The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers solid performance with its high-end CPU and GPU, which might serve well for intensive tasks such as engineering, 3D rendering, or gaming. Its larger screen and higher battery capacity could be beneficial for extended use and multitasking, but this also makes it heavier and less portable than the Razer Blade 14. Conversely, the Razer Blade 14, while costing more, offers great performance in a more compact and lighter design, which enhances portability. This can be especially appealing for users who value mobility and often carry their laptop around. However, the smaller size comes with trade-offs like a potentially smaller battery, which might require more frequent charging depending on usage. Both machines are equipped with significant storage and memory, but choosing between them largely depends on whether you prioritize performance and screen size or portability and sleek design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.2/10
8.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15X for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you're primarily focused on general computing tasks like browsing or document editing, both the Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Razer Blade 14 offer very good screen quality with sharp resolution and bright displays, ensuring a comfortable viewing experience. For engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is crucial, the Razer Blade 14's screen excels with wider color gamuts, making it superior for detail-oriented visual tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can affect the smoothness of fast-paced visuals and render less fluid gameplay.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 15X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,600
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 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 15X is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are very good for general use due to their robust CPUs and sufficient RAM, ensuring smooth performance for typical tasks. While the Gigabyte excels with a larger screen and excellent thermal management, the Razer offers better portability, longer battery life, and a highly acclaimed keyboard, making it ideal for users who prioritize mobility and typing comfort.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
8.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is equipped with the powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, delivering robust gaming and 3D performance, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023), with the Nvidia RTX 4060 and the same high refresh rate, offers similar capabilities with the added benefit of higher portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
8.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Gigabyte Aorus 15X are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is equipped with a high-end Intel CPU and an Nvidia RTX GPU which are excellent for demanding tasks like engineering simulations and 3D design, along with a quality screen, but it is heavier and bulkier which may affect its portability.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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 15X and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
"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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