The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers superior gaming and engineering performance with its higher-tier graphics card, making it more suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning. However, it's heavier and bulkier than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, which might affect portability. The MSI model, on the other hand, has a higher-resolution OLED screen and is significantly lighter, favoring those who prioritize display quality and portability, such as professionals in graphic design or video editing. The MSI also doubles the memory, which can be crucial for multitasking and memory-intensive applications. Choose based on whether performance or portability and screen quality are your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
8.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X excels in general use largely due to its potent Intel i9 processor and ample RAM, paired with a high-quality IPS display, enhancing multitasking and visuals respectively; however, the increased weight may impact portability negatively. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo provides a stunning OLED screen with superior resolution and more RAM for heavyweight tasks, in addition to being notably lighter and offering a better portability advantage, while also boasting a respectable processor suitable for a variety of general use scenarios.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
6.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very 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
8.0/10
8.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aorus 15X are both very good for content creation, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.
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
7.7/10
8.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
8.2/10
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 15X offers a balance of resolution and brightness suitable for daily tasks, making its screen quality favorable for general use. For engineering and design professionals, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo stands out with superior color accuracy, covering wider color gamuts that ensure precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops have screens with slower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid visuals and may detract from the immersive experience these applications require.
Battery
5.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
$1,600
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,399.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is favored for engineering and design work due to its high-performance CPU and GPU, essential for demanding tasks, but it's heavier and less portable than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, which offers a stronger CPU, more memory, and an OLED screen with superior color accuracy, making it excellent for precision work, though its integrated GPU may not handle graphically intensive tasks as well. The Aorus 15X's higher GPU power suits tasks requiring graphics processing, whereas the Prestige's high-resolution OLED display and lighter build make it ideal for design work that values screen quality and portability over raw graphics performance.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 15X and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
"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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