If you need a laptop that offers robust performance for tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering software, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 with its powerful graphics card would be better suited despite its higher price and reduced portability due to its larger size and weight. However, for general use, photo and video editing, or if you value a sharper display and longer battery life, consider choosing the lighter and more portable MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, which also comes at a lower price. Keep in mind that the MSI's performance may not match the Gigabyte for the most demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is more portable and has a better battery life compared to the heavier Gigabyte Aorus 17, which contributes to its suitability for general use. Furthermore, the MSI Prestige's superior screen quality, with a higher resolution OLED display, and double the RAM, enhances multitasking and the overall user experience for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.7/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
360Hz
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 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high refresh rate screen, making it ideal for responsive gaming and smooth 3D rendering. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, while also suitable for gaming and 3D with its Intel Arc GPU, offers a premium OLED display with a lower refresh rate, providing exceptional screen quality but potentially less fluid motion compared to the Gigabyte.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
7.5/10
8.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 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 17 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
8.0/10
8.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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.
For general use, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo stands out due to its higher resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp text and vibrant display which enhances everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. Its superior performance in engineering and design is credited to its wider color gamuts, which provide accurate color reproduction critical for these fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, making them less ideal for fast-paced visual content.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 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
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,700
$1,399
$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 16 AI Evo costs $1,399.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aorus 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is outfitted with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a capable Intel i7-12700H CPU, making it ideal for demanding engineering and design applications that require high levels of graphics processing and multitasking abilities.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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 17 and the MSI Prestige 16 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."
"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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