When choosing between the Gigabyte A5 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, consider that the Gigabyte A5, while typically less expensive, is often bulkier and designed for gaming, with better graphics performance for intensive tasks but shorter battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, on the other hand, is sleeker, more lightweight, making it easier to carry around, offers longer battery life, and is generally better suited for business professionals or students who prioritize portability and battery over gaming capability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
281.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
The Gigabyte A5, while offering adequate performance with its CPU and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, falls behind the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, which boasts a higher screen quality, better portability, and longer battery life, making it a more premium choice for those who prioritize a balance of performance and mobility. The Prestige 14 also excels in storage capacity, keyboard feel, and speaker quality, despite the A5 having a robust cooling system that manages heat and operating noise efficiently.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte A5 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
7.0/10
7.7/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Gigabyte A5 are both good for software development, though the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is somewhat better.
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
7.2/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte A5 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offer high-resolution displays with bright panels, providing clarity and comfort for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. Engineering and design professionals would appreciate their wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation for tasks such as photo editing or CAD work. However, gamers might find these laptops lacking due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth visuals during fast-paced games where higher refresh rates are critical for a better experience.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$830
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte A5 has a price of $830 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A5 to be good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5 has a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, won't handle these tasks as well, despite having a competent CPU and good screen quality for less demanding tasks. The Prestige is more suited for general use and portability, with an emphasis on applications that don't heavily rely on graphics performance.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
7.8/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Gigabyte A5 are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte A5 offers a robust CPU, ample RAM, and a high-end GPU which are crucial for computational tasks and visual rendering in engineering and design, alongside a quality screen display that ensures clarity of detail. Despite being less powerful, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo delivers high screen quality and sufficient CPU and RAM for less demanding engineering work, while being more lightweight and portable, and providing a better keyboard and quieter operation, making it suitable for on-the-go professionals who prioritize a balance between performance and mobility.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Gigabyte A5 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gigabyte A5 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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