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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is often somewhat less expensive and comes with an Nvidia RTX 3080, which is powerful for gaming and video editing. Its smaller screen and lower resolution may make it more portable than the MSI Stealth GS77. The MSI, on the other hand, although often more expensive, has a larger screen with higher resolution, a more recent Intel i7 processor, and slightly better battery life. Its premium build and more advanced features may suit professional and creativity tasks well, alongside gaming, but it is heavier, which impacts portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 is highly regarded for general use mainly due to its more recent and capable CPU, better screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, and a thinner and lighter design, making it more portable despite its larger screen. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is also good for general use with a robust CPU and GPU setup, but it is slightly bulkier and has a lesser quality screen compared to the MSI Stealth GS77.
Content Creation
7.8
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers a balance suitable for everyday activities and professional design work with its bright, high-resolution display and wide color coverage, providing clarity and color accuracy essential for detailed projects. Meanwhile, the MSI Stealth GS77 stands out with its similarly vibrant and sharp screen, which also covers a broad spectrum of colors, making it ideal for precision in design tasks and enjoyable for general usage. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which makes them less optimal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion and faster screen updates enhance the experience.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
$2,499
$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 Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is commended for gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 300Hz, enhancing fluid visuals during fast-paced action. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS77 offers a very robust gaming and 3D performance with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and has a slightly lower but still impressive refresh rate; its larger screen size and higher resolution also contribute to a more immersive gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the MSI Stealth GS77 are both excellent options for engineering and design due to their robust CPUs, ample RAM, and powerful GPUs, ensuring smooth handling of demanding software tasks. While the Aorus 15P provides a high refresh rate display beneficial for design fluidity, the Stealth GS77 features a higher resolution screen for sharper image quality, with both devices offering excellent screen color coverage, though the Stealth GS77's portability is somewhat compromised by its larger size and weight compared to the more compact Aorus 15P.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the MSI Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 15P | MSI Stealth GS77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,950 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.8 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.6" | 11.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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 Stealth GS77
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Allen Ngo | April 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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