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Updated March 22, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is less expensive and may offer ample performance for gaming and general use with good graphics capabilities, but if you require a machine for professional creative work, like 3D rendering or video editing, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is designed with higher-end specs that better handle these tasks. However, the Stealth's larger display can be less portable and could shorten battery life compared to the Aorus. Choose the Aorus for cost savings and decent all-around use, or the Stealth for top-tier creative performance at a higher price and with potential portability trade-offs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
- The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has no clear advantages over the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio.
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17, with its robust CPU and ample RAM, handles everyday tasks with ease, while its screen quality offers a clear and vibrant display for multimedia and productivity, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life than some lighter laptops. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, on the other hand, excels in the same areas and also provides longer battery life and enhanced portability, making it very well-suited for users who need strong performance and a high-quality display on the go.
Gaming and AI
8.1
8.9
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and Gigabyte Aorus 17 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a powerful GPU and a high screen refresh rate that make it well-suited for immersive gaming and smooth 3D rendering, delivering excellent visual performance. Meanwhile, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio also comes with a top-tier GPU and supports a high refresh rate, but its possibly better CPU and superior screen quality can offer added detail and a slight edge in more demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.4
9.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17, featuring a strong CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality GPU, ensures smooth performance for engineering software, while its screen offers the clarity needed for detailed design work. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with similar specifications, offers more memory and an advanced GPU, which is ideal for more demanding engineering tasks and might also lead to a better experience for graphic-intensive applications despite being less portable and having a louder operating noise.
Content Creation
8.0
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and Gigabyte Aorus 17 are both very good for content creation, though the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
8.4
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers solid screen performance for general usage and engineering with good resolution and brightness, but it lacks in the fast refresh rates crucial for gaming and 3D applications. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio excels in providing excellent resolution and color accuracy that are key for both general and design tasks, ensuring crisp visuals and precise color reproduction. However, its screen falls short for gaming and 3D due to its lower refresh rate, which can't deliver the fluid motion that these activities often require.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,700
$2,900
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a price of $1,700 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio both have only fair portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 17 | MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $2,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | March 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | 15.8'' x 11.4'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 6.15 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 15.75" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 11.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 267 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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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Sascha Mölck | April 2022
"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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