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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a solid graphics card suitable for gaming and creative tasks, but its weight may make it less portable. Its display is bright and vibrant, ideal for visual tasks. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, on the other hand, has a more powerful processor and double the memory for smoother multitasking and complex engineering projects. It's also lighter and thinner, making it more travel-friendly. The Aero might save you money, but if battery life and portability are top priorities alongside performance in computing-intensive tasks, you might find the extra cost of the Prestige to be justified. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for software development
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.6
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a high-quality screen, sufficient RAM, and a robust CPU, along with a significant battery life and is relatively portable, making it good for general use. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo stands out with its lighter weight, enhancing its portability, doubles the RAM for smoother multitasking and retains a similar level of CPU performance and screen quality, leading to its very good suitability for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.7
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is favored for gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high-refresh-rate screen, important for smooth visuals and gameplay. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, while also suitable for these tasks, offers an Intel Arc GPU that is competent, but the Aero might provide better performance in more graphically intensive scenarios.
Software Development
7.9
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is good.
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
8.4
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 16 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, a high-resolution, bright display with a good panel type will make the Gigabyte Aero 16 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo appealing due to crisp images and comfortable viewing. When it comes to engineering and design work, the excellent color accuracy and wide color gamut of both screens ensure that professionals can see true-to-life colors, which is crucial for detailed and color-sensitive tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the slower refresh rates of these laptops may lead to less fluid motion, giving a less immersive experience compared to screens designed specifically for these high frame-rate activities.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aero 16 both have good portability, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,260
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and an Intel i7 CPU, which offers strong performance for engineering applications and design work that can benefit from a high-quality OLED screen with excellent color coverage.
Content Creation
8.2
8.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very good for content creation.
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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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 Aero 16 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aero 16 | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aero 16
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Tom's Hardware
Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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