If performance in demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or heavy multitasking is crucial for you, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is typically favored due to its higher-powered components, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it less suitable for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers greater portability and longer battery life, which is ideal for travel and general use, but it trades off some performance that might be necessary for more intensive applications. Your budget and primary use case will significantly influence the better option for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15, with a superior GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, offers a seamless and visually stunning gaming experience, making it a top pick for gamers and 3D work. On the other hand, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo provides commendable performance with a capable CPU and good screen quality, it falls short for gaming and 3D tasks due to its less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
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 Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-end GPU, making it well-suited for demanding engineering tasks, along with a screen that provides clear and precise visuals crucial for design work. While the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo also has a capable CPU and sufficient RAM for engineering applications, its portability and high-quality keyboard make it a good choice for professionals who need to work on the go, although it may not handle highly intensive tasks as smoothly as the Aorus 15.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo for general use, and engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers a display with vibrant colors and high resolution, delivering clear and crisp visuals ideal for general tasks and detailed engineering work, with its color gamut support ensuring accurate color representation for designers. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate leads to less fluid motion, which can detract from fast-paced visual experiences. Conversely, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo provides suitable resolution and color fidelity for everyday use and professional design purposes, yet it similarly falls short for gaming due to its less optimal refresh rate.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 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
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$1,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15, with a high-performing CPU and ample RAM, excels in power for demanding tasks but may fall short in portability and battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. Conversely, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a balance with good screen quality, lighter design, and longer-lasting battery, better suiting those who prioritize a mix of performance and mobility for regular use.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
7.6/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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