BladeRunner G7: Desktop Power on the Go
With an RTX 4080 and liquid cooling, the BladeRunner G7 destroys every benchmark in its path, but portability takes a backseat.
At a Glance
The Good
- + Blazing fast RTX 4080 Performance
- + Stunning 240Hz Mini-LED Display
- + Excellent mechanical keyboard
- + Advanced liquid cooling system
The Bad
- - Fans get loud under load
- - Battery life is poor (3-4 hours)
- - Heavy power brick
Design & Build
The BladeRunner G7 screams "gamer" but in a sophisticated way. The CNC-milled aluminum chassis is rigid and features subtle RGB accents that can be disabled for office use. At 2.4kg, it's not light, but it feels incredibly solid.
Display
The 16-inch Mini-LED panel is a highlight. With a 240Hz refresh rate and 1000 nits of peak brightness, HDR gaming looks phenomenal. The blacks are deep, approaching OLED levels, but with the brightness advantage of Mini-LED.
Performance
Powered by the Intel Core i9-14900HX and an RTX 4080 running at full 175W TGP, this machine chews through everything. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 80+ FPS with Ray Tracing Overdrive enabled (thanks to DLSS 3.5).
Thermal throttling is virtually non-existent thanks to the vapor chamber cooling, though the fans do sound like a jet engine taking off when in "Turbo" mode.
Keyboard & Trackpad
The low-profile mechanical switches offer satisfying tactile feedback with 1.8mm travel. It's one of the best laptop keyboards we've typed on. The trackpad is massive and glass-topped, though most gamers will plug in a mouse immediately.