If you prioritize performance for tasks like gaming or 3D applications, the Gigabyte Aero 5 may serve you better, though at a higher cost and with likely less portability and shorter battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is likely more portable and offers longer battery life, making it ideal for general use and for those who need a lightweight laptop for work on the go, but it may not handle intensive tasks as well as the Aero 5. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
Good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good portability
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 boasts a superior GPU and a high screen refresh rate, making it ideal for smooth, graphics-intensive gaming and 3D applications. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while decent for less demanding gaming, has a less powerful GPU and a lower refresh rate, but offers a balance of good screen quality and adequate CPU performance for general use and light creative tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aero 5, with a high-performing CPU, ample RAM, powerful GPU, and high-quality screen, excels in handling demanding engineering and design tasks, but it's less portable and might be noisier under load. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a balance with a capable CPU, sufficient RAM for most tasks, a decent screen, and added benefits of portability and a quieter operation, though it has a less powerful GPU which might be a limit for complex 3D projects.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 5's excellent screen for general use and engineering stands out due to its high resolution and brightness, along with wide color coverage, offering visual clarity and vivid colors which are crucial for detailed design work. For the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, its very good screen aligns well with general productivity and professional design tasks, through a blend of strong resolution, panel technology, and respectable color accuracy. However, both models fall short for gaming and 3D applications as they lack high refresh rates that provide smooth visuals which are vital for fast-paced, immersive experiences.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 13 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
15.6in
SIZE
13.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 5, with its high-quality CPU and ample RAM, provides smooth performance for everyday tasks, while its larger screen enhances the viewing experience for media consumption, but it sacrifices some portability and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, though it also boasts a powerful CPU and sufficient RAM for efficient operation, prioritizes portability with its compact design and extended battery life, making it better suited for users who need to work from various locations throughout the day.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and MSI Prestige 13 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
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aero 5 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,250
$1,280
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 5 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"It is unfortunate that the Gigabyte AERO notebook series have seem to lost its charm, as it’s not exactly any much different from the AORUS series now. Regardless, content creators and designers will certainly still appreciate the features on the AERO 5 XE4, which are fundamental to their work. This largely revolved around the notebook’s display, which is colour calibrated and validated, high resolution (4K) and with great AMOLED colour representation. Now that the AERO 5 XE4 has improved its performance with the latest CPU and GPU, the professionals can also appreciate the improved productivity from the notebook."
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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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