The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers a larger screen and more storage, which makes it suitable for content creation and heavier workloads. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx has a smaller display but offers higher refresh rates, ideal for fast-paced gaming. Both are similarly priced and have strong performance capabilities for various tasks. Choose the Aero 17 for more screen real estate and storage space, or the Raider GE67Hx for a more gaming-oriented experience with smoother visuals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has no clear advantages over the MSI Raider GE67Hx.
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for gaming and AI
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
8.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and MSI Raider GE67Hx both excel in gaming and 3D because they are equipped with the powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU. However, the MSI Raider GE67Hx offers a higher screen refresh rate, which is crucial for a smoother gaming experience, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 provides a slightly larger display, beneficial for immersive gaming and detailed 3D work.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
9.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE67Hx for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen for gaming and AI.
Based on the criteria, the Gigabyte Aero 17's display shines in clarity and color accuracy for tasks like engineering and design due to its high resolution and broad color gamut, making it great for precise work that demands true-to-life colors and fine detail. For general use, its panel type and brightness contribute to an appealing visual experience. However, the Aero 17’s lower refresh rate makes it less preferable for gaming and 3D applications, where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion and quick responsiveness.
Cost
$2,071
$2,349
$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 Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is praised for general use due to its high-resolution screen, ample storage, and quality build, however, it's heavier and less portable. The MSI Raider GE67Hx also serves general use well with an excellent keyboard and exceptional heat management, but offers less storage and the screen is smaller, though with a higher refresh rate, appealing to users valuing a more compact and cooler-running laptop.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
8.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Gigabyte Aero 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and MSI Raider GE67Hx are excellent for engineering and design due to their high-performing CPUs, large amounts of RAM, and powerful GPUs, complemented by exceptional screen quality with high resolution and color accuracy. While both have similar battery capacities and are equipped for demanding tasks, the Aero 17 stands out with a larger, bright Mini LED screen and the Raider GE67Hx offers a slightly more portable design with a superior OLED display, though both are not highly portable due to their size and build aimed at high performance.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Gigabyte Aero 17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Gigabyte Aero 17 both have very 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 17 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aero 17 or the MSI Raider GE67Hx
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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