If price is a concern, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is less expensive than the Razer Blade 17. The Aorus 15P is slightly heavier and has a smaller, lower resolution screen which may affect portability and visual clarity, but it offers a higher refresh rate which is beneficial for gaming. The Razer Blade 17 boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU which provides better performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks. Additionally, it has a higher screen resolution and better color reproduction, which is advantageous for creative work. Both laptops offer similar RAM and storage, but differences in weight and battery size may influence your decision based on how much you intend to travel with your laptop. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Good portability
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers solid performance with good CPU and RAM, suitable for general use, and brings quality keyboard and heat management; however, its lower screen resolution limits display clarity compared to the Razer Blade 17, which boasts a higher-quality screen and a more powerful CPU, enhancing your experience in not just typical use but also in demanding applications, though at the expense of being less portable and having slightly reduced battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Razer Blade 17 both offer powerful GPUs which are essential for gaming and 3D tasks, with the Razer Blade typically carrying a higher-end GPU for even better performance. While both laptops have high screen refresh rates that ensure smooth visuals during fast-paced scenes, the Razer Blade often combines this with superior screen quality which enhances the overall gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
9.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers solid performance for engineering and design tasks with its capable CPU, abundant RAM, and powerful GPU, complemented by a good quality screen, making it a very good choice for these uses. In comparison, the Razer Blade 17 steps up the game with an even more robust CPU and a superior GPU, alongside an ultra-high-resolution screen, which earns it an excellent reputation for intensive tasks, albeit at the cost of being less portable due to its larger size and slightly heavier build.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 is 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.
Software Development
7.3/10
8.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
8.1/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers sufficient resolution and brightness for typical applications, making it suitable for general use, and its color gamut coverage meets the needs for engineering and design work. However, it falls short for gaming and 3D tasks due to a lower refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion rendering in fast-paced visuals. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 provides both high resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, and its wider color gamut serves professionals in engineering and design well, but like the Aorus, its lower refresh rate does not cater well to the high-speed demands of gaming and 3D content.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$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 17 costs $4,300.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15P to have good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the Razer Blade 17 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."
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 15P or the Razer Blade 17
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.
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
99,195
Recommendations made
21,493
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.