Choose the Gigabyte Aero 17 for superior performance in 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering due to its high-end GPU, better CPU, and greater storage. It's also more suitable for intensive gaming but is heavier and less portable. The Razer Book 13, on the other hand, is more compact and lighter, making it highly portable and better suited for general use or business tasks. It's less expensive but doesn't match the Aero 17 in terms of performance for demanding applications. If battery life is a concern, the Razer may be preferable as it is typically more efficient in this regard. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is better suited for gaming and 3D due to its robust Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz, which can render games more smoothly. In contrast, the Razer Book 13, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, offers less graphical power and a less fluid visual experience for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 outperforms the Razer Book 13 in engineering and design due to its higher-tier GPU, larger and higher quality display with Mini LED technology, and more powerful CPU, which are critical for demanding tasks. While the Razer Book 13 offers greater portability, a higher resolution touchscreen, and longer battery life, its integrated GPU and smaller screen are less suited for intensive engineering and graphic design work, even though its build quality and heat management are excellent.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 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.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making it great for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering and design, where color accuracy is paramount. The Razer Book 13 also provides a sharp and bright display suitable for everyday tasks and professional work, but with smaller color gamut coverage. However, both laptops' screens lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, making them less ideal for those specific needs.
Battery
5.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,071
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a price of $2,071 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 delivers robust performance for general tasks with its higher-end processor and graphics card, along with a larger, high-quality screen, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Razer Book 13, which offers great screen quality, better portability, and significantly longer battery life, making it excellent for on-the-go use. Both laptops have ample RAM for multitasking and sufficient storage, with the Aero offering more space but potentially more noise and heat, while the Razer's strength lies in its great keyboard and speaker quality, with reduced operating noise and better heat management.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Razer Book 13 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.
Build Quality
8.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Book 13 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 Book 13 compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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