The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is more affordable and offers a larger screen, but has lower battery life and heavier weight, making it less portable than the Razer Blade 14. The Razer Blade 14, while more expensive, packs higher resolution and a more premium build, and is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight. Performance for gaming or intensive tasks is generally stronger on the Razer Blade 14, with its advanced processor and graphics card, but the Gigabyte Aorus 7 can handle general use and some gaming at a more budget-friendly price. If portability and top-tier performance are crucial, choose the Razer Blade 14; if you prefer a larger screen and a lower price at the cost of some performance, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 could be suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 offers a superior portable experience with a lighter frame and a longer lasting battery than the Gigabyte Aorus 7, making it preferred for mobility and use away from a power outlet. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a larger screen and a dedicated number pad which may be more appealing for users in need of a spacious display and convenient data entry, despite being heavier and having a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
7.4/10
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 14 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 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
8.3/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When you're focusing on general use such as browsing or office work, vibrant colors and clear images are key; both Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Razer Blade 14 have displays that are bright and high resolution, providing a pleasant viewing experience. For engineering and design, accurate color representation becomes crucial, and the Razer Blade 14 excels here with its wider color gamuts, ensuring that colors in your projects are reproduced faithfully. However, playing fast-paced games or working with 3D applications requires a screen that can refresh quickly to keep motion looking smooth, and while neither laptop is ideal in this respect, if this is a priority, you may need to look elsewhere, considering alternative laptops that offer higher refresh rates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,190
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
The Razer Blade 14 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
8.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 comes with a high-performance Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, larger screen, and high refresh rate which are preferred for engineering and design tasks; however, it's heavier and less portable than the Razer Blade 14, which also has a capable AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU, with a higher resolution display for sharp image quality, while being more portable and having a better keyboard. Both are equipped with solid RAM and storage to handle demanding tasks, but considerations like screen size and portability might weigh in depending on where and how they will be used.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
"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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