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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is generally less expensive and has a larger, higher-resolution OLED screen which is great for rich colors and deep blacks, but it refreshes at 60 Hz and is slightly heavier, affecting portability. It also has superior storage capacity. The Razer Blade 15, on the other hand, is more expensive, lighter, and has a high-refresh-rate IPS display which is better for fast-motion scenes like gaming. However, its screen is smaller and lower in resolution, and it has less storage. The Razer offers a more portable design with a high-performance display for gaming, while the Aero 16 provides a vivid display and more storage for media professionals and general usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Razer Blade 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 16's high resolution and brightness make for a crisp and vivid display that enhances the general use experience, while its wide color gamuts match the precision needed for engineering and design tasks. The Razer Blade 15 also boasts similar attributes that make it suitable for both general use and creative professions due to its very good screen quality, though its lower color gamut coverage compared to the Aero 16 might be less ideal for color-sensitive work. Both laptops, however, have lower refresh rates, which means they’re less optimal for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion and quick screen responses are crucial.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 and Gigabyte Aero 16 both have good portability, though the Razer Blade 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,260
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 boasts a high-quality OLED screen with excellent color coverage and a large battery, making it great for general use where display and longevity are priorities. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 15 offers a more portable form factor and superior speaker and keyboard quality, which enhances the overall user experience for general computing tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.0
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16, with its OLED screen and lower screen refresh rate, offers exceptional screen quality for gaming and 3D rendering but may not be as smooth for fast-paced games compared to the Razer Blade 15, which has a higher refresh rate IPS screen conducive to a more responsive gaming experience. Both laptops are equipped with powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPUs; however, the Razer Blade's combination of a faster refresh rate screen and an advanced CPU can provide a slight performance edge for very demanding games and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 boasts an OLED screen with exceptional color accuracy, brightness, and contrast, which is ideal for precision in engineering and design work, along with a robust GPU and CPU that handle demanding tasks efficiently. The Razer Blade 15, while slightly more portable and with a high-quality keyboard and speaker setup, offers a high refresh rate IPS display and similarly powerful CPU and GPU, making it also very suitable for engineering and design where screen smoothness and high-quality inputs are beneficial.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Razer Blade 15 are both very 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.
Software Development
7.9
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Razer Blade 15 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 16 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 16 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aero 16
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Tom's Hardware
Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
Razer Blade 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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