The Gigabyte Aorus 15P, being somewhat less expensive, is a strong performer with its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card; it balances cost and capability for general and engineering uses. The MSI GE66 Raider, being more expensive, steps up the performance with a more powerful Intel i9 processor and RTX 3080 Ti graphics, better suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or high-end gaming. Its higher-resolution display also enhances activities involving detailed visuals. Both have similar battery capacity and RAM, but choosing between them involves weighing price against enhanced performance and display quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
The MSI GE66 Raider provides an edge in general use over the Gigabyte Aorus 15P because it includes a more robust CPU and a higher resolution screen which contributes to clearer visuals and more efficient multitasking, albeit at a slight cost to portability due to a heavier build and marginally less battery life. While both laptops come with powerful graphics cards, ample RAM, and substantial storage, the Gigabyte could attract those prioritizing a lighter device for mobility and a quieter operation.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
The MSI GE66 Raider, equipped with a more advanced Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and higher resolution screen, offers superior gaming and 3D performance compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, which has the high-end but slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a lower screen resolution, though it does have a higher screen refresh rate that can make games appear smoother.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
9.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good.
The MSI GE66 Raider outshines the Gigabyte Aorus 15P in engineering and design use primarily due to its superior CPU and a more advanced GPU, which is crucial for demanding software, alongside a higher resolution screen that benefits detailed work.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.3/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
8.1/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the MSI GE66 Raider for gaming and AI, while the MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers a well-balanced screen that delivers clear visuals and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering and design, thanks to its resolution and panel type. Its coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB ensures that colors are accurately represented, which is critical for professionals in design fields. However, the lower refresh rate limits its appeal to gamers and those working with 3D applications, who typically benefit from smoother motion and rapid screen updates.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,950
$3,199
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI GE66 Raider 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15P to have good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the MSI GE66 Raider compare to other laptops
"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."
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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