The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers high performance suitable for gaming and demanding tasks but is heavy and more expensive, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is more affordable, lightweight, and has longer battery life, making it ideal for everyday use and portability, but it's less suited for heavy-duty applications. If you prioritize gaming or intensive work, consider the Aorus; if mobility and cost are key, the Prestige might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
360Hz
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 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 comes with a high-end GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth visuals and performance in gaming and 3D applications, outperforming the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo which has a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate. While the MSI has a capable CPU and good screen quality for general use, its hardware is not optimized like the Aorus for the demands of high-end gaming and 3D tasks.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo both offer high-resolution displays with clear, bright panels, making everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos a comfortable experience. When it comes to engineering and design work, both laptops provide a wide range of colors, but the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo stands out with superior color accuracy, essential for precision in visual tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from quick image refreshes, neither laptop excels as they lack the high refresh rates preferred by gamers and professionals working with fast-moving graphics.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 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
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
13.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,700
$1,280
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a price of $1,700 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 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17, with its robust CPU and RAM, excels in demanding tasks but is less portable and has a shorter battery life, which makes the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, with its high-quality screen, lighter weight, and longer battery life, a better choice for general use that requires moving around and not being tethered to a power outlet. The Prestige also strikes a balance with decent storage, keyboard, speakers, and manages operating noise and heat well enough, adding to its suitability for various everyday tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17, with its robust CPU, high RAM capacity, and powerful GPU, is tailored for demanding engineering and design tasks, supported by a high-quality screen that benefits detailed work. While still capable, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers more portability and a quieter operation, making it more suitable for on-the-go professionals who may trade off some performance for a lighter device and a more comfortable working environment.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
7.5/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 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 17 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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 17 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
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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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