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Updated January 12, 2024·
If price is a major factor for you and you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, the MSI GP66 Leopard offers similar core specifications to the Gigabyte Aorus 15P at a significantly lower price. Both laptops have comparable processing power and graphics capabilities, which are suitable for general use as well as more demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software. However, if you are willing to invest more for potential improvements in aspects like the build quality, cooling system, and possibly display features, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P may justify its higher cost. Consider also the battery life; the MSI model may not last as long on a single charge compared to the Gigabyte, which could be crucial if you need portability and can't frequently access a power outlet. The choice depends on your budget, the importance of battery life, and whether the added features of the Gigabyte are worth the extra cost for your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1
7.5
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the MSI GP66 Leopard for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and MSI GP66 Leopard offer pleasing visuals thanks to their adequate resolution and brightness levels, which make for crisp text and vibrant images. When it comes to engineering and design, both models provide a wide range of colors, satisfying those who require accuracy for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for Gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops mean they do not deliver the smoothest experience possible, which is especially noticeable in fast-paced scenes.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The MSI GP66 Leopard 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
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the MSI GP66 Leopard costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers a larger storage space and more RAM, which can handle multitasking and data-intensive tasks more effectively, but its weight and size may challenge portability compared to the MSI GP66 Leopard, which is slightly lighter and thinner. Both laptops have high-quality processors and graphics units suitable for general use, yet the MSI GP66 Leopard provides better speaker quality and heat management, making it a more comfortable choice for prolonged use despite its lesser RAM and storage capacity.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and MSI GP66 Leopard are both equipped with powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPUs, ideal for gaming and 3D rendering, but the Aorus 15P boasts a higher screen refresh rate of 300Hz compared to the Leopard's 144Hz, offering smoother visuals for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15P to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.8
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and MSI GP66 Leopard 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
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and MSI GP66 Leopard 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI GP66 Leopard 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.
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 GP66 Leopard has only fair portability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the MSI GP66 Leopard compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 15P | MSI GP66 Leopard |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,950 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.8 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.6" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 65 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 | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 0 | |
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 GP66 Leopard
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Christian Hintze | December 2021
"The MSI GP66 Leopard is a good budget high-performance gamer. The MSI also does a lot right outside of the pure performance despite it's low price. For example, the adaptive cooling system really surprised us positively, even in Extreme Performance Mode. And the display is not a budget panel either, but at least outshines the competition in terms of brightness. Of course, you also have to accept a few compromises in this price category. These include the Leopard's poor battery runtimes and the less than optimal build quality, which is also noticeable in the more complicated maintenance."
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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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