Razer Blade Stealth (12.5-inch, 2016)

Premium lightweight design ; Excellent CPU performance ; Dedicated graphics card ; Dazzling display

Average battery life with RGB lighting turned off ; Could do with more ports ; Fingerprint magnet ; Stingy storage

The Razer Blade Stealth 13 (2019) is a superb ultrabook, surpassing the likes of the MacBook Air in almost every category while flaunting charisma that will no doubt lure in the gamer crowd

Captivatingly colorful display ; Greatly improved battery life ; Faster overall performance

Cumbersome charger ; Keyboard needs more travel ; Lacks SD card reader

With an extended battery life and even faster performance, Razer has perfected its Ultrabook offering, the Blade Stealth.

Amazing build quality ; Fully customizable keyboard ; Vibrant and bright display

Extremely short battery life ; Long recharging cycle

Razer's first take on the Ultrabook format has resulted in one of the finest 12-inch laptops, but short battery life holds it back from joining the Ultrabook elite.

Gorgeous looks, with the funky keyboard LEDs on or off ; Impressive gaming potential when hooked up to the Core ; Fantastic screen if you shell out for the QHD model

Battery life isn’t the best ; Core is an expensive add-on ; Touchpad is a little on the small side

Why choose between style and stamina, and playing Skyrim with all the fancy effects? The Blade does both - as long as you invest in the Core

The Razer Blade Stealth is an accomplished little laptop that can sidle up to the flashiest ultraportable laptops without seeming like the weird gamer kid in the corner. It’s slim, it’s moody, and you can tweak its personality with the multi-colour...

The Razer Blade Stealth includes a Core i7 processor and high-res touchscreen even in its lowest-end configuration; it has more ports than other 12-inch laptops and a fun Chroma backlit keyboard.

It's bigger and heavier than 12-inch laptops from Apple, Asus and others. The thick bezel around the screen feels dated and configuration options are limited.

The Razer Blade Stealth offers better specs for less money than the competition, and includes features others lack, such as a high-res touch screen and full-size USB ports. The design is slick, the price is right, but it's not as slim and portable as...

The Razer Blade Stealth is slimmer and lighter than similar laptops from Dell and Apple. Even the base model includes a Core i7 processor and fun Chroma backlit keyboard, and future expansion via an external graphics box for gaming is promising.

Battery life takes a nosedive with the 4K screen. The promised add-on gaming module still has no price or release details.

The Razer Blade Stealth is a rare mix of slick design, great performance and top-notch value in a laptop -- but the great-looking 4K screen on the top-end model takes a major hit on battery life.

We’re impressed with the Razer Blade Stealth’s design and specs for under $1000 and will be a great option for those looking for a truly portable gaming laptop. We’re still waiting on a price for the Razer Core but we like the idea of being able to get...

The Razer Blade Stealth is a sleek ultraportable with a nice port selection that’s excellent for productivity and even some light gaming--but it runs too hot.