When choosing between the Gigabyte Aero 5 and the MSI Prestige 14, consider that the Aero 5 has a more powerful processor and a high-end graphics card, making it suitable for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning. Its larger OLED screen with a higher resolution also offers better visual quality for creative work. However, it's heavier and larger, which impacts portability, and its higher performance comes with a heftier price tag. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 is more affordable, more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, and has adequate performance for general use and light engineering tasks. However, with an integrated graphics card and lower screen resolution, it's not as well-suited for intensive graphics tasks or gaming. 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 for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
Very good portability
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.2/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
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 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 outperforms the MSI Prestige 14 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its significantly more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, compared to the integrated graphics in the MSI Prestige 14, the Iris Xe. Additionally, the Aero 5's OLED display and higher screen refresh rate contribute to a better visual experience, which is crucial for gaming and 3D applications, where the Prestige 14's IPS screen and typical refresh rate may be less immersive.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 5, with a strong CPU, ample RAM, high-end GPU, and excellent screen quality, excels in handling demanding engineering and design tasks, while the MSI Prestige 14 offers commendable processing capabilities and good screen quality but shines in portability and ergonomic features like keyboard and speaker quality, making it a versatile choice for professionals on the go who also require competent performance for engineering work. Although both laptops perform well, the Aero 5's focus is on sheer power and display precision, whereas the Prestige's balance of performance and mobility caters to those who prioritize a mix of convenience and capability.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Prestige 14 is 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
7.9/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 is somewhat better.
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
8.6/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a screen that delivers vibrant and accurate colors along with high-resolution, making it great for both general tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate is less optimal for fast-paced gaming and 3D applications. For general tasks and professional design work, the MSI Prestige 14 offers good color reproduction and resolution, ensuring a satisfactory visual experience. However, similar to the Aero 5, its refresh rate is not ideal for gaming or 3D content, where fluid motion is critical.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,250
$1,040
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 offers a high-quality screen and powerful performance with a proficient CPU and graphics, making it suitable for both general use and more graphics-intensive tasks, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and MSI Prestige 14 both have 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 5 and the MSI Prestige 14 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."
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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