The all-new Razer Blade Stealth 13

Razer.WolfPack · 2018-12-04T15:58:27+00:00

Work faster. Game more. The new Razer Blade Stealth 13 is made to take you places: http://rzr.to/bladestealth Hey Insiders! The Razer Blade Stealth 13 has always excelled as the ultimate productivity ultraportable laptop. Now, it’s been completely redesigned with NVIDIA GeForce MX150 4GB graphics and the new Whisky Lake Intel Core i7 processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 4.6 GHz. With up to 4X improved graphics performance, you can run games like Overwatch and Fortnite at buttery smooth framerates. And with increased battery life of up to 13 hours, you can stay productive for even longer. Featuring 60% thinner bezels and up to 4K resolution with 100% sRGB color space, the Razer Blade Stealth is made for visual clarity in content creation or entertainment. For gaming and productivity, a thin bezel Full HD Matte option is also available. No matter which model you pick, the Razer Blade Stealth displays are individually calibrated to ensure color accuracy out of the box. For additional security and convenience, the Razer Blade Stealth also incorporates a IR web camera with Windows Hello. Packed into a compact unibody CNC aluminium frame and available in three new configuration models, you can pick the Razer Blade Stealth 13 that’s perfect for your lifestyle. A near bezel-less display. Longer battery life. All-new superior gaming performance. Discover the new Razer Blade Stealth 13 now: http://rzr.to/bladestealth

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figrin1
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4 years ago
26 July 2019

techBlueLagooninfo949
Same as mine. Touchpad juststops working after resume. Additionally, volume and brightness buttons don't sometimes work after resume as well. Seems to be a Synapse issue.

Yeah, I'm guessing that it's Synapse waiting to get an internet connection and log in. It's one of the things about Synapse that bothers me--rather than just using the internet as a cloud backup, it doesn't actually apply my settings until I have internet access.

Does this happen when you're resuming from sleep, or only when you've been shut down?

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Yeah I think it is a Synapse issue as well. It seems to create multiple profiles and I have to go and delete them every now and then.

TK-1987
At this point it's hard to justify the price compared to other units. There are alot of them now and most are $300. I'll provide a link so you can look at the most common ones and see it you want something other than the Razer Core. The cheapest ones like the Akitio Node and the Sonnet seem to have some compatibility issues. The Hp Omen eGpu seems to be the best one next to the Razer Core.

https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/best-egpus

Yeah, I've been looking at a few third-party eGPUs and I remember LinusTechTips making a video on one that he personally uses on the go. Thanks for the link👌

Joikansai
Just adding from what @TK-1987 mentioned, you should be carefully choosing egpu outside Razer Brand due compatibility, some are them couldn’t charge the stealth some of them has USB ports unstable connection etc, the important one if you’re looking some that could charge the stealth it should be one that has at least 65 Watt power delivery, bigger is better, you can check this for its specifications. Core V2 is the only enclosure that has separate usb controller to keep connection not disturbing TB3 bandwidth on gpu load, that is also one that make it more expensive than other enclosure, other one is cool Synapse RGB :big_grin_: And one of best looking enclosure out there for the rest price tag gap than other;) Though for works like programming and rendering it may be loud for some users that want quite environment, it’s from psu fans which is quite hard to exchange your self unlike core X that use normal Fan.

The V2 is definitely a clean enclosure and it probably the most reliable one to use with the blade stealth. It is definitely treading on some dangerous waters when using a non-razer branded eGPU enclosure. I don't really mind loud fans, my current gaming laptop that I use for gaming is pretty loud, but I usually program with music and headphones.

Gaming Machine: HP Omen (Late 2016) | GTX 960m, Intel 6700HQ | 8gb ram | 1TB HDD + 128 SSD Programming Machine: Razer Blade Stealth 13.3" (Late 2017) | Intel i7-8550u | 16gb ram || 512gb SSD Programming Languages: Python, C, Java, C++ Keyboard: Razer Ornata Chroma Mouse: Razer Naga Trinity Audio: Razer Kraken and Blue Yeti Mic

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figrin1
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209 replies
4 years ago
26 July 2019

Lustral
Yeah I think it is a Synapse issue as well. It seems to create multiple profiles and I have to go and delete them every now and then.

Ugh. I experience this as well.

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Razer Core X for all your EXTREME gaming needs

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ventureRubersecret257
So, I got my Stealth. It has coil whine.
I've read a lot of people have it too, and getting a new unit doesn't change that. It seems to be a permanent defect of the Stealth itself. Should I try to get a new unit or is it better to just get used to it? Is there anyone in here that does NOT have any coil whine at all?

I`m probably lucky because my unit does not have coil whine at all. Only hardware issue is probably a bit of backlight bleed, but I can live with it.

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Lustral
All i hear from my keyboard most of the time is the cooling fans , which are set to 2600 RPM when in balanced mode. 100% no whine on mine.

Have you checked out the 1.06 Bios released for the Stealth 2019 ? Im note sure what the new bios does as i cant find any notes on it.

Did anyone actually install the latest Bios (1.06) and the new EC update (1.02)? What does it actually improve? Both was updated on Razer`s website on the 11th of July, 2019.

http://drivers.razersupport.com/index.php?_m=downloads&_a=view&parentcategoryid=859&pcid=849&nav=0,350,849

Firebat246
Razer Core X for all your EXTREME gaming needs 😜

Lol, Core X is definitely a good, cheaper eGPU alternative to the core V2, but no extra USB ports :frown_:

Gaming Machine: HP Omen (Late 2016) | GTX 960m, Intel 6700HQ | 8gb ram | 1TB HDD + 128 SSD Programming Machine: Razer Blade Stealth 13.3" (Late 2017) | Intel i7-8550u | 16gb ram || 512gb SSD Programming Languages: Python, C, Java, C++ Keyboard: Razer Ornata Chroma Mouse: Razer Naga Trinity Audio: Razer Kraken and Blue Yeti Mic

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figrin1
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209 replies
4 years ago
28 July 2019

ronagergely86
Did anyone actually install the latest Bios (1.06) and the new EC update (1.02)? What does it actually improve? Both was updated on Razer`s website on the 11th of July, 2019.

http://drivers.razersupport.com/index.php?_m=downloads&_a=view&parentcategoryid=859&pcid=849&nav=0,350,849

Also interested to hear about this... didn't realize these had been updated again. I wonder what they're supposed to address.

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Joikansai
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5 years ago
18 December 2018

JakeCode11
Lol, Core X is definitely a good, cheaper eGPU alternative to the core V2, but no extra USB ports :frown_:

No chroma no buy lol😆

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KeppelLAPISLAZULIhead224
Has anyone found a skin provider for the 2019 Razer Blade Stealth? I love the machine, but holy fingerprints.

I've been using dbrand for a while now - best answer for the fingerprints.. I know I'm replying way late, but well..

Joikansai
No chroma no buy lol😆

this is very true

Gaming Machine: HP Omen (Late 2016) | GTX 960m, Intel 6700HQ | 8gb ram | 1TB HDD + 128 SSD Programming Machine: Razer Blade Stealth 13.3" (Late 2017) | Intel i7-8550u | 16gb ram || 512gb SSD Programming Languages: Python, C, Java, C++ Keyboard: Razer Ornata Chroma Mouse: Razer Naga Trinity Audio: Razer Kraken and Blue Yeti Mic

M-S-G
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4 years ago
16 August 2019

Also ich hab meinen fast immer auf dem Schoss. Auf dem Tisch ist er fast schon zu weit weg. Ausserdem läuft bei mir immer der Lüfter hoch, wenn er auf einer geraden Fläche steht. Ich finde es ok und auszuhalten, wenn er auf dem Schoss ist. Der untere CPU Lüfter sollte halt Luft ziehen können.

So I almost always have mine on my lap. On the table, it's almost too far away. In addition, the fan always runs up when it is on a straight surface. I think it's ok and to endure when he's on his lap. The lower CPU fan should be able to pull air.

Joikansai
Hi @TK-1987 and other owners as well, do you guys have any issues mentioned here?

Definitely weird that these issues are coming up in the new Blade Stealth. I remember hearing about the coil wind issue but that was back when the blade stealth had the i7-7500u. But, it also important to keep in mind that the unit that this article is talking about is a test unit. So, maybe some of the issues mentioned in the article have been resolved. Definitely going to be a case-by-case analysis for whoever bought the new blade stealth.

Gaming Machine: HP Omen (Late 2016) | GTX 960m, Intel 6700HQ | 8gb ram | 1TB HDD + 128 SSD Programming Machine: Razer Blade Stealth 13.3" (Late 2017) | Intel i7-8550u | 16gb ram || 512gb SSD Programming Languages: Python, C, Java, C++ Keyboard: Razer Ornata Chroma Mouse: Razer Naga Trinity Audio: Razer Kraken and Blue Yeti Mic

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Hello everyone! I'm currently out of the US, but I had a friend pick me up an RBS2019 from the Microsoft store for $1,049 which seemed like a great deal. As I will only be in the states briefly in November, it would be a pain to take care of any RMA issues then. I was thinking of having them test a few things for me while still in the return period to make sure I got a good unit.

What tests should we perform? How can I test for coil whine? If I have him simply boot up the computer, would the coil whine be present? Is there anything else I should test?

Thanks so much!

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Joikansai
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1975 replies
5 years ago
19 December 2018

JakeCode11
Definitely weird that these issues are coming up in the new Blade Stealth. I remember hearing about the coil wind issue but that was back when the blade stealth had the i7-7500u. But, it also important to keep in mind that the unit that this article is talking about is a test unit. So, maybe some of the issues mentioned in the article have been resolved. Definitely going to be a case-by-case analysis for whoever bought the new blade stealth.

There’s always issue on early batch, and now even holidays season, I can understand, I’m also doing QC in my work but this week at work my head is already on holiday mood:big_grin_:
I’ve that 7500U stealth v2 bought refurbished, in this 1,5 years never heard single coil whine, it’s silent and doing overwatch or cs go on 720p with Intel hd620 it’s not loud unlike its big brother, even pairing with that crazy expensive 2080ti on core setting.

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R7412
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4 years ago
20 August 2019

Ddoogg
How can I test for coil whine?

Have them put synapse in balance mode with the device plugged-in, open a few Chrome Tabs, the Battle.net launcher and Steam, and have them use the computer normally for a while.

Ddoogg
If I have him simply boot up the computer, would the coil whine be present?

Not necessarily. I have next to no coil whine on my unit when the laptop is on battery, unless I really do heavy tasks, which I don't do on battery anyway. I usually have the lowest brightness settings, low power on Synapse, etc. So my laptop remains completely silent.
When it's plugged-in though, I have that persisting buzzing noise. I've grown used to it and i no longer pay attention to it though, it's not a dealbreaker for me.

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The only issue I have from the list making its way around the internet is the hard to hear coil whine and also the static coming from the speakers when not muted. Both of these are faint and really just stand out when putting your ears down near the keyboard. I do think it's funny that an SSD does sound similar to a spinning disk drive but for a different reason. Otherwise, my CPU acts appropriately when plugged in (671 in cinebench) and the USB C plug is nice and tight. The only other complaint I have is that the trackpad could use some driver updates. It is not perfect when it comes to palm detection although it is one of the best I have tried on PC. Also, if laying the thumb down on the bottom and then trying to two finger scroll, it often picks it up as a three finger down motion. Overall it seems to work best when trackpad sensitivity is turned down to low with no negative effect on registering when I actually am using it properly.

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figrin1
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4 years ago
20 August 2019

Ddoogg
Hello everyone! I'm currently out of the US, but I had a friend pick me up an RBS2019 from the Microsoft store for $1,049 which seemed like a great deal. As I will only be in the states briefly in November, it would be a pain to take care of any RMA issues then. I was thinking of having them test a few things for me while still in the return period to make sure I got a good unit.

What tests should we perform? How can I test for coil whine? If I have him simply boot up the computer, would the coil whine be present? Is there anything else I should test?

Thanks so much!

The coil whine is something that almost everyone experiences to some degree (I think the people who say they don't ever have it just don't notice :wink_:).

Big issues I would look out for are:

Coil whine and Speaker Crackling: I would have your friend record these and share their impressions. While it's normal, it might be more annoying than you're willing to put up with, so decide before you leave the U.S.

Battery drains while gaming with the laptop plugged in. Note: it's normal for the battery to drain down to 95% while plugged in. Anything below that and your AC adapter isn't keeping up with the power draw of the laptop.

Trackpad Works As Expected: Some users have experienced issues with unresponsive touchpads.

The "Blade Stealth Bible" thread in my signature goes over other common issues/workarounds, and the comments section in there might be helpful too.

Cheers, I hope you don't have any issues!

rb6freak
I had #2 "Audible coil whine or electronic noise when in a silent room or when placing an ear near the keyboard keys", however mine was worse than described here and warranted a return. I can confirm #1 and #4 were not an issue, but #3 I did not observe playing casual games. I did not play extremely taxing games.

Yes I have the electrical noise. Its something that has been on my old razer blade 14 also. It's one of the fans. The machine is quiet and has no fan spin during normal use. I am debating returning it unfortunately. It actually seems like it's getting louder.

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Thanks! I do have a question regarding CPU performance. I've seen talk that the recent BIOS updates are throttling the CPU and causing significant impacts on gaming, even while plugged in. Does anybody have experience that can confirm or deny this?

I'm wondering if it would be worth waiting for next gen CPU's to come out, since they are supposed to be lower power and therefore may not throttle? I was hoping to use an eGPU so having if the CPU throttles it would be an even bigger bottleneck.

Cheers

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Looks awesome!

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figrin1
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4 years ago
20 August 2019

Ddoogg
Thanks! I do have a question regarding CPU performance. I've seen talk that the recent BIOS updates are throttling the CPU and causing significant impacts on gaming, even while plugged in. Does anybody have experience that can confirm or deny this?

I'm wondering if it would be worth waiting for next gen CPU's to come out, since they are supposed to be lower power and therefore may not throttle? I was hoping to use an eGPU so having if the CPU throttles it would be an even bigger bottleneck.

Cheers

I think that it's too soon to tell what the effects of the latest BIOS and EC updates really are--different people are having different experiences, and ultimately the throttling is something that was present before any of those updates. Razer has baked in certain power limits that don't really correlate with temperature at all, so it's hard to say that the next-gen CPU's will make much of a difference in that regard.

The next-gen CPU's do look enticing for some other reasons, though. The integrated graphics are a big upgrade over the current generation, and even though they don't quite beat out the MX150, the power savings you get from not needing to run a dedicated GPU is really enticing. Also, they'll likely sort out the coil whine and speaker crackle for the refreshed model. Not mention, Razer has been aggressively discounting the current-gen Stealth, so I'm wondering if that refresh is due soon.

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Joikansai
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4 years ago
21 August 2019

figrin1
Razer has baked in certain power limits that don't really correlate with temperature at all, so it's hard to say that the next-gen CPU's will make much of a difference in that regard.

That dude isn’t trying or searching hard enough, there’s apparently way to get rid of it like on Blade 15. But not quite sure yet since I don’t have your stealth to test but you can check my Reddit posts, had quite long “fun“ conversation there:smile_: with a user who applied (advanced full control on 8750H) tweak to stealth 8565U, I find there’s some risk but personally I would try if I’ve 2019 stealth since I did same on Blade 15 and found Pro and Contra. Your stealth guide was also being talked there btw.

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R7412
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4 years ago
29 August 2019

TFW you bought it 1600€ and it's on sale for 999$ in the US lol.

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