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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and the Razer Blade 18, consider that the Aorus 17G is usually less expensive and has a longer battery life, which can be crucial for extended use without charging. The Razer Blade 18, on the other hand, boasts better overall performance, which is especially noticeable in gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks due to its more powerful processor and graphics card, making it well suited for high-demand applications. The Blade 18 also has a higher-quality build, screen, speakers, and webcam. If portability is a concern, both models are comparable in size and weight, with the Blade 18 being slightly heavier. Therefore, if your budget allows for a higher-priced laptop and you need top-level performance for demanding tasks, the Razer Blade 18 is a strong option, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers good performance at a lower price point with better battery longevity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- 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 for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
282.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Razer Blade 18 offers higher performance due to a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, with better screen resolution and quality, making it very good for general use, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G, while still good for general use, has a lower performance CPU, less RAM, and lower screen quality, but it benefits from longer battery life and slightly better portability.
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.9
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is designed with a Nvidia RTX 3070 and a screen refresh rate of 300 Hz, which ensures smooth gameplay and decent 3D performance, whereas the Razer Blade 18, equipped with a stronger Nvidia RTX 4070 and a 240 Hz screen refresh rate, delivers exceptional gaming and 3D experiences with higher quality due to a more powerful GPU and a CPU that better supports high-end gaming and complex rendering tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.8
9.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.6/10
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 Aorus 17G is good.
The Razer Blade 18 surpasses the Gigabyte Aorus 17G in terms of engineering and design use primarily because of its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a superior GPU, which process complex tasks faster and handle more demanding design software seamlessly. Additionally, the Razer's screen offers higher resolution and quality, enhancing visual precision, though both laptops are less portable due to their size and the Gigabyte has slight advantages in portability and operating noise, which may matter less for stationary workspaces.
Content Creation
7.5
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.2
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
8.0
8.9
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize sharp images and clear text for everyday tasks, the high resolution and brightness of the Aorus 17G's and Razer Blade 18's screens make them suitable for general use. For engineering and design, both laptops offer wide color gamuts ensuring accurate color representation, which is crucial for those fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications where motion clarity is key, both models fall short due to lower refresh rates, despite their otherwise high-quality displays.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Razer Blade 18 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,329
$2,400
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a price of $2,329 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $2,400.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 17G | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,329 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.9" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | 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 | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 282 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 17G
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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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