Razer Blade 14 (2016) glare

Hey guys,

I'm debating whether or not I want to get the new Razer Blade 14, and there's one big, big detail that's holding me back: the glossy screen.

Personally, I can't stand having reflections on the screen when I'm using a laptop, as I find it extremely distracting, especially when I'm in a room full of people.

I know this is difficult to quantify, but can anyone tell me what their experience has been like with the Razer Blade 14, 2016? How bad is the glare?

I've used a Macbook Air, and the anti-glare coating or whatever they use in the panel to stop reflections is good enough that I barely see any reflections. Is the Blade's screen at all comparable?

Has anyone tried putting a matte or anti-glare screen protector on it?

 

I'll give you the short answer.

Glossy screens aren't that bad. You either get used to them, or you control the lighting around you so that you aren't using the laptop in brightly lit rooms.

If you think it would really bother you, then find and buy a 2015 model Razer Blade with a 1080p FHD matte screen. It will perform nearly identically to a 2016 Razer Blade, and will be several $100's cheaper.

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Hello,

I remember telling myself that I'd have never ever for any reason bought a glossy screen ever again after 4 years of owning an Asus k73sv; I was seriously upset about that screen, felt so bad for having spent so much money for it while it was released.

...Here I am, typing this post through a Razer Blade.

The screen isn't that bad to be honest, while I feel uncomfortable I just turn brightness to 100% and damn, reflections almost disappear.

As far as I know 2016 version's been software-nerfed and can not turn brightness up as much a 2015 can, but I believe you can just avoid this limit through some other software.

If you ask me, just do not mind it, I thought about screen the same you do, but this screen is -almost- awesome and the touch thing is something I wouldn't have expected to be as "useful".

 

I have the 2014, they haven't changed the panel since then. I don't mind it. I only really notice when it's late in the day since i have windows behind me that face west when I'm in the recliner. And even then, it's really only dark games or videos that give me issues, just generally browsing and working on documents is fine. I don't think it would be highly usable outdoors on a bright day, but I literally never use my notebook outdoors.

One thing I will say, it's pretty bright, I'm sure it's much brighter than your old Asus. Maybe make sure you can return it no questions asked if you just can't deal with a glass covered panel.

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In my opinion, it has the same amount of glare as the Macbook Pro.

 

Get a matte protector.

 

Hey folks. Thanks for all of your input!
I took the leap and ordered the Blade 14. I'm going to see if I can get used to the glare, and if it's an issue, I'll take your advice and get myself a matte protector. Once I have the laptop, I'll post an update for anyone who has the same concern in the future. Will update on the anti-glare protector as well, if I find that I need one. It'll be interesting to see if a protector impacts the touchscreen capability.
Thanks again

 

Those anti-glare protectors are awful and will degrade the quality of your display significantly. You'll get used to the glare I guess, but I wish Razer would have offered a Full-HD matte version for the 2016 line. I'd be all over that.

 

Hey folks. Just to give a quick update...
I've been using my Razer for about a week now, and it was worth every penny. This machine is unbelievable so far, and I'm very glad I got it.

The only drawback as far as I can tell is the glare. It's definitely present, and very annoying, to the point that I'm tempted just to -try- getting an anti-glare screen protector, but the laptop itself is so good that I don't regret buying it at all. Yes, you do get used to it to an extent, but when you have to deal with bright background lighting, it's pretty frustrating. I really wish I could increase the screen brightness even further to counteract the glare.

So, for anyone on the fence because of the glare.... I say go for it. Yes the glare will frustrate you, but the rest of your experience with the laptop will more than make up for it.