The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both high-performance laptops, and your choice between them will depend on what you value most in a laptop. If you're focused on gaming or tasks that require a high-quality display and top-tier graphics, the MSI Raider might be the better option, although it is likely to be less portable and have a shorter battery life due to its larger screen and more powerful components. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, while still powerful, may offer slightly better portability and battery life, making it a more balanced choice for both work and play, especially if you frequently carry your laptop with you. Consider the balance between power, portability, and price that best fits your needs when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
Very good for general use
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
8.7/10
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
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the MSI Raider GE77Hx is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and MSI Raider GE77Hx are praised for gaming and 3D performance mainly due to their powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPUs, which can handle demanding games and 3D rendering. The Aorus 15, with a high refresh rate, supports smooth gameplay, while the Raider GE77Hx goes even further with an even higher screen refresh rate, enhancing the fluidity for fast-paced action.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and content creation.
When choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx for general use, consider that the type of panel, high resolution, and brightness contribute to a clear and vibrant display suitable for daily tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, a screen that covers a wide range of colors in DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB makes both laptops ideal, ensuring that the colors you work with are accurate and consistent for professional work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where the refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion, these laptops may fall short, potentially making fast-paced visuals seem less fluid, so they may not be the best choice for hardcore gamers or 3D animation professionals.
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 GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
$2,140
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $2,140.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE77Hx to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx edges out the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for general use due to the Raider's slightly more powerful CPU and larger screen with higher brightness and contrast, offering better visibility and detail, which aligns with screen quality being very important. However, the Aorus 15 is lighter and therefore more portable, although both laptops have similar battery life which is fair to poor, so neither is particularly well-suited for long periods away from a power source.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
8.8/10
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 GE77Hx and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both equipped with powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and high-end GPUs, ensuring seamless performance for engineering and design tasks, complemented by their sharp, color-accurate screens. However, the MSI offers a larger screen and slightly better color space coverage which may be beneficial for detailed design work; in contrast, the Gigabyte is a bit more portable and has a higher screen refresh rate which could be advantageous for some engineering applications.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx 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 GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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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