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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a larger screen and higher resolution which is great for detailed work or entertainment, but it's heavier and has a bulkier power brick, reducing its portability. Its battery capacity is larger, potentially offering longer use between charges, but actual battery life can vary depending on usage. If portability and a lighter machine are more critical for you, the Razer Blade 15, being lighter and thinner, would suit you better. Both offer similar performance, but the Razer has a higher refresh rate display which is optimal for fast-paced gaming. If screen size and resolution are less of a priority than mobility and gaming experience, the Razer Blade 15 should be your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent overall display quality
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
9.2
8.2
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a high-resolution display with vibrant color accuracy, making it suitable for tasks requiring precision such as engineering and design work; however, its lower refresh rate doesn't align with the high-speed requirements of Gaming and 3D applications. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 15's very good screen blends quality in resolution and color fidelity, serving well for general use and professional design, but equally falls short for gaming due to a less optimal refresh rate for fast-paced visual performance. Hence, whether choosing the Aero 17 or Blade 15, users should prioritize their need for meticulous detail in design or prefer a balanced approach for everyday tasks, all the while acknowledging that neither is tailored for high-refresh-rate gaming experiences.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,071
$2,500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a price of $2,071 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17, with a larger Mini LED screen and higher resolution, offers a superior visual experience for general use, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life than the Razer Blade 15, which has a smaller IPS screen but better portability and keyboard quality. Both laptops have capable CPUs and GPUs, ample RAM, and sufficient storage for a range of tasks, with the Aero geared towards those prioritizing screen space and visual quality, while the Blade caters to users seeking a balance between performance and mobility.
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.0
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
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 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Razer Blade 15 are excellent for gaming and 3D due to their powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics cards, with the Aero 17 boasting a high screen resolution and a refresh rate suitable for smooth gameplay, and the Blade 15 offering an even higher refresh rate for extremely fluid visuals. Although both have quality displays, the Aero 17's Mini LED technology provides exceptional brightness and color accuracy, while the Razer Blade 15 matches in color accuracy with a slightly less luminous IPS panel but compensates with its increased portability due to being lighter.
Engineering and Design
8.8
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 17 and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 boasts a high-resolution Mini LED display with superior color accuracy and brightness, coupled with a powerful CPU, generous RAM, and high-end GPU, making it ideal for engineering and design where screen quality and performance are critical. The Razer Blade 15 offers a smaller, more portable form factor with an excellent-quality IPS display and comparable CPU, RAM, and GPU capabilities, suitable for similar tasks but with the added benefit of easier transportation and a higher-quality keyboard.
Content Creation
8.4
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 and Gigabyte Aero 17 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 17 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 17 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,071 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.6" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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 17
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Mike Wobker | May 2021
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
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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