If you need high performance for tasks such as video editing or 3D modeling, the Gigabyte Aero 17 is a solid choice despite its higher price and larger size, which makes it less portable. On the other hand, if you prioritize a more budget-friendly option, better portability, and battery life for everyday use or light productivity tasks, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is more suitable. Keep in mind that while the MSI offers convenience, it won't match the Aero's performance for demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17, with its high-end GPU and fast screen refresh rate, offers a superior gaming and 3D experience, delivering smoother visuals and better performance for graphics-intensive tasks. In comparison, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while sufficient for less demanding games, has a less powerful GPU and a lower refresh rate screen, which means it won't perform as well in high-stakes gaming scenarios or complex 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 boasts a powerful CPU, ample RAM, a high-end GPU, and exceptional screen quality, making it ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks that require heavy graphical processing and accurate color display. In comparison, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers solid performance with a capable CPU and good RAM, but with a less powerful GPU and a smaller screen, it is more portable and slightly less suited for intensive graphics work, while still maintaining a balance for lighter design tasks.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
7.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aero 17 is superior because it pairs high resolution with bright and vivid display, making it a great choice for browsing, video streaming, and productivity tasks. In engineering and design, its wide color gamuts ensure precise color representation which is critical for professionals needing accuracy for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast refresh rates are key to a smooth experience, the Aero 17 falls short, making it less suitable for those activities compared to laptops designed with higher refresh rate displays.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,071
$1,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a price of $2,071 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers high CPU performance and ample RAM in a highly portable form with great battery life, making it an excellent choice for general use that demands mobility and longevity away from power sources. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aero 17 provides a larger screen with superior quality, which is beneficial for more visually intensive tasks, but at the expense of increased weight and potentially shorter battery life, making it less portable but better for visual engagement.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 17 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
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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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