The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo boasts a high-resolution OLED screen, making it superior in screen quality for general use compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15P with its lower-resolution IPS display. Additionally, with better portability due to its lighter weight and significantly longer battery life, the MSI model stands out as very good for general use versus the good rating of the Gigabyte model.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
8.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P provides a balanced screen with adequate resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks but falls short in refresh rate, making it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications that require smooth motion. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo excels in screen quality for engineering and design due to its superior color accuracy, which is crucial for those precise activities, and also boasts a high-resolution, bright display that enhances general use. However, just like the Gigabyte, the MSI's lower refresh rate isn't optimal for gaming and 3D work, where high frame rates contribute to a more fluid visual experience.
Battery
5.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good portability, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,950
$1,399
$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 16 AI Evo costs $1,399.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is highly suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and Intel i7 CPU, which provide robust performance for demanding tasks, and its quality IPS display; however, it is less portable with a heavier build and average screen color accuracy. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, on the other hand, boasts an equally powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU and substantial RAM, complemented by an OLED screen with exceptional color accuracy and higher resolution, making it ideal for precision work, with the added benefit of enhanced portability, due to its lighter weight.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and MSI Prestige 16 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 16 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."
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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