Razer Blade Stealth 13” (2019) | RZ09-0281x Manual and FAQ

: June 8, 2024
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Razer Blade Stealth 13” (2019) | RZ09-0281x Support

Razer Blade Stealth 13” (2019) | RZ09-0281x Support

Product Updates

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Common Questions

Can I overclock my Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019)?

Razer laptops are carefully crafted and its components are tuned to give the best performance under the most demanding gaming conditions. We do not recommend over-clocking your CPU, GPU, and/or RAM as these alter the delicate balance of performance and reliability of the system. There is associated risk of damage to crucial components if unauthorized changes are made, which will result in voiding manufacturer’s warranty.

Does the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) feature Chroma Lighting?

Yes, the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) features Chroma single-zone full key backlighting. Single-zone means that only one of the 16.8 million colors can be selected at a single time. Additionally, users can choose a static color or cycle through the range of colors using Razer Synapse 3.

What type of games will run on the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019)?

The Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) has a mobile-focused NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics card with 4GB of VRAM. This allows games like Overwatch, Fortnite, WOW, LOL, and similar class games to run smoothly. More graphic demanding titles may require the settings to be lowered or the additional use of Razer Core external graphics, which is sold separately, to run at higher settings.

How do I use the additional functions indicated on my Razer Blade

Stealth’s keyboard?

To take advantage of the additional functions on the Razer Blade Stealth, hold the “Fn” key and press the specified function key.

Do Razer Blade Stealth laptops come with bloatware?

Razer understands how important it is to keep a bloatware-free environment on your brand-new Razer Blade Stealth. The Razer Blade Stealth comes with no bloatware preinstalled.

Troubleshooting

The Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) Model does not effectively charge

when in Creator Mode. What should I do?

Systems with Hybrid Power allow drawing on the battery to provide the additional power required when running CPU/GPU intense application. The draw on battery ends when the battery capacity dips below 30% and re-engages when the battery capacity has recharged to 50%. If this happens over a prolonged period, it can appear that the battery isn’t recharging or takes too long to recharge to full.

Tips on how to avoid this from happening:

Close unused programs
Close or restart CPU/GPU intense application
If the application is designed to be CPU/GPU high intensity, the aforementioned behavior is expected. (not a hardware issue)
Exit Synapse Creator Mode on Razer Blade Stealth 13 (Early 2019).

Why is my Razer Blade Stealth’s display settings showing 59Hz instead of

60Hz?

There is no difference between 59Hz and 60 Hz, in terms of performance. Both 59Hz and 60 Hz are translated to 59.94 Hz before they are sent to the monitor’s chip and should, therefore result in identical performance. The reported 59 Hz setting that cannot be changed even after tweaking the display settings is a result of how Windows reports signals coming from a monitor that uses the old TV-compatible standard of 59.94 Hz.

For backward compatibility, Windows keeps the 59 Hz setting for applications that use the older standard, but also reports the 60 Hz setting for applications that require it. You may refer to Windows Support for more information.

Why does the Razer Blade Stealth enter sleep mode when placed on top of

another closed laptop

Our Razer Blade Stealth laptops have sensors that detect the state of the laptop if the lid is closed or not. If a Razer Blade Stealth laptop is placed on top of another Razer Blade Stealth laptop with a closed lid, then the top laptop might go into sleep mode because it might detect the sensors of the bottom laptop with a closed lid and will think that its lid is closed too. The solution to this is to not place a laptop on top of another laptop.

Hardware

What do the different colors on my status indicator mean?

The front LED indicator shines on only when the lid is closed, and the power button indicator shines on when the lid is open.

White – Sleep mode
Green – On
Dim Red – Low Battery (10% left)
Bright Red – Lower Battery (3% left)

Note: The status indicator is not an HDD indicator.

How does the layout of the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) differ

from previous versions of the Blade Stealth?

The following are the physical layout changes on the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) compared to the previous versions:

Thunderbolt port is now located on the right side.
Power button is now on the keyboard.
Chroma will be single-zone

Does the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) feature a vapor chamber?

No, the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) features copper heat pipes.

Can I use the Razer Power Bank to charge the Blade Stealth 13 (Early

2019)?

Yes, you can charge the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) via the USB-C power out from the power bank.

Is the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) compatible with the Core, Core

V2 or Core X?

Yes, the Blade Stealth (Early 2019) features a Thunderbolt™ 3 port with 4 lanes of PCI Express and external graphics support for support with Razer Core, Razer Core V2, and Razer Core X.

How can I extend the battery life of my Razer Blade Stealth when on-the-

go?

In addition to turning down the display brightness and adjusting the power settings, tweaking the lighting effects of the Chroma keyboard can help maximize battery life. Here are some tips for extending your travel time when going in Stealth mode.

| Extended Battery Life| Max Battery Life
---|---|---
Keyboard Brightness| Press and hold Function (FN) + F10 to dim the Chroma keyboard providing additional power saving. If you wish to brighten the keyboard press and hold Function (FN) + F11.| Keyboard lighting – Off
Keyboard Effect or Color| Setting the Chroma keyboard to a solid red, green or blue color in addition to disabling keyboard effects will help optimize battery life. Lighting effects can be configured in Razer Synapse.| Keyboard lighting – Off

Can I upgrade the SSD on the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019)?

Yes, you can upgrade the SSD. The M.2 slot can use either a SATA or NVMe PCIe SSD. The mSATA and the M.2 NVME both take the 2280 size dimensions.

Note: Detailed steps on how to upgrade components are not available. Instructions from other sources may be available but we cannot be responsible for their content. Any damage or issues caused during installation or as a result of incompatible parts being used is not covered under the warranty and may void the warranty coverage. Razer will not be liable for any warranty coverage on any third-party part you may install, and we cannot guarantee compatibility or performance of any third-party parts.

Do all models of the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) come with NVIDIA

graphics?

Select models of the Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) include NVIDIA graphics. The “Base” model does not include NVIDIA graphics and uses Intel “Integrated Graphics”.

Do the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) models that feature NVIDIA

graphics include NVIDIA Optimus technology?

Yes, to help maximize battery life the Razer Blade Stealth (Early 2019) NVIDIA Graphic Models switches between the integrated and dedicated graphics processing. NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology intelligently optimizes your notebook PC, providing the outstanding graphics performance when you need it and extending your battery life for longer enjoyment.

How many speakers does the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) include?

The speaker count has doubled and now includes 4 upward-firing speakers.

What is the battery life of the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019)?

The Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) includes a 53Wh battery and can achieve up to 13hrs on the Intel graphics base model, up to 11hrs on the FHD Graphics Model, and up to 8hrs on the 4K Graphics Model. Actual battery life varies depending on product configuration, software, usage, power management settings, and other factors.

Does the Razer logo light up on the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019)?

No, the logo on the Razer Blade 13 (Early 2019) now features a subtle tone-on- tone design that does not light up.

Can the RAM be upgraded on the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019)?

No, the RAM is fixed. This allowed Razer to achieve a thinner laptop design. However, the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) is available to order with up to 16GB of RAM.

Does the camera on the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) support

Windows Hello?

Yes, the camera on the Razer Blade 13 (Early 2019) is a 720P IR camera with Windows Hello support.

What generation is the USB-C port on the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early

2019)?

The USB-C port on the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) is Gen 2 USB-C 3.1.

How do I replace the battery in my Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019)?

Razer Blade 13 (Early 2019) batteries should be replaced by an authorized Razer Repair Center. Should you feel your battery is defective and needs replacing, contact the Razer Support team and we will be happy to assist you.

Can I use third-party power adapters with the Razer Blade Stealth?

We only recommend using Razer power supplies with the Razer Blade Stealth. Third-party adapters have not been tested to meet our standards and may lead to damage to the System. You can purchase replacement or spare 65W USB-C AC adapters from our webstore.

What is the refresh rate of the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019)?

The refresh rate on the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) is 60Hz and can be configured in the Razer Synapse 3.0 software.

Can you charge the laptop from both of the USB-C ports on the Razer Blade

Stealth 13″ (Early 2019)?

Yes, you can charge the laptop using the included 65W power adapter on both the Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB-C port of the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019).

Why doesn’t my Razer Blade Stealth have an optical driver? How can I

install applications without an optical drive?

As digital downloads have become the standard, Razer eliminated the optical drive to make the Razer Blade Stealth even thinner. You can purchase an external, USB-based optical drive to pair with the Razer Blade Stealth.

Software

Is the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) supported by Synapse 3?

Yes, it is supported by Synapse 3.0 and comes pre-installed on the system.

Can I dual-boot, partition, or otherwise modify the Blade’s operating

system?

The Blade is designed for compatibility with the as-shipped OS. Should you want to install or modify the OS, format the boot drive then install your preferred OS. Razer Warranty and support is only available for the as-shipped OS.

Does the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) support Miracast?

Currently, the Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) does not support Miracast.

Where can I find the latest drivers for my Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early

2019)?

To enhance the user experience, drivers for your Razer laptop are available through Windows Updates. Simply navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select “Check for updates” to ensure that you have the latest drivers installed on your Razer Blade Laptop.

How do I add creator mode to my Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019)?

Check out this page to find out more about Creator Mode and enabling it on your Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019).

Where can I find Razer Blade Stealth 13″ (Early 2019) driver and other

software updates?

As of Jan 2019, all driver updates for Razer Laptops will be available via Windows Updates. Simply install all available Windows updates to ensure you have the most up-to-date driver.