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Updated January 10, 2024·
To aid in deciding between the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the MSI Titan GT77, consider the following: The Gigabyte is less expensive, more portable, and has a high screen refresh rate, suited for fast-paced gaming. With lower weight, it is easier to carry, but it has a standard resolution screen and less expansive storage and memory, which may restrict performance for demanding tasks. Alternatively, the MSI Titan is pricier with a high-resolution mini LED screen, offering better visuals and color accuracy for professional creative work, but is heavier and comes with a substantial power brick, affecting portability. It boasts a more powerful processor and more memory, ideal for intensive engineering applications, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. It's less portable but better equipped for high-end performance demands. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
5.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 stands out in performance thanks to its substantially more powerful CPU and larger amount of RAM, alongside a high-quality screen, making it very suitable for general use, but it is less portable and has lower battery life than some competitors. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers solid general-use capability with a competent CPU and enough RAM, at the cost of a less impressive display and lower storage, but benefits from slightly better battery life and portability.
Gaming and AI
8.7
10.0
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good.
While both the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the MSI Titan GT77 feature the same GPU, which is crucial for gaming and 3D applications, the Aorus 17H has a higher screen refresh rate that can benefit fast-paced gaming. Conversely, the Titan GT77 includes a more advanced CPU and a superior screen with a higher resolution and better color accuracy, which may enhance overall visual quality and performance in gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6
10.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0
9.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very 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
7.5
9.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
8.3
9.7
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17H for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
Customers seeking a laptop primarily for general use should consider the MSI Titan GT77, which offers superb display resolution and brightness, enhancing the viewing experience for everyday tasks. For those in engineering and design, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers good color accuracy across various spectrums, but the MSI Titan GT77 surpasses it with even better color reproduction, which is crucial for professional color grading and detail-oriented work. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications that benefit from a high refresh rate, neither the Gigabyte Aorus 17H nor the MSI Titan GT77 may satisfy users looking for the smoothest visuals, as they both have lower refresh rates which are not ideal for fast-paced games and fluid animation rendering.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 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.
Cost
$2,000
$5,430
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $2,000 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 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.
Portability
Poor
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and MSI Titan GT77 both have poor portability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 17H | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $5,430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.16" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 351 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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 | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Peter Donnell | February 2023
"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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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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