Choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the MSI Raider GE76 depends on your priorities. The Aorus 15 is less expensive and more portable, making it a good choice if budget and mobility are concerns. It offers solid performance for general use and gaming. On the other hand, the Raider GE76, despite being a pricier and heavier option, includes more RAM and a more powerful graphics card, thus delivering better performance for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, engineering, and machine learning. It also has a larger screen and higher max refresh rate, which might be beneficial for detailed work and gaming. Both have similar battery capacities and do not support touchscreen. Your decision should weigh the importance of high performance against cost and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
316.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a solid display, adequate memory, and a reasonably powerful processor, making it good for general use, but its portability is limited by a merely fair portability score. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76 offers a significantly better experience for general use with more memory, a higher-quality keyboard, and superior heat management, despite being less portable due to its larger screen and heavier weight.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
8.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
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
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the MSI Raider GE76 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15, with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, offers very good gaming and 3D capabilities, while the MSI Raider GE76 steps up performance with a superior Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and an even smoother 240 Hz screen refresh rate, making it excellent for gaming and 3D applications. Both models feature quality IPS screens and capable CPUs, but the Raider's top-tier GPU and faster refresh contribute to a more responsive and visually immersive gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
9.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design due to its high CPU and GPU performance, ample RAM, and quality screen. However, the MSI Raider GE76 is considered excellent for these tasks because it not only matches the Aorus 15 in terms of processing power and screen quality but surpasses it with double the amount of RAM and a more powerful GPU, which are critical for the most demanding engineering software and multitasking.
Software Development
7.6/10
8.2/10
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
The MSI Raider GE76 is 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.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize sharp images and bright displays for everyday tasks such as browsing and video streaming, both the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the MSI Raider GE76 are suitable as they offer high resolution and luminosity. For professionals in engineering and design fields who need accurate color representation, these laptops are also appropriate due to their wide color gamuts, ensuring what you see on screen is true to life. However, for gaming and running 3D applications, you might find these laptops lacking, as their lower refresh rates can lead to less smooth visuals, which is critical for fast-paced games or fluid 3D simulations.
Portability
Fair
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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
$3,552
$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 GE76 costs $3,552.
The MSI Raider GE76 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the MSI Raider GE76 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 GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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