The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers an Intel i7 processor with a Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card, which makes it a strong contender for intensive engineering tasks and gaming. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 processor and a Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, delivering solid performance in a more compact form factor. The Razer Blade 14's higher screen resolution and aspect ratio may provide a crisper and more expansive visual experience for creative tasks. However, the Gigabyte has a larger screen size and a considerably bigger battery, likely translating to longer usage time, but at the cost of increased weight and bulk, making it less portable. If portability and sharp display are top priorities, consider the Razer Blade 14 (2023); for extended battery life and potentially better performance for demanding applications, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P may be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P features an Nvidia RTX 3080 and a screen refresh rate of 300 Hz, making it a solid choice for gaming and 3D applications with smooth visuals and potent graphics capabilities. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) comes with an Nvidia RTX 4060 and a 240 Hz refresh rate; the Blade's more recent GPU and high-quality display, combined with more efficient power utilization and a higher screen resolution, provide an excellent gaming experience, especially if newer games and portability are priorities.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is somewhat better.
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
8.1/10
8.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P's screen may provide clear and sharp images for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering due to its resolution and brightness, but the lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming where fast motion can appear less smooth. The Razer Blade 14's display, with high brightness and resolution, creates vibrant and precise visuals for both general use and professional design, but like the Aorus, its less impressive refresh rate can detract from the gaming experience. Both laptops are less suited for gaming and 3D uses where a high refresh rate is crucial for fluidity and reducing motion blur.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,950
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) outperforms the Gigabyte Aorus 15P in general use mainly due to its more advanced CPU, higher quality screen, and longer battery life which contribute to its very good portability; while the Aorus 15P, with ample RAM and a capable CPU, also offers a good experience but is bulkier with a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. Additionally, the Razer's superior keyboard and speaker quality along with better heat management and operating noise enhance its suitability for varied everyday tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P boasts a powerful Intel i7 CPU and RTX 3080 GPU, ideal for demanding engineering software, and its larger screen and multiple output ports support multitasking, but it's less portable than the Razer Blade 14, which offers a high-resolution display and efficient AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, suitable for engineering tasks in a more compact form factor with better speaker quality and lower operating noise.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to be very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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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