The Gigabyte Aero 5, while often more expensive, usually provides superior performance for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, gaming, or machine learning, making it a solid choice for professionals or enthusiasts in those fields. However, it may also be heavier and have shorter battery life, making it less ideal for those who prioritize portability and all-day use without charging. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is typically more affordable and lighter, which might appeal to business users or students who need a machine that's easy to carry around and has longer battery life for everyday tasks, office applications, and light photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 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
1920 x 1200
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 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 5, with its superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, excels in delivering smooth and detailed gaming and 3D experiences, which are very important for these tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while still capable due to its decent CPU and screen quality, doesn't match the Aero 5's performance in gaming and 3D applications due to its less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
7.8/10
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 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 boasts a high-performance CPU, plentiful RAM, a strong GPU, and excellent screen quality, essential for demanding engineering and design tasks which require significant computing power and visual accuracy. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a balance of solid CPU and RAM for engineering applications, but with its more portable design and quality keyboard, it can be better suited for users who prioritize mobility and typing comfort alongside adequate performance.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 14 AI Evo for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 5's excellent screen quality for general use and engineering stems from its high resolution and brightness, along with a wide color gamut, making it vivid and precise for detail-oriented tasks. However, its lower refresh rate compared to dedicated gaming laptops affects gaming and 3D performance, not providing the smooth visuals gamers seek. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a balanced good-quality display for general use and engineering with sufficient resolution and color accuracy but falls short for gaming and 3D due to a similar limitation in refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 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
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 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 14 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 is good.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers higher performance with its CPU and more RAM, which helps in multitasking and demanding applications, making it very suitable for general use; its screen quality is excellent for visuals, and it's designed to be portable with a long battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 5 also has a good CPU and ample RAM, with a strong focus on screen quality for everyday tasks, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life, which could impact its convenience for users who need to work on the go.
Content Creation
8.2/10
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
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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 5 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and MSI Prestige 14 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
$1,300
$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 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 5 and the MSI Prestige 14 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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