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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you prioritize powerful graphics for tasks like gaming or 3D rendering, the Gigabyte Aero 5 with its dedicated graphics card offers superior visual performance. However, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, while slightly more expensive, is tailored for professional use with a balance of performance and portability; it's slimmer and lighter, making it more suitable for carrying around and also provides better battery life. If your primary concerns are general use and portability, the MSI may serve you better, while the Gigabyte would be more suited for performance-intensive tasks. 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 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
446.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a higher RAM capacity which aids better multitasking and general performance, higher screen resolution on a slightly larger display that enhances viewing experience, combined with a lighter build and significantly longer battery life for enhanced portability when compared to the Gigabyte Aero 5. Both laptops have solid CPU performances and OLED displays with high color accuracy, but the Aero 5 trades off some portability and battery longevity likely because of its more powerful dedicated GPU, which, while favorable for graphic-intensive tasks, may not be as crucial for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.7
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 excels in gaming and 3D tasks thanks to its high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card which is better suited for these purposes when compared to the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo's Intel Arc graphics, which, while still good for gaming and 3D applications, isn't as powerful. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates and OLED screens, but the Aero's superior GPU will deliver a smoother and more visually compelling experience in graphically intense applications.
Software Development
7.9
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 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
8.6
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo for general use, and gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aero 5 offers a visually appealing and bright display, making images and text crisp and easy to read. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, while slightly less impressive for everyday tasks, still provides a clear and vibrant screen, catering well to productivity and entertainment. However, both laptops may not satisfy gamers or 3D designers as they lack the high refresh rates needed for fluid motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,250
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 boasts a powerful Intel i7 processor coupled with an Nvidia RTX GPU and an OLED screen, very suitable for demanding tasks in engineering and design due to high processing power and exceptional screen quality. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, equipped with a high-end Intel Core processor and Intel Arc GPU, offers double the RAM of the Aero 5 and an OLED screen with a slightly higher resolution and aspect ratio, enhancing multitasking and detailed visual work, but with lower GPU performance compared to the Aero 5.
Content Creation
8.2
8.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aero 5 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aero 5 | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,250 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 446 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aero 5
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Zhi Cheng | May 2022
"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."
MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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