If you value a lower price and strong gaming or 3D rendering performance, the Gigabyte A5 can be a good choice due to its dedicated Nvidia graphics card, while still offering a sizable display. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13 is more portable, offers a higher-resolution display with a taller aspect ratio, and is generally preferred for everyday productivity and business use due to its build quality and lightweight design, though it may cost more. Keep in mind that the Gigabyte has a larger screen which might be less convenient for travel, whereas the Razer is smaller and more manageable on-the-go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
6.2/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5 outperforms the Razer Book 13 in gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its superior dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the Razer Book 13's Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics and 60Hz refresh rate. While both laptops have comparable processors and screen quality, the deciding factors for gaming and 3D rendering capabilities clearly favor the Gigabyte A5 with its gaming-focused GPU and smoother visual experience.
Software Development
7.0/10
7.5/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for software development, though the Razer Book 13 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Gigabyte A5 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte A5 and Razer Book 13 both provide crisp and bright displays that suit everyday activities like browsing and watching videos, which explains their good quality for general use. For engineering and design, where precise color representation is crucial, both laptops deliver a wide color range, ensuring that designs appear accurately. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-moving visuals are common, the lower refresh rates of these screens may result in less fluid motion, making them less ideal for these purposes.
Battery
6.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte A5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Razer Book 13 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte A5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$830
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte A5 has a price of $830 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
The Razer Book 13 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A5, with an AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, offers solid performance for general use, though it may be less portable and have a shorter battery life than the Razer Book 13, which has a more portable build, a longer battery life, and a higher-quality touch screen display, making it highly practical for on-the-go users.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
7.1/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 and Razer Book 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte A5 is suited for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, crucial for resource-intensive tasks, but is less portable and has lower screen quality. The Razer Book 13, with its efficient Intel i7 processor and high-quality screen, is also apt for engineering and design tasks, offering greater portability and a higher-resolution touchscreen, but its integrated graphics may not handle demanding tasks as smoothly as the A5's dedicated GPU.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.6/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 and Gigabyte A5 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
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How the Gigabyte A5 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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