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Updated January 10, 2024·
When deciding between the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and the MSI Vector GP76, consider the following trade-offs: The Aorus 17G, while more expensive, has a larger battery, which may offer longer use between charges. The MSI Vector GP76, on the other hand, provides more storage and memory, which can improve performance during demanding tasks such as gaming or heavy multitasking. Both laptops sport a similar size display, but the MSI has a higher refresh rate, which is better for smooth gameplay. Consider the MSI if you're looking for a slightly more cost-effective solution with upgraded internal hardware or the Aorus for possibly longer battery life and a more premium cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
282.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a fair balance between portability and battery life, suitable for those valuing a mixture of mobility and longevity, as well as having a good build quality and heat management; however, it has less RAM and storage compared to the MSI Vector GP76, which, despite its poorer battery life and portability, offers a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, making it a stronger performer for intensive tasks and multitasking, as well as having a very good keyboard quality for comfortable typing.
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.4
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 surpasses the Gigabyte Aorus 17G in gaming and 3D performance mainly due to its stronger GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and a higher screen refresh rate of 360Hz compared to the Aorus 17G's RTX 3070 and 300Hz screen, contributing to smoother visuals and potentially more responsive gameplay. Additionally, the Vector GP76's newer CPU contributes to better overall performance, while both share quality IPS screens for clear and vibrant images.
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 boasts superior performance for engineering and design thanks to its higher-capacity RAM and a more advanced CPU and GPU, enhancing complex task handling and graphic-intensive applications, yet it is less portable with a shorter battery life compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, which offers a balance of good performance with better portability and longer battery life, but with less RAM and a slightly older generation CPU and GPU.
Content Creation
7.5
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Vector GP76 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.
Screen Quality
8.0
7.9
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
282.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and MSI Vector GP76 have displays with adequate resolution and brightness, providing clear and vivid visuals for everyday tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. In engineering and design, they offer wide color gamuts, ensuring that colors are accurately represented for tasks like photo editing, CAD work, or graphic design. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates result in less fluid motion, which can detract from the immersive experience that is crucial in fast-paced games or smooth rendering of 3D models.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The MSI Vector GP76 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
$1,760
$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 Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.2
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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.
Portability
Fair
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17G to have only fair portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17G and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 17G | MSI Vector GP76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,329 | $1,760 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.9" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 282 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 17G
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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"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."
MSI Vector GP76
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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