Razer has recently resumed sales of its popular Blade laptop series in the US after a nearly ten-day hiatus. This pause likely stemmed from the tariffs imposed by President Trump on various products, including electronics, particularly impacting components sourced from China. The Blade lineup, known for its sleek design and high performance, has historically carried a hefty price tag. The ongoing tariff complexities have made it difficult for Razer to maintain profitable direct-to-consumer sales within the American market.
Previously, the company had quietly removed its Blade lineup— including the latest Blade 16 featuring Nvidia’s 50-series GPUs— from its US website without any public explanation. According to reports from The Verge, select configurations of the 2025 Blade 16 are now back in stock, although not all models have returned, adding to the confusion. Importantly, the 2024 Blade 16 units and pre-orders for the Blade 18 are still unavailable for US customers. Currently, only the RTX 5080 version of the 2025 Blade 16 can be purchased directly, while other configurations are listed with a “notify me” option.
Interestingly, the high-end 5090 configuration available on Razer’s site boasts impressive specs—64 GB RAM and 4 TB storage—priced at $4,900. However, the more affordable 32 GB and 1 TB version is currently missing from the listings. Additionally, the new Razer Adjustable Laptop Stand remains unavailable in the US. The impact of the tariffs is being felt across the industry.
Other manufacturers, such as Framework and potentially Asus and Lenovo, may experience similar sales disruptions. As uncertainty lingers about the tariff situation, consumers are left hopeful that Razer fully restores its offerings soon.