The Gigabyte Aero 5 is generally less expensive compared to the MSI Raider GE67Hx and offers impressive display qualities with its OLED screen, perfect for color-sensitive work. However, its portability is compromised because of its weight and it has a shorter battery life, which might not be ideal for extended use without a power source. The MSI Raider GE67Hx, while more expensive, has a higher refresh rate display beneficial for gaming and possibly better heat management but again is slightly heavier, impacting portability. If gaming or fast-motion graphics are a priority and you're fine with less battery time, the MSI could be a preferential choice. For general use with a focus on display quality and a more budget-friendly price, consider the Gigabyte Aero 5. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
8.7/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 boasts an OLED screen with a resolution suited for sharp visuals in 3D environments and games, paired with a high-quality Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, but it offers a lower screen refresh rate which may affect the smoothness during high-speed gaming. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx also features the same powerful GPU and a high refresh rate for fluid gameplay, though its screen resolution is lower, it still maintains excellent screen quality for most gaming and 3D tasks.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
9.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 5 for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 offers a high resolution and bright display which is great for everyday tasks and detail-rich design work, but its lower refresh rate means it doesn't keep up with fast-paced gaming visuals. Similarly, the MSI Raider GE67Hx provides a crisp and vibrant screen that professionals in engineering and design will appreciate due to accurate color representation, but its screen doesn’t refresh quickly enough to be optimal for 3D gaming. For both laptops, the quality for Gaming and 3D is lessened because smoother motion and quicker response times are priorities for gamers, which are directly tied to higher refresh rates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
7.8/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,250
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 offers high-quality visuals with its OLED screen and higher resolution, which is valuable for tasks that require sharp and accurate color display, while its heavier weight and shorter battery life reduce its portability compared to other options.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
8.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Gigabyte Aero 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED screen, robust CPU, RAM, and a powerful GPU that can handle compute-intensive tasks. Conversely, the MSI Raider GE67Hx offers similar strengths in processing and graphics capabilities but excels with a higher screen refresh rate and an exceptional contrast ratio, enhancing visual clarity and detail for engineering applications.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Gigabyte Aero 5 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gigabyte Aero 5 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aero 5 or the MSI Raider GE67Hx
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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