When choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and the MSI Creator Z16P, consider these key points: The Aorus 17G is a premium-priced option with a large screen and high performance for engineering tasks and gaming, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P is less expensive, offers a higher resolution touch screen with a more portable design, and includes the latest operating system. While the Aorus excels in gaming appearance and keyboard quality, the Creator Z16P provides better portability, a 16:10 aspect ratio for productivity, and rich color representation, making it well-suited for creative professionals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
Very good for engineering and design
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator Z16P is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The MSI Creator Z16P is rated higher for engineering and design use largely due to its higher-end CPU and GPU combination, which generally results in better performance for computation and graphics-intensive tasks, along with a sharper, more color-accurate touch-enabled screen that enhances visual work. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, while still capable, has a slightly less powerful CPU and GPU, a lower-resolution screen, and without touch functionality, which are all critical for engineering and design but may be less of an issue if portability and keyboard quality are prioritized.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the MSI Creator Z16P for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers a display with commendable brightness and resolution which suits everyday tasks well, but for gaming, it lacks a high refresh rate resulting in less fluid visuals. The MSI Creator Z16P has a display that not only provides excellent brightness and resolution for general use but also covers a wide range of colors, essential for accurate engineering and design work; however, like the Aorus, it falls short for gaming due to its lower refresh rate. Both laptops are not ideal for gaming or 3D tasks where smooth motion and quick screen updates are key.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Creator Z16P has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,329
$1,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a price of $2,329 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
The MSI Creator Z16P and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G, with its sizable screen and longer battery life, facilitates a good general-use experience, offering ample viewing space and less frequent charging needs, but is less portable due to its larger size and weight. The MSI Creator Z16P shines with a higher-quality display and more powerful CPU for demanding tasks, alongside greater portability with its lighter frame and thinner build, though it may require more frequent charging due to the smaller battery capacity.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
7.6/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is well-suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and very high screen refresh rate. By contrast, the MSI Creator Z16P features a superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high-quality screen with a decent refresh rate, thus making it another strong contender for gaming and 3D tasks.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator Z16P and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both 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
7.2/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P has 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and the MSI Creator Z16P compare to other laptops
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 17G or the MSI Creator Z16P
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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