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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering tasks is a priority and cost is less of a concern, the MSI Titan GT77 is a superior option given its more powerful processor and graphics card. However, it is heavier and less portable than the Gigabyte Aero 16. The Aero 16, being less expensive, offers an OLED screen which has excellent color coverage for tasks like photo editing and it is also lighter for better portability. The battery life for general use is longer on the Aero 16, making it a better option if you're often on the move. Both laptops have substantial storage and RAM capacities suitable for intensive tasks, but the Titan GT77 leads with substantially more RAM, which is beneficial for demanding multi-tasking and professional-grade workloads. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Titan GT77 is somewhat better.
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
7.8
10.0
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 offers superior gaming and 3D performance largely because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the Gigabyte Aero 16's Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and 60Hz screen refresh rate. Although both have high-quality displays, the Titan GT77 would provide a smoother visual experience, which is crucial for fast-paced gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.6
10.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 outshines the Gigabyte Aero 16 for engineering and design due to its superior Intel i9 processor, considerably more RAM ensuring smoother multitasking, and a more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, essential for processing complex graphical tasks; additionally, it has a brighter and higher contrast screen, although the Aero 16's OLED screen also offers excellent color accuracy and quality. However, the Aero 16 gains points for portability given its lighter weight and slightly smaller size, which might appeal to users frequently on the move, despite being less potent than the Titan GT77 in raw performance.
Content Creation
8.2
9.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 is very 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
7.9
9.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a clear and vibrant display for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming, the MSI Titan GT77 excels with its high-resolution, bright panel, making it superior for everyday tasks. For professionals in engineering and design, who need precise color representation for their work, the Gigabyte Aero 16 offers excellent color accuracy across various spectrums, which is crucial for editing images or working with CAD software. However, if your focus is on gaming or 3D rendering, both models fall short due to their lower refresh rates, making them less optimal for smooth and fluid motion required in fast-paced games or 3D simulations.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 5 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
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,260
$5,430
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 16 and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 16 | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $5,430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
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 Titan GT77
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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