The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is slightly less expensive and might be more suitable for engineering and machine learning applications due to its more powerful processor. However, if you value a higher quality display for general use or entertainment, the MSI Raider GE67Hx offers an OLED screen, which typically delivers better contrast and color depth. Both are similar in portability and offer large storage and sufficient memory for most tasks. The decision should be based on whether you prioritize cost and raw performance for specialized tasks or are willing to pay more for enhanced visual experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.2/10
9.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
If you prioritize a vivid display for everyday tasks and professional design work, the MSI Raider GE67Hx with its superior resolution and high brightness will provide crisp and vibrant visuals, along with wide color gamut coverage essential for precision in engineering and design. However, for gamers and those working with 3D applications who value smooth motion over color accuracy, neither laptop is ideal due to their poor refresh rates, although the resolution and panel type are acceptable. Choose the Gigabyte Aorus 15X for general tasks with good screen quality or upgrade to the MSI for an even better visual experience in general use and design-oriented work, keeping in mind that both may fall short for high-framerate gaming or 3D rendering.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,600
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X boasts a more powerful CPU which enhances performance for a variety of tasks, making it very good for general use, while its IPS screen provides quality visuals, although it falls short in portability and battery life compared to some competitors.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
8.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Gigabyte Aorus 15X are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is suited for gaming and 3D because it carries a high-end GPU, and it offers a high screen refresh rate, which is ideal for smooth visuals in fast-paced games. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, while also offering a high screen refresh rate for smooth gameplay, includes a slightly less powerful GPU, which may not handle the most demanding games and 3D applications quite as well, but still provides a premium gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
8.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Gigabyte Aorus 15X are both very good for engineering and design.
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
8.0/10
8.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Gigabyte Aorus 15X are both very 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
7.7/10
7.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15X to have good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15X and the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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