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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte A7 offers a lower price with decent performance, suitable for general use and gaming. It comes with a number pad and customizable key color but has a lower battery life and is less portable. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17, with a higher cost, provides superior performance and screen quality, which is ideal for demanding 3D tasks, machine learning, engineering software, and intensive gaming. It also has a longer battery life and a more premium build but is heavier and possibly less portable due to its higher weight and larger power brick. Both have the same screen size, but the Razer Blade has a higher resolution, which means sharper images but can reduce battery life faster than a lower resolution screen. If budget is a concern and your tasks are not extremely demanding, the Gigabyte A7 can serve well, whereas if you seek top-notch performance and can invest more, the Razer Blade 17 is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- The Gigabyte A7 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 17.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 surpasses the Gigabyte A7 in general use due to its higher-quality screen, more powerful processor, and larger memory, which contribute to better multitasking and richer visual experiences. It also boasts superior portability and battery life, making it a more balanced package overall, despite being less affordable than the Gigabyte A7.
Gaming and AI
7.3
8.6
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, which outperforms the Gigabyte A7's Nvidia RTX 3060 in demanding tasks. Both laptops have similar refresh rates, but the Razer also boasts a higher resolution and better screen quality, contributing to more detailed and vibrant visuals, albeit with a higher price tag.
Engineering and Design
7.6
9.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design due to its higher RAM capacity, more powerful Intel i9 processor, and superior Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, which enable faster processing and better graphics handling, along with its 4K screen that offers crisp image quality vital for design work. The Gigabyte A7, while good, has lower specs in CPU, RAM, and GPU, and a full HD screen, which may suffice for many engineering tasks but lacks the cutting-edge performance and detail offered by the Razer setup.
Content Creation
7.3
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
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.
Software Development
7.0
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
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
7.3
8.6
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, the Gigabyte A7's screen may have adequate resolution and brightness, along with a suitable panel type for sharp and clear viewing, but it lacks the high refresh rate desired for smooth gaming and 3D applications. The Razer Blade 17 likely offers a higher resolution and brighter display with advanced panel technology that enhances general viewing and supports wide color gamuts for precise engineering and design work, yet also falls short in providing the high refresh rate gamers and 3D artists seek for optimal performance. For both engineering and general use, these laptops seem well-equipped, but for gaming and 3D tasks, they might disappoint those looking for fluid motion and rapid on-screen responses.
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 17 and Gigabyte A7 both have only fair portability, though the Razer Blade 17 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte A7 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$940
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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How the Gigabyte A7 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte A7 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$940 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.58 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.59" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.31" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 49 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 318 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Gigabyte A7
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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
Razer Blade 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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