Choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio involves considering factors like price, size, and performance. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 demands a higher investment, but it comes with a more powerful graphics card and a larger screen with a higher resolution, which is beneficial for intensive tasks like 3D design, gaming, or video editing. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is less expensive, boasts a newer but slightly less performant graphics card, and is lighter and more compact, making it more suitable for portability and everyday use. If cost is a significant concern, and you need a device that's easier to carry around, the Stealth 14 may be the more appropriate choice. However, if you're after higher graphical performance and a more immersive screen, the Aorus 15 could be worth the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Very good for gaming and AI
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
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15's high resolution and brightness, combined with an exceptional panel type, offer crisp and vibrant visuals for tasks like web browsing and video streaming, which is why it excels for general use and engineering. Its wide color gamut coverage ensures precise color representation, vital for professionals in engineering and design who require accuracy for their work. However, the lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion and quick screen updates are crucial.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers a larger, higher resolution screen and a more powerful CPU and GPU, making it well-suited for multitasking and media consumption, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life compared to the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, which is more portable and offers a better battery life but has a smaller screen that may not be as ideal for some users.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
7.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate is well-suited for intensive gaming and 3D tasks, offering smooth visuals and graphics performance. Conversely, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, although equipped with a newer Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU which is also capable for gaming and 3D, offers better portability due to its smaller size and weight, but it might not match the Aorus 15 in terms of raw graphics power.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
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 MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, ample 16GB of RAM, high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, and high-resolution IPS screen, allowing for intensive computing and detailed visual work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 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.
Software Development
7.6/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Gigabyte Aorus 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,432
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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."
"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."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 15 or the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
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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