The Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers a high-refresh-rate display and advanced graphics capabilities, which would be beneficial for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering tasks; however, it's larger and heavier, which makes it less portable. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15 offers higher screen resolution and better portability due to its smaller size and weight but has slightly less powerful graphics. Both laptops have similar storage and RAM, making them comparably capable for general use. Your choice should consider whether you prioritize gaming and rendering performance or a more portable laptop with a sharper display for everyday tasks and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
8.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the Razer Blade 15 both offer top-tier GPUs suited for high-performance gaming and smooth 3D rendering, as well as screens with high refresh rates allowing for visually fluid gameplay. The Aorus may have a slight edge with a larger screen, enhancing immersion and detail in visual tasks, while the Razer Blade often balances this with a more compact build and a reputation for quality displays, alongside capable CPUs that support the demanding tasks well.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 15 has a better screen for engineering and design.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Razer Blade 15 offer displays with high resolution and brightness, making text and images sharp and easily visible even in well-lit rooms, which is key for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, the Razer Blade 15's screen excels by covering a wider range of colors thanks to better Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 coverage, ensuring that professionals see accurate shades and tones for detailed work. However, gamers and 3D artists may find both laptops lacking due to their screens' lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and slower response times during fast-paced games or while working on animation.
Portability
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$2,500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $2,000 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
The Razer Blade 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers a solid balance for general use with a high-end CPU and ample RAM for smooth multitasking, coupled with a large screen that benefits from good color accuracy, making it suitable for both work and entertainment, but it's heavier and less portable. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 15 also packs a powerful CPU and plenty of memory, along with a higher resolution screen that delivers sharp visuals, in a more compact and lightweight design that enhances portability, with the trade-off of a shorter battery life for on-the-go usage.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
8.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a higher refresh rate screen for a smoother visual experience crucial for engineering and design tasks, whereas the Razer Blade 15 packs a higher resolution display for crisper image detail and more color accuracy, plus it's lighter and more portable, making it easier to carry for those who work on the go. While both laptops have equally robust processors and ample RAM, making them suitable for demanding applications, the Razer Blade's superior portability and screen quality might appeal to people frequently moving around or those who prioritize visual quality, but the Aorus 17H's superior graphics capabilities may sway users needing more GPU-intensive workloads.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
7.5/10
7.7/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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