If you prioritize a beautiful, high-resolution display for creative or entertainment purposes, and top-notch performance for 3D, machine learning, or engineering tasks, the Razer Blade 17 is an excellent choice; however, it's also heavier on the wallet. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is more budget-friendly, offers solid performance for general use and gaming, boasts a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals, but has a lower resolution display and might fall short for the most intensive tasks compared to the Razer Blade 17. Neither are particularly light or have long-lasting batteries, so neither is ideal if portability or battery life are your main concerns. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 is more suited for general use because it offers better overall performance with a higher-end CPU and double the RAM, which allows for smoother multitasking and more demanding applications, and it features a higher resolution screen for sharper image quality. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is slightly less favorable for general use due to its more modest CPU and lower screen resolution, but it could still perform well for everyday tasks and light gaming.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and 3D mainly because it has a capable GPU and offers a very high screen refresh rate, which is great for fast-paced games. The Razer Blade 17, while having an even more powerful GPU for exceptional gaming and 3D performance, comes with a lower refresh rate but provides a higher screen resolution for clearer and sharper images.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good.
The Razer Blade 17 outshines the Gigabyte Aorus 7 in engineering and design use due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful GPU, along with an ultra-high-resolution screen, providing smoother visuals and more detailed workspaces. While both are relatively heavy and not optimal for carrying around, the Razer Blade 17 also boasts a higher-quality keyboard, which could contribute to a more comfortable and efficient design process, despite being less favorable in terms of portability and having a louder operating noise.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 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
8.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
8.3/10
8.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 17 for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 17 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a high-resolution display and good brightness, which makes it suitable for general use and engineering tasks requiring color accuracy, yet its lower refresh rate detracts from the smooth visuals that gamers and 3D designers crave. The Razer Blade 17 boasts a high-resolution display and excellent color coverage, appealing to engineers and designers for its precise color work, while general users will appreciate its crisp visuals and brightness. However, like the Aorus 7, the Razer's lower refresh rate limits its ability to deliver the optimal experience for gaming and fast-paced 3D work where high refresh rates are crucial for fluid motion.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 both have only fair portability, though the Razer Blade 17 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
"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."
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 7 or the Razer Blade 17
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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