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Blade 18 (2025)

Verified TB5. Razer documents one Thunderbolt 5 port and one Thunderbolt 4 port on the 2025 Blade 18.

The RZ09-0529x family combines an 18-inch dual-mode display with RTX 50-series graphics. Its two USB-C shaped high-speed ports do not use the same standard: one is TB5 and the other is TB4.

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2 complete exact configurations. 2 have a current purchase link.

Ports: 1 × TB5 + 1 × TB4
Display: 18-inch dual-mode UHD+ / FHD+
Family GPU range: RTX 5070 Ti / 5080 / 5090

Razer Blade 18 (2025) gaming laptop shown open from the front

Exact configurations

Verified Thunderbolt 5 SKUs

Match RZ09-05297ER3-R3U1 or RZ09-05298ER3-R3U1 to the exact configuration shown below. The full suffix distinguishes the GPU and retail configuration.

RZ09-05297ER3-R3U11 × TB5

Exact US SKU

RTX 5070 Ti · 32GB · 1TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
Memory: 32GB DDR5-5600
Storage: 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD

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RZ09-05298ER3-R3U11 × TB5

Exact US SKU

RTX 5080 · 32GB · 1TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB
Memory: 32GB DDR5-5600
Storage: 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD

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Additional manufacturer records

1 documented identifier, not purchase cards

At least one retail detail is still missing.

Family code, not a retail SKURZ09-0529x
1 × TB5
RZ09-0529x
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Graphics
RTX 5070 Ti / 5080 / 5090
Razer documents 1 × TB5 + 1 × TB4 for the RZ09-0529x family.

Reading the guide

What these details mean

The connector, Thunderbolt version and retail code answer different questions.

The connector does not identify the standard

Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 can all use a USB-C connector. A port photo cannot tell you which standard is present. For this family, rely on the Razer documentation, which lists 1 × TB5 + 1 × TB4, together with the configuration details shown above.

Compare Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4

What it changes in a gaming setup

Thunderbolt 5 affects external connections, not the speed of the laptop's built-in CPU or GPU. Its practical role is to connect compatible docks, displays, storage and other peripherals. Display modes, charging behavior and device performance still depend on both the laptop and the accessory.

See what connects to a Thunderbolt 5 laptop

Complete cards and partial records

This guide has two levels of detail. The exact cards above tie a retail identifier to CPU, GPU, memory and storage. The additional manufacturer records omit at least one of those details, so use them to understand the family, not as a substitute for a complete SKU at checkout.

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