Consider the Aorus 15P if you need a laptop for high-end gaming or demanding applications, as it likely has a powerful graphics card and a faster processor for those tasks, but be prepared for it to be heavier and to have shorter battery life, which affects portability. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, on the other hand, is probably more suitable for general use, lightweight, with a longer battery life, making it ideal for travel or work on the go, and it's less expensive, but it may not perform as well with intensive tasks like 3D modelling or gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P comes with a stronger graphics processing unit (GPU) and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and responsive gaming and 3D rendering, whereas the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, with less emphasis on these features, offers adequate performance for casual gaming, but may not handle intensive graphic tasks as effectively. Although both laptops have capable central processing units (CPU) and good screen quality, the Gigabyte's focus on gaming-centric hardware makes it a superior choice for those activities.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both good for software development, though the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is somewhat better.
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
13.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When evaluating screen quality for general use, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo shines due to its higher resolution and brightness, offering crisp and vibrant visuals. For engineering and design, this laptop also excels because it covers a wide range of color gamuts, making it suitable for tasks requiring color accuracy. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short; despite their strengths in resolution and color, their lower refresh rates do not support the smooth visual experience desired in fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,950
$1,280
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, with its superior CPU and RAM, outshines the Gigabyte Aorus 15P in handling demanding applications and multitasking, making it better suited for general use; additionally, its high screen quality and longer battery life, paired with its lightweight design, provide a more comfortable, portable experience. While the Aorus 15P has adequate specifications for everyday tasks, it is outweighed by the Prestige's combination of performance, mobility, and user experience enhancements such as higher storage capacity, a more refined keyboard, and superior heat management.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-quality GPU, and excellent screen quality, excels in handling demanding engineering and design tasks but may be less portable and have louder operating noise. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while still capable for engineering and design due to a good CPU and RAM, trades off some performance for greater portability, a quality keyboard, and quieter operation.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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."
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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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