The Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers a balance of price and performance, being less expensive and having features suitable for gaming and general use. However, the MSI Stealth GS77, while more expensive, provides a larger screen, better keyboard, and more RAM, making it well-suited for intensive engineering tasks and multitasking. If portability and budget are your main concerns, the lighter and cheaper Aorus 15 may be preferable, but if you prioritize a larger display and higher multitasking capability at a higher cost, the Stealth GS77 would be a better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
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
305.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 is rated higher for general use largely due to its double the RAM of the Gigabyte Aorus 15, contributing to better multitasking and performance, and a slightly larger screen offering better visuals, which comes at the cost of being less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight. Both have high-quality CPUs and screens, with the Aorus 15 being lighter and thus more portable, but the Stealth GS77 leads with better overall specs despite a similar battery life.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and MSI Stealth GS77 have screens with resolutions and brightness levels that make images and text crisp and clear, and panels that offer wide viewing angles. In engineering and design tasks, these laptops' screens display a broad range of colors accurately, essential for precise visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may result in less fluid motion compared to laptops with higher refresh rates, which can dampen the gaming experience.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 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 Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth GS77 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and MSI Stealth GS77 are both lauded for gaming and 3D because they feature powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics cards and high screen refresh rates, with the Aorus 15 at a significant 165Hz and the Stealth GS77 even higher at 240Hz, ensuring smooth visuals during fast-paced action.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
8.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and MSI Stealth GS77 are both equipped with powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and high-quality GPUs suited for engineering and design, ensuring smooth handling of complex tasks and software; additionally, they have excellent screen quality with high resolution and refresh rates for precise visual work. While the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is more portable and slightly quieter, the MSI Stealth GS77 offers a larger screen and superior keyboard, making for a more comfortable user experience during extended work sessions, albeit with a trade-off in increased size and weight.
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 Stealth GS77 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
8.1/10
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
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 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 Stealth GS77 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
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and MSI Stealth GS77 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 Stealth GS77 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 Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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