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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is less expensive and offers good performance for general use and gaming, with a decent battery life and a high refresh rate display, making it suitable for fast-paced games. It's reasonably portable for a gaming laptop and has ample connectivity options. The MSI Titan GT77, on the other hand, is more expensive but provides top-tier performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks with its powerful processor and graphics card. It has a larger and higher-resolution display that is exceptional for color accuracy but is heavier and less portable. Make your choice based on your specific needs for performance, display quality, portability, and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
316.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 outperforms the Gigabyte Aorus 15 in CPU and RAM, contributing to its very good general use suitability; it also has a superior screen but is heavier and less portable. Conversely, the Aorus 15, while less powerful, offers better portability and longer battery life, making it a good option for general use where mobility and battery are priorities.
Gaming and AI
8.0
10.0
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15, with an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a screen refresh rate of 165Hz, offers very good gaming and 3D performance, perfect for users needing a balance of speed and visual fidelity. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77 steps it up with the more advanced Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a Mini LED display, although with a slightly lower refresh rate of 144Hz, making it the best choice for those prioritizing top-tier graphical power and screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.4
10.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 excels in engineering and design use thanks to a more powerful processor, significantly more RAM, a superior GPU, and a higher resolution screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15, affording it the edge in processing complex tasks and detailed visuals. However, the Aorus 15 is lighter and thus more portable, although it compromises on screen quality and overall performance which are very important for engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.0
9.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very 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
9.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 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 a sharp, bright display for everyday tasks and professional engineering work, the MSI Titan GT77 with its exceptional resolution and brightness will serve you exceedingly well, also offering vibrant colors crucial for design accuracy. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, while still providing impressive clarity and color for design tasks, may not be as bright or high-resolution as the Titan, potentially affecting its versatility for varied environments and detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both may fall short due to lower refresh rates, leading to less fluid motion compared to models tailored specifically for high-frame-rate gaming.
Portability
Fair
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$5,430
$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 Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 15 | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $5,430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.6" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 316 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"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."
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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