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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is often slightly less expensive, has better battery life, and is more portable due to its smaller screen and lighter weight compared to the MSI Vector GP76. However, the MSI has twice the RAM, which can significantly improve performance for tasks that require more memory. Both have the same powerful processor and high-end graphics card, making them suitable for gaming, 3D work, and engineering applications. The MSI's larger screen offers a higher refresh rate, ideal for fast-paced gaming, while the Gigabyte's screen has a higher resolution and superior color coverage, better for professional creative work. Choose the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for portability and battery life or the MSI Vector GP76 for enhanced performance and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
- Very good for general use
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0
7.9
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the MSI Vector GP76 for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15's screen likely boasts higher resolution and brightness, along with reputable panel technology, providing clarity and vibrance suitable for both general use and detailed engineering work where color accuracy across wide color gamuts is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D, its lower refresh rate may lead to less fluid motion, reducing the quality of the visual experience during fast-paced activities. In contrast, the MSI Vector GP76, while still delivering good general performance and color reproduction for engineering and design tasks, suffers from the same refresh rate limitation, affecting its capacity to display smooth graphics in gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
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 Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The MSI Vector GP76 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
$1,549
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,549 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
316.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 offers more RAM and a larger screen which makes multitasking and media consumption more enjoyable than the Gigabyte Aorus 15, but it also has a heavier build and a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use. While both have high-quality CPUs and GPUs, the Aorus 15's higher screen resolution provides sharper images, though it may impact battery duration compared to the GP76's lower resolution display.
Gaming and AI
8.0
8.4
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and MSI Vector GP76 are excellent for gaming and 3D because both have the powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU that can handle demanding graphics and offer high screen refresh rates; 165 Hz for the Aorus 15 and an even higher 360 Hz for the Vector GP76, making games appear smoother. While both have quality IPS screens, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a higher resolution, offering sharper images, but the MSI Vector GP76 excels in refresh rate for an incredibly fluid visual experience.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 shines in engineering and design tasks with its high-resolution screen and commendable color accuracy, making detailed work and color-critical tasks clear and precise, supported by a robust CPU and GPU; in contrast, the MSI Vector GP76 boasts double the RAM for more complex multitasking and projects, and despite a lower screen resolution, it still offers a larger display and aggressive cooling system for sustained performance, albeit with reduced portability due to its size and weight.
Content Creation
8.0
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Vector GP76 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
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 15 | MSI Vector GP76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,549 | $1,760 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.6" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 316 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 15
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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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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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