The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is slightly less expensive, but the MSI Raider GE66 has double the RAM, which could be crucial for more complex tasks and multitasking. Despite similar processors and GPUs, the Raider GE66 has a higher refresh rate screen, beneficial for gaming and smooth visuals, and has slightly better portability, build quality, and heat management. Both have comparable battery life, but the Raider GE66 excels in performance for general use, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering usage. If budget permits and you need top performance and a high-quality screen for intense computing tasks, the Raider GE66 is the better choice, despite being slightly more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
8.5/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE66 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the MSI Raider GE66 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and MSI Raider GE66 both excel in gaming and 3D due to their potent Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPUs and high screen refresh rates, with the Aorus 15 featuring a refresh rate suited for fast-paced games and the Raider GE66 offering an even higher rate, making it exceptionally smooth for rapid visuals. While both have quality screens and capable CPUs, the top-tier GPUs and extreme refresh rates are what set them apart for gaming and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and MSI Raider GE66 have panels with high resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vibrant displays suitable for everyday tasks like browsing the web and working with text documents. In engineering and design, the importance of color accuracy means that the wide color gamuts of these laptops make them a good fit for tasks that involve precise color work, like photo editing and graphic design. However, for gaming and 3D work, despite their good resolution and panel quality, their lower refresh rates could lead to less smooth visuals, which are crucial for fast-paced games and fluid 3D rendering.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE66 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE66 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
The MSI Raider GE66 provides a more premium experience for general use with double the RAM, which allows for smoother multitasking and better handling of more demanding applications, along with a higher screen refresh rate and slightly better portability features compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15; despite both having comparable CPU, GPU, screen quality, and battery life, the keyboard and speaker quality are rated higher on the MSI Raider GE66, enhancing the overall user experience.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
8.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE66 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE66 to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Raider GE66 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the MSI Raider GE66 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."
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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