The Gigabyte A7 is priced lower and makes for a sturdy choice if you prioritize a balance between cost and gaming performance. In contrast, the MSI Vector GP76 costs more and offers higher performance, suitable for demanding gaming tasks or resource-intensive engineering programs; however, this may come with reduced ease of transport due to its size and weight. Consider your need for portability against your desire for top-tier gaming or computing power when choosing between the two. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
8.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 is rated higher for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it has a more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, compared to the Gigabyte A7's Nvidia RTX 3060, and it boasts a significantly higher screen refresh rate of 360, which outperforms the Gigabyte A7's 144 for smoother visuals during high-speed gaming and animations.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
8.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 outperforms the Gigabyte A7 in engineering and design use primarily because it has a better main processor and a more powerful graphics card, offering smoother performance in resource-intensive applications. Additionally, the MSI has a higher capacity of RAM which aids in multitasking and complex tasks, though it is less portable and has a lower portability score than the Gigabyte A7.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Vector GP76 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
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 and Gigabyte A7 are both good for software development, though the MSI Vector GP76 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
7.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 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 offers a display with resolution and brightness well-suited for general tasks, making it pleasing for everyday activities like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, it has satisfactory color coverage, but it lacks the high refresh rate required for smooth visuals in 3D applications and gaming. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76's display, while similar in resolution and suitable for general use, also falls short for gamers and 3D designers due to an inadequate refresh rate, despite acceptable color accuracy for professional design work.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte A7 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$940
$1,760
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte A7 to have only fair portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gigabyte A7 and the MSI Vector GP76 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."
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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