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Meet the Razer Blade 18” (2024)—the perfect combination of desktop performance and laptop design. With the latest Intel® 14th Gen Core™ i9-14900HX, UHD+ 200 Hz display, and up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 graphics with full TGP, the Razer Blade 18” continues to be the most powerful model in our arsenal. Complete with new speaker drivers and a built-in webcam privacy shutter, and the only gaming laptop to feature Thunderbolt™ 5, enjoy a full desktop experience wherever you decide to set up.
Device Layout
- Array microphone
- Infrared camera or LED
- High resolution webcam
- Built-in camera cover with indicator
- Webcam indicator light
- 18" Anti-glare display
- Power button
- Speakers powered by THX® Spatial Audio
- Per-key RGB powered by Razer Chroma™ N-Key rollover backlit keyboard
- Precision glass touchpad
*Supports 20 V USB PD 3.0 charging up to 100 W
- Power indicator
- UHS-II SD card reader
- Thunderbolt™ port (USB Type C)*
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A ports
- HDMI 2.1 port
- Lock slot
- Power port
- 2.5 Gbps ethernet port
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C port*
- 3.5 mm headphone or microphone combo port
Full Technical Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
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Operating System |
Windows 11 Home |
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Processor |
14th Gen Intel Core i9 Processor (24-core) i9-14900HX |
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Graphics |
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| Name |
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080 NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 |
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VRAM |
8 GB GDDR6 12 GB GDDR6 16 GB GDDR6 16 GB GDDR6 16 GB GDDR6 |
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Maximum Graphics Power |
Up to 140 W Up to 175 W Up to 175 W Up to 175 W Up to 175 W |
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NVIDIA CUDA® Cores |
4608 7424 9728 9728 9728 |
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Boost Clock |
Up to 2175 MHz Up to 2280 MHz Up to 2040 MHz Up to 2040 MHz Up to 2040 MHz |
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NVIDIA GPU Boost™ |
Yes |
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NVIDIA Advanced Optimus™ Technology |
Yes |
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NVIDIA Whisper Mode 2.0 |
Yes |
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NVIDIA Resizable BAR |
Yes |
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2nd Gen Ray Tracing Cores |
Yes |
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3rd Gen Tensor Cores |
Yes |
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VR Ready |
Yes |
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Display |
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Size |
18” |
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Resolution |
QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 16:10 QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 16:10 QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 16:10 UHD+ (3840 x 2400) 16:10 UHD+ (3840 x 2400) 16:10 |
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Refresh Rate |
300 Hz 300 Hz 300 Hz 200 Hz 200 Hz |
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Response Time |
3 ms |
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Individually factory calibrated |
Yes |
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Calman Certified |
Yes |
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Anti-Glare |
Yes |
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NVIDIA Dynamic Display Switching |
Yes |
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NVIDIA G-Sync™ |
Yes |
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DCI-P3 |
100% |
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Brightness (Typical / Max) |
Up to 1200 nits brightness (Typical) Up to 1200 nits brightness (Typical) Up to 1200 nits brightness (Typical) Up to 400 nits brightness (Typical) Up to 400 nits brightness (Typical) |
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Bezel |
Top: 9 mm, L/R: 3.7 mm, Bottom: 9.25 mm |
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Mini-LED Technology |
Yes Yes Yes No No |
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Local Dimming Control |
Yes Yes Yes No No |
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IPS Technology |
No No No Yes Yes |
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Thermal System |
Vapor Chamber Cooling |
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Memory |
32 GB DDR5-5600 MHz (Slotted) 32 GB DDR5-5600 MHz (Slotted) 32 GB DDR5-5600 MHz (Slotted) 32 GB DDR5-5600 MHz (Slotted) 64 GB DDR5-5600 MHz (Slotted) |
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Storage |
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Installed |
1 TB SSD M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 1 TB SSD M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 2 TB SSD M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 2 TB SSD M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 4 TB(2+2) SSD M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 |
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Maximum Upgradeable |
Supports PCIe and SATA SSDs, each slot upgradeable to 4 TB SSD (Dual Sided M.2) for 8 TB max |
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Communication |
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Webcam |
Windows® Hello built-in IR 5 MP Webcam, Mechanical Privacy Shutter |
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Input & Output |
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Thunderbolt |
1 x Thunderbolt 4™ (Type-C) with Power Delivery and Display Port 1.4 with NVIDIA GPU output 1 x Thunderbolt 5™ (Type-C) with Power Delivery and Display Port 1.4 with NVIDIA GPU output 1 x Thunderbolt 5™ (Type-C) with Power Delivery and Display Port 1.4 with NVIDIA GPU output 1 x Thunderbolt 5™ (Type-C) with Power Delivery and Display Port 1.4 with NVIDIA GPU output 1 x Thunderbolt 5™ (Type-C) with Power Delivery and Display Port 1.4 with NVIDIA GPU output |
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USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port (Supports DisplayPort via iGPU) 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port (Supports DisplayPort via iGPU) 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port (Supports DisplayPort via iGPU) 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port (Supports DisplayPort via iGPU) 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port (Supports DisplayPort via iGPU) |
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USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 |
3 |
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Touchpad |
Precision glass touchpad |
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Keyboard - Technology |
Per key RGB Powered by Razer Chroma™ N-Key rollover |
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Keyboard - Travel |
1.1 mm membrane, 65 G actuation, per-key RGB |
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HDMI 2.1 Output |
Yes |
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UHS-II SD Card Reader |
Yes |
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Audio |
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Speakers |
6 speaker array (tweeters x2, sub x4) |
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Amplifiers |
3 smart amplifers |
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Audio Jack |
3.5 mm headphone or microphone combo port |
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Microphone |
Built-in array microphone |
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THX® Spatial Audio |
Yes |
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7.1 Codec Support (via HDMI) |
Yes |
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Security |
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Additional Features |
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Chassis |
CNC Aluminum, Anodized Black, backlit green Razer logo CNC Aluminum, Anodized Black, backlit green Razer logo • CNC Aluminum, Anodized Black, backlit green Razer logo CNC Aluminum, Anodized Mercury White CNC Aluminum, Anodized Black, backlit green Razer logo
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Color |
Black Black • Black Mercury White Black
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Power |
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Battery |
Built-in 97.1 WHr rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery |
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Battery Warranty |
2-year limited warranty |
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Power Adapter |
280 W 330 W 330 W 330 W 330 W |
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Dimensions (Approx.) |
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Weight (Approx.) |
6.8 lbs / 3.1 kg |
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Warranty |
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Setting Up
How do I get the latest software and driver updates from Windows?
Ensure that you have the latest software, drivers, and security updates for your system. See the answer below for more details.
How do I perform a hard reset on the Razer Blade to allow it to power up?
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Check for a loose or misaligned power adapter.
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Verify the power source.
You can view the video below for instructions or review a copy of the video transcript.
See the answer below for more details.
How do I set up the audio on my Razer Blade for optimal performance?
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Right-click the “Sound” icon on your System Tray at the bottom right side of your desktop.
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Select “Troubleshoot sound problems”.
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Follow the onscreen instructions.
See the answer below for more details:
How do I create and use a system recovery stick for my Razer Blade?
Create a system recovery stick to restore the Razer Blade to its original state to resolve persistent software issues.
You can view the video below for instructions or review a copy of the video transcript.
See the answer below for more details.
How do I upgrade the storage on my Razer Blade?
Upgrade up to 8 TB SSD.
You can view the video below for instructions or review a copy of the video transcript.
See the answer below for more details.
How do I reset the Razer Blade to its factory default settings?
This process will remove all data, files, settings, games, and applications. Back up all your data to an external drive before proceeding. See the answer below for more details.
How To
How do I set the highest refresh rate available (300 Hz for the QHD+ (mini-LED) SKU and 200 Hz for the UHD+ SKU)?
By default, the Razer Blade 18 includes NVIDIA’s Advanced Optimus which automatically switches the laptop into discrete GPU mode when gaming, enabling the highest refresh rate available for your system. When not gaming, the refresh rate will be 240 Hz for the QHD+ (mini-LED) SKU and 120 Hz for the UHD+ SKU.
Note: To enable the highest refresh rate when not gaming, you can switch to discrete GPU mode in the NVIDIA Control Panel. This will use this mode in all situations, including when the laptop is on battery which will reduce the amount of runtime available for your system
After dGPU mode is selected in the NVIDIA Control Panel:
How do I keep my Razer Blade at optimal temperature while gaming?
Improve your gaming experience by following these tips:
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Clean air vents.
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Game in a cool environment.
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Adjust fan speed.
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Close background programs.
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Update Windows and drivers.
You can view the video below for instructions or review a copy of the video transcript.
See the answer below for more details.
How do I check if my Razer Blade supports Modern Standby?
- Press the "Windows" + "R" keys.
- Type “cmd” and click "OK" to open the Command Prompt.
- Type “powercfg /a” without the quotation marks and press "Enter". Your device supports Modern Standby if you see "Standby(S0 Low Power Idle) Network Connected”.
See the answer below for more details.
How do I maintain the health of my Razer Blade battery?
Immediately stop using your Razer Blade and replace the battery. Razer Blade batteries should be replaced by an authorized Razer Repair Center.
See the answers below for more details.
How do I replace the battery on my Razer Blade?
Razer Blade batteries should only be replaced by an authorized Razer Repair Center. Do not purchase a battery from another vendor as they are at risk of causing battery pack thermal runaway that results in a fire in the system, surrounding furniture, or harm to the user handling the Safety Hazard system.
See the answer below for more details.
How do I access the "Device Encryption" settings on my device?
Ensure that your device is not using the dedicated GPU as it will cause conflict with the encryption.
See the answer below for more details.
How do I enable and use the microphone on my Razer Blade?
Enable the microphone in the Windows 11 Privacy settings.
You can view the video below for instructions or review a copy of the video transcript.
See the answers below for more details.
How do I optimize my Razer Blade to achieve the supported FPS when gaming?
Lower the game’s graphics settings until a playable frame rate is achieved.
You can view the video below for instructions or review a copy of the video transcript.
See the answer below for more details.
How do I optimize my Razer Blade display for stable and smooth visuals?
Ensure you have the latest software, drivers, and security updates for your system.
You can view the video below for instructions or review a copy of the video transcript.
See the answer below for more details.
How do I clean my Razer Blade?
- Turn off your Razer Blade and unplug your power adapter.
- Disconnect all external devices such as mice, keyboards, or monitors.
- Take a lint-free microfiber cloth and wipe the surface of your laptop gently but thoroughly.
See the answer below for more details.
General Information
Why are the fans on my Razer Blade still running while in sleep mode?
Newer Razer Blade and Razer Book models now utilize "Modern Standby" feature. It allows some applications to continue running in the background while the system is in sleep mode. With Modern Standby, system fans will continue spinning even when the screen is turned off to ensure proper cooling. This fan operation will consume power, so do the following actions to preserve system battery:
- Close unused applications
- Keep Windows up-to-date
- Use hibernate mode than sleep mode
- Completely shut down your system when not in use
See the answer below for more details.
Can I custom overclock my Razer Blade?
Yes, you can overclock your Razer Blade via Razer Synapse 3. However, ensure your Razer Blade model supports this feature and its Razer Synapse is up-to-date. If your device does not support this feature, do not overclock your CPU, GPU, or RAM. There is an associated risk of damage to crucial components if unauthorized changes are made, which will result in voiding the manufacturer’s warranty.
See the answers below for more details:
Can I use a lower-watt power adapter on my Razer Blade?
Use the power adapter that came with your Razer Blade 18” (2024) to get the highest performance while your Razer Blade is running under heavy load. The Razer Blade 18 RTX 4070 model is shipped with a 280 W power adapter, while the RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 models are shipped with a 330 W power adapter.
How many external monitors am I able to connect to my Razer Blade?
Some Razer Blades, including this model, support up to three external monitors using the available HDMI and USB-C ports. However, results vary depending on the resources required by the external displays.
See the answer below for more details.
Will I overcharge my battery if I leave it plugged in even when it is at 100%?
No. The Razer Blade 18” (2024) has a Battery Health Optimizer feature that you can enable in Razer Synapse 3. This lets you configure the battery's charging limit from 50 to 80% in steps of 5%. When the Battery Health Optimizer is enabled, the battery will stop charging when it has reached the limit specified even though your device is still plugged in. Enabling this feature may cause your battery level to be lower than 100%, but this will protect your battery and prolong your battery life.
Note: It is highly recommended to cycle the battery every couple of weeks. For tips on how to extend the battery life of your Razer Blade battery, see the answers below:
| Driver / File Name | Release Date | Description | Version | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razer Blade 18" (2024) BIOS Updater | RZ09-0509x | March 5, 2026 | BIOS Updater for RTX 4080 and 4090 | v1.06, v1.04 | Download |
| Razer Blade 18" (2024) EC and Keyboard Firmware Updater | RZ09-0509x | January 27, 2025 | EC and keyboard Firmware Updater | v1.02, 1.01.00 | Download |
| Razer Blade 18" (2024) Firmware Updater | RZ09-0509x | August 10, 2024 | Firmware Updater for RTX 4080 and 4090 | v1.1.1.3_KI8100-NVM16.1v6 | Download |
| Razer Blade 18" (2024) PD Firmware Updater | RZ09-0509x | January 27, 2025 | PD Firmware Updater
IMPORTANT: This updater is only applicable for SKUS with RTX™ 4070. |
v1.1.1.3_KI8100_PD_00.03 | Download |
| Documentation | Language |
|---|---|
| User Guide (English) | English |
| User Guide (Spanish) | Español |
| User Guide (French) | Français |
| User Guide (German) | Deutsche |
| User Guide (Portuguese-Brazilian) | Português |
| User Guide (Russian) | русский |
| User Guide (Traditional Chinese) | l繁體中文 |
| User Guide (Simplified Chinese) | 简体中文 |
| User Guide (Korean) | 한국어 |
| User Guide (Japanese) | 日本語 |
Please see our warranty policy for a complete review of our warranty policy.
You are eligible for Limited Warranty support for the following periods of time commencing upon the date of retail purchase of your Product (Warranty Period).
| Product | Warranty Period |
|---|---|
| 2021 and Older Model Laptops | 1 yeara |
| 2022 and Newer Model Laptops | 1 yeara 2-year limited battery warrantya |
| Razer Viper Mini Signature Edition | 3 year |
| Razer Phone and Phone Accessories | 1 year |
| Razer Edge Gaming Handhelds | 1 year |
| Razer Mice | 2 years |
| Razer Keyboards and Keypads | 2 yearsb |
| Razer Huntsman Signature Edition | 5 years |
| Razer Headsets, Earphones and Earbuds | 2 yearsb |
| Razer Wireless Mouse and Mat Bundles | 2 yearsb |
| Razer Mouse Mats | 1 yearc |
| Razer Speaker Systems and Broadcaster Devices | 1 year |
| Razer Controllers and Chargers | 1 year |
| Razer Routers (except Singtel) | 1 year |
| Razer Routers (Singtel) | 2 years |
| Razer Monitors | 1 year |
| Smart Watches and Eyewear | 2 years |
| Razer Case Fans | 2 years |
| Razer Liquid Cooling | 2 years |
| Razer Power Supplies | 5 years |
| Razer Fan and RGB Controllers | 2 years |
| Razer Cases | 1 year |
| Razer System Accessories | 1 year |
| Razer Docks | 1 year |
| Wearable Air Purifiers | 1 year |
| Razer Gaming Accessories | 1 yearc |
| Razer Rechargeable Batteries for Wireless Devices | 1 yeard |
| Razer Gaming Chairs | 3 yearse |
| Chair Frame, mechanisms and armrests | Up to 5 years |
| Mesh backing and seat pan | Up to 1 year |
All new Products will have the Warranty Periods listed above, subject to applicable local law. Certain "end of life", sell out or discontinued Products may have a shorter Warranty Period; this will be clearly marked at the time of purchase and the given Warranty Period will be stated at that time. Refurbished Products purchased from Razer.com will have the lesser of a 1 year warranty period or the warranty period as stated above. Refurbished products not purchased from Razer.com will have a 90 day warranty period. If you are uncertain whether your Product is eligible for Limited Warranty support, please contact our support team for clarification.
Please note that third-party products may be covered by the product manufacturer's warranty and these warranty terms are exclusively provided by the product manufacturer. Razer does not offer a warranty for third-party products. If you need product or warranty support with your third-party product, please contact the product manufacturer. Please consult the product documentation provided by the product manufacturer for details.
If you are uncertain whether your Product is eligible for Limited Warranty support, please contact our support team for clarification.
[a] If you are a customer outside of the U.S. and have validly purchased a Razer Extended Warranty for your product, the Warranty Period shall be extended for another one (1) year period, to be a total of two (2) years commencing upon the date of retail purchase of your Razer Product. The Razer Extended Warranty does not apply to batteries. Aside from the change to Warranty Period, the Razer Extended Warranty does not alter any other terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty.
[b] Products purchased prior to October 1st, 2018 maintain the original 1 year warranty (keyboards with mechanical switches maintain original 2 year warranty).
[c] Warranty period for Razer Firefly HyperFlux is 2 years.
[d] Products purchased prior to October 1st, 2018 maintain the original 6 month warranty.
[e] Limited Warranty: The Razer Iskur is free from defects in workmanship, materials and construction for three years from the date of purchase. In the event that a defect is found, the manufacturer will either repair or replace the defective item, at its discretion. Exclusions and Limitations: This Limited Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, minor cosmetic abnormalities and normal wear and tear, including without limitation scratches, dents, discoloration and tears in the head pillow, seat cushion, PU leather, Armrest and stitches of the upholstery.
