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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 5 offers a compelling balance of price and features, with its OLED screen providing excellent color and contrast which is ideal for tasks where visuals are a priority. If long battery life and portability are less of a concern and you're on a budget, it could be a solid choice. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18 steps up with a more powerful processor, more memory, and a higher-refresh rate display suitable for fast-paced gaming and intensive engineering applications. The tradeoff comes in the form of a higher price and reduced battery life. For those needing ultimate performance and whose budget allows, the Razer Blade 18 is a strong candidate, but for those seeking value and superb visual quality, especially in design or video work, the Aero 5 should not be overlooked. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
446.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 offers a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the Gigabyte Aero 5, enhancing its capability for heavy multitasking and demanding applications, which is reflected in its higher general use score, while the Aero's OLED display provides superior screen quality with high color accuracy and contrast, yet, it compromises on battery life and portability compared to the Razer Blade 18 due to its slightly heavier build and lower battery capacity. Both laptops feature rich, colorful displays and ample storage but the Razer's higher refresh rate and larger screen size improve the visual experience, whereas its cut in portability and battery life is a consideration for users needing mobility over screen real estate.
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.9
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 5's excellence in gaming and 3D tasks is due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and an OLED screen with a decent refresh rate; however, the Razer Blade 18 goes a step further with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a much higher refresh rate display, which is crucial for smooth gaming and 3D model rendering.
Engineering and Design
8.7
9.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good.
The Gigabyte Aero 5, featuring an OLED screen and an Intel i7 processor coupled with an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, is well-suited for engineering and design tasks where screen quality is paramount. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18 is equipped with a larger screen and an even more robust Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, not only providing exceptional screen quality but also delivering superior performance for more demanding engineering software and design work.
Software Development
7.9
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 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
8.6
8.9
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 18 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 18 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a high-resolution display and bright panel, which makes it excellent for general tasks like browsing and document editing; additionally, its wide color gamut ensures precise color representation crucial for engineering and design work. The Razer Blade 18, with similar resolution and brightness, offers a very good visual experience for general use and is also well-suited for creative professionals who require accurate colors. However, both laptops have screens that refresh at a rate not ideal for the fast-paced action in gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion through higher refresh rates is a priority.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Razer Blade 18 both have only fair portability, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,250
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
8.2
8.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 and Gigabyte Aero 5 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 5 and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 5 | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,250 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 446 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
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 | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aero 5
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Zhi Cheng | May 2022
"It is unfortunate that the Gigabyte AERO notebook series have seem to lost its charm, as it’s not exactly any much different from the AORUS series now. Regardless, content creators and designers will certainly still appreciate the features on the AERO 5 XE4, which are fundamental to their work. This largely revolved around the notebook’s display, which is colour calibrated and validated, high resolution (4K) and with great AMOLED colour representation. Now that the AERO 5 XE4 has improved its performance with the latest CPU and GPU, the professionals can also appreciate the improved productivity from the notebook."
Razer Blade 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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