If you prioritize gaming or demanding tasks and don't mind a larger, heavier laptop with shorter battery life, the Gigabyte A7 could suit you well, particularly if budget is a key concern. However, if you need a light and portable laptop with longer battery life for general use or business applications, and you're okay with spending a bit more, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo may be a better fit. It's designed for mobility and efficient performance in professional environments. Keep in mind, though, it may not handle gaming or heavy graphical tasks as well as the Gigabyte. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
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
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Gigabyte A7, with its robust CPU and ample RAM, caters well to routine tasks but is bulkier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go users compared to the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, which offers greater portability, a higher-quality screen, and longer battery life, without compromising performance for everyday applications. While both have sufficient storage and decent keyboards, the Prestige 14 AI Evo pulls ahead with superior speaker quality and better thermal management, ensuring a quieter, cooler operation.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
6.8/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7 is equipped with a stronger GPU and higher screen refresh rate which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, despite having a decent CPU and screen quality, falls short on both the GPU power and refresh rate, making it less suited for high-demand gaming and 3D tasks.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
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 A7 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
7.4/10
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 A7 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
7.3/10
7.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte A7 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo both offer panels with adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, making them suitable for general use where detail and visibility are key. For engineering and design, these laptops provide a wide color spectrum covering various gamuts, important for precision in color work. However, they lack high refresh rates, which diminishes their appeal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$940
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Gigabyte A7 are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte A7 offers a robust CPU, ample RAM, and a dedicated GPU that supports demanding engineering software and complex designs, along with a high-quality screen for precise visual work. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo provides a balance of solid performance suitable for engineering tasks with greater portability, a comfortable keyboard, and quieter operation, though it might not handle intense graphical tasks as effectively as the A7.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Gigabyte A7 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 A7 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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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