The Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 features several notable upgrades from the previous model, including a 300Hz ultra-fast display.

Voted one of the best gaming laptops, the Razer Blade Pro 17 impressed us with its thin, stylish chassis and powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q. Now, the Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 seems to be taking it a step further. Here's everything we know about this new, sleek, and powerful gaming laptop.

An actual release date for the Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 has not yet been set. However, Razer says it will come out in May, which means it will pop up in the U.S. and Canada in the next week or so.

Those in Europe, China, Asia, and the Middle East will likely have to wait a bit longer, as Razer has said its new gaming machines are "coming soon" to those regions. Our guess is that it will be around June or July.

The Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 has three options. The lowest-spec model with the latest Intel 10th generation Core i7 processor and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics card will cost $2,599.99.

This is a hefty price tag, but it only goes up from there. The next machine is $3,199.99, but for that price you get a GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q. Pay $3,799.99 and you get a 120Hz 4K touchscreen display with the same specs.

Given its 17-inch footprint, it is not surprising that the Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 has powerful specifications: all three models are powered by the latest Intel i7-10875H, an octa-core processor running at speeds from 2,3GHz up to 5.1GHz and this chip is matched with 16 GB of DDR4 RAM.

Another key spec is the Razer Blade Pro 17 2020's graphics options. As mentioned, there are two graphics card options: the GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q and the GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q.

Neither of these graphics cards are as powerful as their non-Max-Q counterparts, but they can easily handle most heavily loaded games at high settings and with ray tracing enabled for games that support it. For content creators, these GPUs should also be well suited to handle tasks like video rendering.

Storage starts at 512GB of PCIe NVMe SSD space for the first two models and 1TB for the top-of-the-line Blade Pro 17. Both models also offer the option to upgrade the SSD capacity to 2TB, and a second M.2 slot allows for an additional 2TB at a later date.

Another standout feature of the Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 is its display options. The first two models come with a 17.3-inch Full HD panel with a claimed brightness of 300 nits and 100% coverage of the sRGB color gamut; if you play games that require ultra-smooth movement, such as Apex Legends or Overwatch, this is the display for you.

The higher-end model is aimed at content creators, with a resolution of 3840 x 2160, 400 nits brightness, and 100% Adobe RGB color gamut. This touchscreen panel has an impressive refresh rate of 120Hz, which should make both gaming and general productivity feel very smooth.

Measuring 15.5 x 10.2 x 0.78 inches, the Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 is nearly identical to its 2019 predecessor. It also weighs in at 6.06 pounds, and will feel about the same weight as the previous model. In other words, you'll be able to carry it in a decent-sized backpack without breaking your back. Just don't expect the Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 to be as slender and light as the Dell XPS 17 2020.

The keyboard and trackpad are the same, with the former offering Razer Chroma RBG backlighting per key and the latter a glass touchpad with Microsoft Precision drivers.

The Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 does not exactly push the boat out in terms of evolving the Blade's aesthetic. But that's not a bad thing, as it looks less ostentatious than some gaming laptop PCs and resembles a matte black gaming 16-inch MacBook Pro.

The Razer Blade Pro 17 2020's port selection includes three USB 3.2 Type-A ports, two USB-C ports (one with Thunderbolt 3 support), Gigabit Ethernet, 3,5mm headphone jack, Kensington lock, HDMI 2 .0 connection. There is also a full-size SD card reader, which will come in handy for those who want to quickly retrieve photos and videos from their digital cameras. [Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. This is a standard specification for laptops in late 2019-2020.

A 70.5 WHr lithium polymer battery is included in all Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 models; Razer did not mention an estimate for how long that battery will last.

However, this is the same size battery as the one in the 2019 Blade Pro 17, which lasted 4 hours and 31 minutes in a battery test by sibling site Tom's Hardware; we expect the Razer Pro 17 to have similar results, but with a more efficient new Intel processor, which may extend battery life a bit more. However, don't expect long gaming sessions away from a power source.

The Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 is a fairly minor update from the previous model. However, the addition of a new Intel processor and a 300 Hz refresh rate display make the laptop more attractive.

The Alienware Area 51m R2 starts at $3,050, which is still very expensive, especially considering the availability of GeForce RTX 2080 Super, etc.

However, the Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 is a premium device targeted at people who not only want a lot of gaming power, but also a device that is reasonably portable and doesn't scream "gaming machine" when served in a coffee shop. As such, the Razer Blade Pro 17 2020 is likely to replace its predecessor as one of our favorite gaming laptops very soon.