Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) vs. Razer Blade 18

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) and Razer Blade 18. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

attractive price point

average battery life

heavy build

basic audio quality

no thunderbolt support

Razer Blade 18 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 18 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

premium build quality

advanced cooling system

good port selection

expensive price point

heavy for portability

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) and Razer Blade 18
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) vs. Razer Blade 18 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Razer Blade 18
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.44 cm 39.99 cm x 27.54 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 2.12 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Matte black Black
DISPLAY Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Razer Blade 18
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 18"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level -
PROCESSOR Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Razer Blade 18
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 36 MB
Features - Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Razer Blade 18
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Razer Blade 18
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Razer Blade 18
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0, Ray tracing cores Gen2, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Six speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - THX Spatial Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: 7.1 codec via HDMI, 3 smart amplifiers, 2 tweeters, 4 woofers
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Razer Blade 18
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11w, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11u, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11az
BATTERY Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Razer Blade 18
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 91.7 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Razer Blade 18
Output 230 Watt 280 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Razer Blade 18
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 15 colours backlighting N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Razer Blade 18
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
LAN
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN (RJ-45)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Razer Blade 18
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Razer Blade 18
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features WINDFORCE Cooling System Illuminated Razer logo, Modern Standby, Razer Synapse 3 support
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 2 years
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