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Razer Blade 18 Gaming Laptop Announced with Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, Starts at $3,999.99

Razer Blade 18 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti

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Razer unveils the 2026 Blade 18 gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, starting at $3,999.99 with Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti, configurable up to RTX 5090, featuring a dual-mode 18-inch display and enhanced connectivity, amid price hikes across its Blade series.

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