Gigabyte AORUS 17X 17.3" AXF-D4US694SH Black 2023
Gigabyte
46 Overall Score
vs
Razer Blade 14" RZ09-05306ES3-R3U1 Black 2025
Razer
72 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte AORUS 17X 17.3" AXF-D4US694SH Black 2023
62 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Gigabyte laptop receives mixed reviews. While many users praise its build quality, performance, and value for money, there are significant complaints about GPU fan failures, noise, and a static popping noise on wireless headsets. Some users also report issues with the display and software, but overall, those who have had positive experiences find it to be a powerful and reliable machine.
Pros
- Strong build quality
- Great performance for gaming and AI
- Good value for money
- Thin display
- Upgradable RAM and storage
Cons
- GPU fan failures
- Loud under heavy load
- Static popping noise on wireless headsets
- Display issues (shuts off, lines)
- Poor software/control panel
Build quality 3
Performance 4
Value for money 2
Gpu fan reliability 2
Noise level 2
Wireless headset compatibility 1
Razer Blade 14" RZ09-05306ES3-R3U1 Black 2025
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming
Entertainment
Creator
Compact
Developer
Student
Business
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Gigabyte AORUS 17X 17.3" AXF-D4US694SH | Razer Blade 14" RZ09-05306ES3-R3U1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 13980HX★ | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 5.6 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6X★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 17.3" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | Rec. 709, DCI-P3, sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 |
| HDMI | — | 1 x HDMI 2.1 output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth V5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.80 kg | 1.63 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte AORUS 17X 17.3" AXF-D4US694SH Black 2023
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Below average portability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average port selection (26th percentile)
Razer Blade 14" RZ09-05306ES3-R3U1 Black 2025
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Razer Blade 14" RZ09-05306ES3-R3U1
Scores 72 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 28 specs.