If you prioritize gaming or demanding tasks like video editing and 3D modeling, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 with its dedicated graphics card is a better fit, however, it is heavier and bulkier which reduces portability. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 excels in portability with its lighter, thinner design, and offers a higher resolution display with a sharper image for day-to-day productivity and media consumption. The Razer's integrated graphics are suitable for less intensive tasks but not ideal for high-end gaming or heavy graphics work. Consider battery life as well, as it can differ substantially between models, affecting usage on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.2/10
8.1/10
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 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 excels in gaming and 3D tasks thanks to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which makes for smoother visuals and better rendering of fast-moving images. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13 is equipped with a less powerful Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, which means it can still handle some gaming and 3D applications, but it won't perform as well as the Aorus 7 in these areas.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
7.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers robust engineering and design capabilities with its higher-end GPU and larger screen, which is beneficial for graphics-intensive tasks but less portable due to its size and weight. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 provides a more portable option with a high-quality screen and good overall performance, though it has an integrated GPU which may not handle demanding engineering and design software as effectively.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize sharp visuals and bright displays for activities like web browsing or document editing, both the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the Razer Book 13 have high-resolution screens that offer clarity and vibrant colors for general use. For engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is crucial, they both provide a wide color range, covering professional color spaces well, ensuring your designs have true-to-life hues. However, for a gaming or 3D modeling experience, their lower refresh rates may not deliver the smoothest visuals compared to other laptops specifically tailored for such purposes, which may affect fast-paced or detail-oriented visual tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 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
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent 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 Book 13 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
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Razer Book 13 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a larger screen and dedicated graphics for comfortable viewing and some gaming, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Razer Book 13, which boasts better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, a higher resolution touchscreen, and efficient heat management, though it might not handle graphically intensive tasks as well. Both laptops come equipped with solid processors and sufficient memory for general tasks, but the Razer also has a higher quality build and quieter operation, emphasizing comfort in its design.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
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 7 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
7.4/10
7.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 7 and the Razer Book 13 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."
"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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