When choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the MSI Raider GE67Hx, consider the following. If cost is a significant factor and you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Gigabyte model could be a better choice. However, if the MSI Raider offers superior performance or features that are important for your usage, like better graphics for gaming, more powerful processing for engineering tasks, or a higher-quality display, it may warrant the additional expense. Battery life and portability are also important; if you need a laptop that's easier to carry or has longer battery life, assess which of the two models better meets these needs. Keep in mind that higher performance laptops often have shorter battery life and can be heavier. Think about how you intend to use the laptop most and weigh these tradeoffs accordingly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3/10
9.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17H for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H's screen offers clarity and brightness that make everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming enjoyable, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx steps up with even higher resolution and brightness levels, enhancing the visual experience. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the MSI's wider color gamut, which covers more of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, ensuring more accurate color reproduction for tasks like photo editing or CAD work, compared to the Gigabyte which is still good but isn't as vibrant. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is paramount, both laptops fall short with their lower refresh rates, despite their other screen qualities, making them less ideal for fast-paced games or intensive 3D simulations.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is designed for general use with a larger screen, high refresh rate, and robust CPU and GPU, suitable for a variety of tasks but is less portable and has a lower battery life; the MSI Raider GE67Hx offers a smaller, higher-resolution OLED screen, excellent keyboard, and a good balance of performance components, but sacrifices some battery life and portability convenience for its premium features.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
8.7/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for gaming and AI.
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
8.6/10
8.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Gigabyte Aorus 17H are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H boasts an excellent GPU and high screen refresh rate, making it suitable for demanding engineering software and ensuring smooth visuals, while the higher resolution OLED screen of the MSI Raider GE67Hx offers superior color accuracy, which is essential for design work. However, the Aorus 17H is less portable and has a lower resolution than the Raider, but both provide solid CPU performance and enough RAM for complex tasks, though the Raider's screen and slightly higher portability may appeal to users prioritizing on-the-go design work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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.
Cost
$2,370
$2,349
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $2,370 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
"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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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