If you're focused on high-resolution visual work, the Gigabyte Aero 5 with its larger OLED screen offers a sharper image than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio. However, for gaming or fast-paced visuals, you might prefer the Stealth 14 Studio, as it has a higher refresh rate. In terms of graphics, the Stealth 14 Studio has a newer GPU model which usually implies better performance in graphics-intensive tasks. The Aero 5 has better battery life because of its larger battery. For frequent travelers, the Stealth 14 Studio is more portable due to its smaller size. Ultimately, for best results in engineering and graphics tasks, sneak a peek at the Stealth 14 Studio for its newer GPU, even though the Aero 5 boasts a superior display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Software Development
7.9/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
446.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 offers high resolution and brightness, along with a panel type that delivers sharp and clear images, making it great for general use and engineering tasks where detail and color accuracy are crucial. For engineering and design, its ability to cover broader color gamuts ensures that professionals see accurate colors for their projects. However, for Gaming and 3D, the Aero 5 falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which is less ideal for the fast-paced visuals that gamers and 3D applications demand, even though the resolution and panel type provide satisfactory detail.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,250
$1,432
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a price of $1,250 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 excels in screen quality with an OLED display that offers high resolution, brightness, and color accuracy, coupled with strong CPU and RAM for good performance, yet it's relatively less portable and has moderate battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio stands out for its combination of solid performance hardware, more portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size, though with a bit lesser battery life and a lower screen quality compared to the Aero 5, making both laptops competent for general use but with differing strengths.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
7.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
8.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio are excellent for engineering and design tasks due to their powerful CPUs and GPUs, ample RAM, and high-quality screens that can display detailed visuals crucial for precision work. However, the Aero 5 offers a larger screen and typically stronger graphics performance, which could be advantageous for intricate designs, while the Stealth 14 Studio is more portable and quieter, making it a better choice for working on the go and in shared spaces.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 5 to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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 Stealth 14 Studio 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."
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
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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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