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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 17 offers better value for money, is lighter, and has a slightly higher portability score, making it more suitable for those who carry their laptop around frequently. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 boasts a more powerful processor and graphics card, significantly enhancing performance for 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming. It also has a higher quality keyboard and manages heat better, but comes at a higher price and with more weight. Neither laptop has a touchscreen, but both offer high-resolution mini LED displays. Choose the Aero 17 for a balance of price and mobility, or the Titan GT77 for top-tier performance at a premium cost and with less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- The Gigabyte Aero 17 has no clear advantages over the MSI Titan GT77.
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 speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.1
8.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and Gigabyte Aero 17 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Titan GT77 is somewhat better.
The MSI Titan GT77 outshines the Gigabyte Aero 17 in general use primarily due to its more powerful CPU and greater RAM, which provide better multitasking and smoother operation, coupled with an exceptionally high quality screen that offers deep contrast and vibrant colors. However, the tradeoff is that the Titan GT77 is less portable and has similar battery life compared to the Aero 17, despite both laptops having high-resolution displays and substantial battery capacity.
Gaming and AI
7.9
10.0
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 comes with an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 120Hz, making it very good for gaming and 3D tasks. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 includes a more advanced Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, providing it with an edge in performance for the best gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.8
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 17 is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 outperforms the Gigabyte Aero 17 for engineering and design uses primarily due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, as well as its substantially higher amount of RAM, which are very important for such tasks; additionally, the Titan GT77's screen has higher brightness and contrast, providing better visual quality critical for design work. However, the Aero 17 is lighter and thus more portable than the Titan GT77, which may matter to users who frequently move around with their laptops, but it has a lower-specced CPU, less RAM, and a less powerful GPU compared to the Titan GT77, making it less optimal for the most demanding engineering applications.
Content Creation
8.4
9.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 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 2160
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 17 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
9.2
9.7
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aero 17 and MSI Titan GT77 offer high-resolution displays with bright, clear panels, catering to activities such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. In engineering and design, these laptops excel due to their wide color gamut coverage, allowing for precise color work in applications like CAD and photo editing, though the MSI may have a slight edge in color accuracy. However, for gaming and 3D tasks that benefit from fluid motion, their screens fall short as they prioritize resolution and color over the high refresh rates that are essential for a smooth gaming experience.
Portability
Fair
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,071
$5,430
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a price of $2,071 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 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 Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 17 | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,071 | $5,430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.6" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.5" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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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Mike Wobker | May 2021
"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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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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