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The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers superior performance, especially for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, or machine learning with its high-end graphics card and processor, more RAM, and ample storage. However, it comes at a higher price and has a shorter battery life. The MSI Cyborg 15 is more affordable, lighter, and offers longer battery life, making it more portable. It's still capable of general usage and light gaming, but with a less powerful graphics card, less RAM, and less storage, it's not as well-suited for demanding tasks. Choose the Aorus 15P for top performance or the Cyborg 15 for affordability and longer use on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers ample storage, a high amount of RAM, and a powerful CPU and GPU combination, which make it suitable for various tasks while ensuring smooth performance. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15, while lighter and offering longer battery life for better portability, comes with less storage and RAM, which might limit its ability in handling multiple or demanding applications simultaneously.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card and offers a higher screen refresh rate, making it a strong option for demanding gaming and 3D tasks. Meanwhile, the MSI Cyborg 15, while having a lower-end Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a less impressive refresh rate, still provides adequate performance for gaming and might come at a more attractive price point.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P stands out for engineering and design with a more powerful GPU (Nvidia RTX 3080), a higher amount of RAM (32 GB), and a substantial amount of storage space (1024 GB), which contribute to better overall performance for demanding tasks such as 3D modeling and computational simulations.
Screen Quality
8.1
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When considering general use, where clarity, sharpness, and the ability to see the screen in various lighting conditions are paramount, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P's superior resolution and brightness give it an edge over the MSI Cyborg 15. For engineering and design tasks that demand a wide range of colors and accurate color reproduction, the Aorus 15P's better coverage of professional color gamuts stands out, offering truer colors than the Cyborg 15. However, for 3D work and immersive gaming, where fast-paced visuals require quick screen refreshes, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P falls short due to its lower refresh rate compared to rivals, making it less suitable for these tasks despite its other screen qualities.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 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
6.7
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good build quality, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,950
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.8
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and MSI Cyborg 15 are both 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
7.3
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and MSI Cyborg 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Cyborg 15 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 15P | MSI Cyborg 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,950 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.8 lbs | 4.37 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.6" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 234 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 15P
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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
MSI Cyborg 15
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Sascha Mölck | April 2023
"The focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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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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