Are there are any alternatives?

The MSI GS75 Stealth is a close competitor to the Razer Blade Pro 17. It features similar options in terms of display, processor, and graphics, and comes in a few hundred dollars less expensive. The Razer Blade Pro 17 is built like a tank by comparison, with a better keyboard and touchpad. Razer also wins in game performance.

　　You can find many less expensive 17-inch gaming laptops with similar (or better) gaming performance, like the Lenovo Legion Y740 17. It doesn’t have the design ethos of Razer, but it’s not an ugly laptop, and is significantly cheaper at only $1,800 for a configuration with similar hardware.

　　Finally, if you want ultimate power at the complete compromise of portability, check out the Alienware Area-51m. It’s more expensive, but with desktop-grade components, it’s easily the most powerful gaming laptop you can buy.

　　

How long will it last?

The Razer Blade Pro 17 is a well-built laptop with high-end components. It should last you more than just a few years. As a gaming laptop, important components like the graphics card and processor are locked in, which means it’ll eventually go out of date.

　　Razer laptops come with a standard one-year warranty. We’d like to see that be extended for these premium devices, but it’s become the industry standard.

　　

Should you buy it?

If you like the Razer Blade aesthetic and want something for gaming only, the Razer Blade Pro 17 is a good choice.