Razer Blade 14 vs. Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade 14 and Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH). 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.

Razer Blade 14 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 14 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact powerhouse design

superior gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust aluminum chassis

efficient thermal management

premium price tag

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate screen

ample storage options

robust gaming performance

good thermal management

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade 14 and Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 14 vs. Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 14 Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.97 cm x 22 cm x 1.68 cm 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.44 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 2.12 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Anodized black -
DISPLAY Razer Blade 14 Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Factory Calibration, FreeSync Technology Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 14 Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Razer Blade 14 Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Razer Blade 14 Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 14 Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0 Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0 NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards THX Spatial Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 14 Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
BATTERY Razer Blade 14 Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 61.6 Wh 48.96 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 14 Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Output 230 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade 14 Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad 15 colours backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 14 Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
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)
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 14 Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 14 Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 Illuminated Razer logo, vapor chamber cooling system, Modern Standby WINDFORCE Cooling System
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