If you prioritize performance for intensive tasks like engineering or gaming, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is equipped with a high-end graphics card and processor that excel in these areas, but it comes with a heftier price tag and is less portable due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers great value with a vivid OLED display and superior portability, as well as more storage and memory at a lower price. However, its integrated graphics might not handle demanding tasks as effectively as the Aorus. Choose the Aorus for peak performance or the Prestige for a balance of functionality, price, and easy carrying. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
Good for gaming and AI
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
282.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use due to its higher RAM, better screen quality with an OLED display, lighter weight enhancing portability, and longer battery life, all of which make for a more versatile everyday laptop. In comparison, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, while offering good CPU performance and a larger screen, falls short in terms of screen resolution, is heavier which makes it less portable, and has shorter battery life, albeit with excellent keyboard quality.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.7/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo stands out for engineering and design use due to its higher RAM and superior OLED screen quality which is excellent for precise color work; whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, with its powerful Nvidia GPU and larger screen, caters well to engineering applications that require robust graphical processing power, although its screen is lower resolution and not as color-accurate as the MSI's. However, the MSI Prestige also offers better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, which may significantly benefit users who need to work on the go.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.6/10
7.4/10
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 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
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
8.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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, where clarity and readability are key, both the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo provide screens with high resolution and brightness, but the MSI's display is sharper, making it more suited for tasks like browsing and document editing. Engineering and design professionals relying on color accuracy for tasks like photo editing or CAD will prefer the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo because it covers a wider range of color gamuts. However, gamers and those engaged with 3D applications may find both lacking due to their lower refresh rates, which means less fluid visuals during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,329
$1,399
$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 Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,399.
"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."
"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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