The Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers high performance, suitable for intensive gaming, engineering, and 3D/machine learning tasks due to its powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, but at a premium price and with less portability due to its larger size and weight. The Razer Book 13 is more affordable and portable with a superior screen resolution, touchscreen, and longer battery life, making it excellent for general use, though its integrated graphics are less suited for demanding tasks. Choose the Aorus 5 for high-performance needs or the Razer Book 13 for better portability and everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.2/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 360, both ideal for demanding gaming and 3D tasks. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 uses an Intel Iris Xe GPU and has a lower refresh rate of 60, catering better to less intensive applications and providing a fair gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 excels in engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7-12700H CPU, superior Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, and ample screen size, which is essential for demanding software used in these fields. In contrast, while the Razer Book 13 also has a high-quality screen and ample RAM, it offers a less powerful CPU and integrated GPU, making it less suitable for rigorous engineering tasks but more portable and suitable for on-the-go use due to its lighter weight and smaller size.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Razer Book 13 have displays that offer clear and vibrant images, due to their high resolutions and brightness levels which make everyday tasks like browsing and video watching a pleasure. In engineering and design, the screens on both models provide a wide range of colors, crucial for accurately representing work in applications that rely on the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color gamuts. However, for 3D gaming, the lower refresh rates of these laptops mean less fluid motion and slower screen updates, which can be a disadvantage in fast-paced gaming environments where quick reflexes are key.
Battery
5.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Razer Book 13 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.
Cost
$2,359
$1,389
$500
$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 Book 13 costs $1,389.
The Razer Book 13 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its high-performance CPU and ample RAM, is suited for general use and can also handle gaming, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Razer Book 13, which offers excellent portability and longer battery life but uses a CPU that's less powerful for intensive tasks. Both laptops have high-quality screens and keyboards, but the Razer Book 13's higher-resolution touchscreen and better contrast ratio, along with a lighter build, make it more appealing for frequent travelers who prioritize display quality and laptop portability over raw performance.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and Razer Book 13 are both 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
7.3/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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