When choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus and the MSI Prestige, consider that the Aorus typically offers higher performance suitable for gaming, 3D work, or machine learning at the expense of weight and portability, while the MSI Prestige tends to be lighter, more portable, with a sleek design ideal for general use and less demanding tasks, and may save you some money. If long battery life is essential and you often travel, the MSI might serve you better, whereas the Aorus could be a better desktop replacement for power-intensive applications, with the tradeoff of less mobility and a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.8/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H boasts a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is equipped with a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, making it suitable for less demanding tasks. Although both have quality CPUs and screens, the Aorus 17H is tailored for performance-intensive applications, at the cost of size and portability which the lighter Prestige 14 AI Evo offers.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.8/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H, with its higher-end CPU, more RAM, and a more powerful GPU, excels in demanding engineering and design tasks, also offering a superior screen quality ideal for precision work. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while capable for engineering uses and more portable, compromises slightly on performance and display capabilities, though it still maintains decent keyboard and speaker quality with less operating noise.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo for general use, and gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen for content creation.
When considering laptops for general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H excels with a bright, high-resolution display which offers sharp images and vibrant colors, making everyday tasks and media consumption a pleasure. For engineering and design professionals, the same laptop has a display covering wider color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color representation which is crucial for editing and creating visual content. However, for gaming and 3D applications where rapid motion is common, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H's lower refresh rate leads to less smooth transitions compared to models with higher refresh rates, which can detract from the immersive experience required in these scenarios.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 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
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$1,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $2,000 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers superior CPU and RAM capabilities, better screen quality, and longer battery life, making it highly suitable for demanding tasks and longer use away from power sources, while also being more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, while still offering good performance, trades some portability and battery efficiency for a slightly larger screen, making it less optimal for on-the-go use but still competent for day-to-day tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aorus 17H are both very 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
7.5/10
7.7/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and MSI Prestige 14 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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"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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