If you need a laptop primarily for gaming, 3D rendering or machine learning, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P with its more powerful GPU and CPU, along with more RAM, is better suited for you despite being heavier and having a shorter battery life. On the other hand, if you are looking for a lighter, more portable machine with a longer battery life for general use and you don't require high performance for gaming or intensive applications, the Razer Book 13 is a better option. The Razer is also more affordable and has a higher resolution touchscreen display, which is beneficial for productivity and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is superior for gaming and 3D applications because it boasts a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU that excels in demanding graphical tasks, and offers a high screen refresh rate which is ideal for smooth, fast-paced gaming visuals. Conversely, the Razer Book 13, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and standard refresh rate, is suitable for lighter gaming and 3D tasks, but it can't match the Aorus 15P's graphics capabilities and smoothness in rendering, making it only fair in comparison for gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the Razer Book 13 offer high-resolution displays with vibrant panel types and sufficient brightness, providing crisp and clear visuals for everyday tasks. When it comes to engineering and design, they both excel by covering broad color gamuts, ensuring that professionals can work with a wide spectrum of colors for accurate design work. However, their screens fall short for gaming and 3D applications because they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and an immersive visual experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
5.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 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
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent 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 Book 13 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
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Razer Book 13 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P, with a more powerful CPU and GPU, larger RAM, and higher storage, allows for smooth multitasking and more demanding tasks, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Razer Book 13, which offers greater portability and longer battery life with its lighter weight and efficient processing, coupled with a high-resolution touchscreen, making it ideal for on-the-go use despite having less power.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Razer Book 13 are both 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
7.3/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the Razer Book 13 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."
"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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