Slimmer and with OLED, but only the RTX 5070 Laptop – Razer Blade 14 2025 Review

More multimedia than gamer?

Verdict – Blade 14 2025 is a very good all-rounder

Just like the new, the 2025 model of the Blade 14 gets slimmer and lighter. The chassis is still extremely sophisticated with perfect build quality. There are still plenty of ports, you get a comfortable keyboard, and the clickpad is excellent, but there is still room for improvements in terms of the sound system. The new OLED screen offers great image quality with fast response times and accurate colors, but the brightness (especially in HDR mode) could be higher.

Razer uses the AMD mobile processor Ryzen AI 9 365 in combination with soldered RAM, which is a downgrade compared to last year. You can get up to 64 GB RAM, but the two SO-SIMM slots of the previous models were simply much more convenient. The CPU performance is just slightly better compared to the old Ryzen 9 8945HS.

The new generation of the RTX 5070 Laptop runs with a TGP of up to 115 Watts and the performance is completely okay in general, but the amount of 8 GB VRAM results in some limitations, especially in the QHD resolution. We would basically recommend sticking to the 1080p resolution, where there are no major issues. The 1080p gaming performance of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 with the RTX 5070 Ti Laptop is not that much better. You can start to see the real benefit of the 5070 Ti Laptop in the QHD resolution.

However, the is around 1000 Euros more expensive and the price performance ratio is good with an RRP of 2399 Euros. The worse equipped Zephyrus G14 with the slower RTX 5060 Laptop, 16 GB RAM and the Ryzen 9 270 already costs 2299 Euros. If you are looking for a mobile all-rounder with good 1080p gaming capabilities, the Blade 14 is a great choice.

Pros

+high-quality and sturdy metal chassis

+many ports /Wi-Fi 7

+high system performance

+comfortable input devices

+great image quality with accurate colors

+fastest version of the RTX 5070 Laptop

+very fast card reader

Cons

–very loud while gaming

–soldered RAM

–limited HDR brightness

–limited to the RTX 5070 Laptop

–PWM flickering

Price and Availability

230W Blade Laptop Charger Compatible with Razer Blade 17 14 15 16 RZ09-0248 RC30-0248 RC30-0238 RTX3070 RTX3060 RTX3080 RTX4060 RTX4070 Blade Pro 17 4K Gaming Laptops (2018-2025) Power Adapter

Razer Blade 14 (2025), Ryzen AI 9 365, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, GeForce RTX 5070, DE (RZ09-05306GS3-R3G1)

Table of Contents

1. Verdict – Blade 14 2025 is a very good all-rounder
2. Specifications
3. Case – High quality and noticeably more compact
4. Connectivity – USB 4 and a fast card reader
5. Input Devices – Keyboard with per-key illumination
6. Display – Blade 14 now with 120-Hz OLED
7. Performance – 2025 Blade 14 without upgradeable RAM
8. Emissions – Loud cooling unit
9. Energy Management – Improved stamina
10. Notebookcheck Rating
11. Potential Competitors in Comparison

Razer updates Blade 14 and equips it with a slimmer as well as lighter chassis, just like we saw on the larger There is also a new OLED screen for the 14-inch gamer, which is driven by Nvidia’s latest mobile GPUs. However, the RTX 5070 Laptop (115 Watts) is the fastest option. The processor is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 in combination with 32 GB RAM, but you can also get 64 GB. Our review unit with the 1 TB SSD as well as 32 GB RAM costs $2499 and is therefore $200 cheaper than the previous model at launch. 

Specifications

AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 10 x 2 – 5 GHz, 70 W PL2 / Short Burst, 60 W PL1 / Sustained, Strix Point (Zen 5)

Graphics adapter

Core: 2632 MHz, RAM: 1500 MHz, 115 W TDP ( including 15 W Dynamic Boost), 576.80, Advanced Optimus

Memory

32 GB  

, LPDDR5x-8000, Dual-Channel, onboard

Display

14.00 inch 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixel 243 PPI, ATNA40CU05-0, OLED, glossy: yes, HDR, 120 Hz

Mainboard

AMD Promontory/Bixby FCH

Storage

1024 GB  852 GB free

Weight-1.615 kg ( = 56.97 oz / 3.56 pounds), Power Supply: 624 g ( = 22.01 oz / 1.38 pounds)

Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

Case – High quality and noticeably more compact

The basic design with the black aluminum chassis and the illuminated Razer logo on the lid did not change, but the 2025 model is a bit slimmer (16.2 vs. 18 mm for the 2024 Blade 14) as well as lighter (1.62 vs. 1.87 kg). Both the build quality as well as the stability are on a very high level. We can neither dent the base unit, nor provoke creaking sounds. The slim lid also holds up well. All in all, the chassis quality is slightly better compared to the big rival Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, where the hinges are still an issue. This is no problem here and the maximum opening angle is 135 degrees. The only issue is that the surfaces are very prone to fingerprints and you will have to clean them regularly. There is also a white (Mercury) option as an alternative.

The new Blade 14 is a bit more compact than the with the two high-end GPU options (5070 Ti Laptop/5080 Laptop), but the SKU with the regular RTX 5070 Laptop is just as slim. However, all models of the Zephyrus G14 are slightly lighter. Razer ships the Blade 14 with a compact 200W GaN power supply, which tips the scale at 624 grams.

Connectivity – USB 4 and a fast card reader

The port situation of the Blade 14 is convincing. In addition to two modern USB-C 4.0 ports (which can also be used to charge the laptop with up to 100 Watts), there are two regular USB-A ports, which is still very convenient in practice. The new microSD-card reader on the right side is very fast with transfer rates of more than 200 MB/s in combination with our reference card (Angelbird AV Pro V60). The Wi-Fi module (MediaTek MT7925) supports Wi-Fi 7 as well as Bluetooth 5.4 and manages high and stable transfer rates in our Wi-Fi test. We did not experience any signal quality issues during our review period, either. The 1080p webcam does its job, but the pictures are not particularly good. Facial recognition via IR sensor is supports and the Blade 14 is a Copilot+ laptop with support for Microsoft’s enhanced AI features (studio effects for webcam, live captions, etc.).