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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers robust performance with an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics, catering to intensive tasks and gaming. However, its weight and size reduce portability, and battery life isn't specified, which may be a concern for on-the-go use. The Razer Blade 14, with a more compact form, superior AMD Ryzen 9 processing, and Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics, provides an excellent balance for gaming and professional applications while offering better portability and reportedly longer battery life. If mobility and battery are priorities and you're satisfied with slightly lower graphics capabilities, the Razer may suit you better, often at a slightly lower cost than the Gigabyte. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) ranks higher for general use due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, a higher resolution screen, and double the storage compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 5, which still offers solid performance with an Intel i7 CPU but falls short in screen quality and storage capacity. Additionally, the Razer Blade is noted for its portability and better battery life, which are very important for general use, making it a superior choice despite likely being more expensive.
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.4
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) excels in gaming and 3D because it integrates a newer NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU and a higher resolution, brighter screen with very good coverage of various color spaces, enhancing visual fidelity and enabling smoother gameplay.
Content Creation
7.6
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
7.3
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is somewhat better.
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
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize viewing documents, browsing the web, and streaming videos, both the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the Razer Blade 14 offer screens with ample resolution and brightness, ensuring a clear and vivid display. For engineering and design work requiring precise color representation, the Razer Blade 14's screen covers a wider range of colors, making it a better option for professional color grading and image accuracy. However, those interested in gaming or 3D applications might find both laptops less suitable due to their lower refresh rates, which could result in less fluid motion during fast-paced scenes or rendering tasks.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is equipped with a powerful Intel CPU and an RTX 3070 GPU which, along with sufficient RAM and a quality IPS screen, makes it suitable for engineering and design tasks; however, its larger size and weight affect its portability. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 14 boasts a robust AMD CPU and an RTX 4060 GPU, offering not only a high-resolution, brighter display for precise visual work but also improved portability and quieter operation, albeit at a potentially higher cost.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 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.
Cost
$2,359
$2,400
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a price of $2,359 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 5 | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,359 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
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 | N/A | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 5
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Vincent Chang | June 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
Razer Blade 14 (2023)
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"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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