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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen, higher resolution and superior color accuracy, along with a higher quality keyboard, webcam, and speakers, the Razer Blade 18 is suitable for you, though you may sacrifice some battery life compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17H. The Aorus offers a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals in fast-paced games and might be slightly more affordable. However, for tasks requiring more RAM, such as engineering software or heavy multitasking, the Razer Blade 18's larger RAM should provide a performance edge. Be aware that with both models, performance comes with increased weight and less portability than lighter laptops. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good.
The Razer Blade 18 stands out for general use with its superior main processor and double the RAM compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, providing smoother multitasking and better performance for demanding applications. Despite having a slightly larger screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, the Razer Blade 18 is less portable and has shorter battery life than the Aorus 17H, which may be more appealing for those prioritizing mobility and longer use away from power outlets.
Engineering and Design
8.6
9.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.6/10
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 17H is very 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.
Content Creation
8.0
8.6
9.0/10
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 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H are both very good for content creation, though the Razer Blade 18 is somewhat better.
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
8.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
8.3
8.9
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17H for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Razer Blade 18 offer sharp displays and high brightness, ensuring a clear and vivid visual experience whether you're browsing the web or watching videos. In the realm of engineering and design, both have displays that cover a broad range of colors, essential for precision in visual work, but the Razer Blade 18 excels with a particularly high color accuracy which is crucial for professional design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and responsiveness compared to laptops specifically tailored for these high-intensity visual tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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 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
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $2,000 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
8.7
8.9
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the Razer Blade 18 both offer high-quality GPUs that deliver excellent performance for gaming and 3D applications, with the Razer Blade 18 having an edge in this area, enhancing the gaming experience. Additionally, both laptops feature screens with high refresh rates for smoother visuals, while the Razer Blade 18 also provides superior screen quality and a more powerful CPU, contributing to its exceptional performance for demanding tasks.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 18 to have only fair portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 17H | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.16" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 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 | 360Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 351 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 17H
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eTeknix
Peter Donnell | February 2023
"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."
Razer Blade 18
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PCMag
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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