, starting at 2,499 euros.
MSI GE66 and GE76 Raider
This is what the devices offer: MSI has introduced two fast gaming notebooks with 15.2 and 17.3-inch screens: the GE66 and GE76 Raider.
While the GE66 Raider offers a 15.6-inch display, the GE76 is slightly larger and heavier at 17.3 inches. Besides the screen size, the two devices do not differ significantly from each other.
Inside, an Intel Core i9-10980HK, one of the fastest mobile processors available today, works in combination with a GeForce RTX 3070 or RTX 3080. Buyers can also choose between a 300 Hz and a 240 Hz screen, but the screen resolution remains Full HD. A version with an AMD processor is not yet planned. With 2.8 kg, the gaming laptop also turns out to be quite heavy.
How much do the devices weigh? The smaller GE66 Raider is said to weigh 2.38 kg, while the larger variant (GE76 Raider) is slightly heavier at 2.9 kg.
What is special about it? The device is available in a particularly stylish version with a dragon engraving and RGB lighting. If you don’t want that, you can also order the device without engraving.
Price and release date: MSI has not yet announced when the devices will be released. We also do not know anything about the prices yet.
On the last page, you will find three more gaming notebooks that were presented at CES 2021.
