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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers a more powerful graphics card suitable for gaming and graphics-intensive tasks, but has a shorter battery life than the MSI Vector GP76. The MSI has more RAM, which can be better for multitasking and engineering applications. Both have large screens and a similar build, so they are not the most portable. The Aorus is generally more expensive, so if you're looking for a better price, the MSI might be a better option, although it comes with a slightly less powerful CPU and GPU. If gaming or multimedia work is a priority, the Aorus could be a better fit, while the MSI is a good all-rounder with an emphasis on engineering or professional use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
- Very good for general use
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
7.9
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the MSI Vector GP76 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a vibrant display with crisp images for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, with its high-resolution screen and brightness, will serve you well. For engineering and design work, where color accuracy is key, both laptops offer good color coverage, making them suitable for professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion and quick visual updates, both laptops may fall short due to lower refresh rates, which could result in less fluid movement during fast-paced action.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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 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
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $2,000 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H, with a more powerful GPU and higher battery capacity, offers a slight edge in performance and longer battery life, which contributes to its suitability for general use. However, the MSI Vector GP76 stands out with its superior heat management and higher RAM, ensuring smoother multitasking and cooler operation under heavy loads, making it very good for various tasks and user scenarios.
Gaming and AI
8.7
8.4
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H shines in gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4080, and a high screen refresh rate, perfect for smooth visuals, although its CPU is not the latest. In contrast, the MSI Vector GP76 also performs admirably with its capable GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and the same high screen refresh rate allowing for fluid gaming experiences, complemented by a somewhat more recent CPU.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the MSI Vector GP76 are well-suited for engineering and design due to their strong CPU and GPU combinations, ample RAM for multitasking, and high-quality IPS screens which are pivotal for detailed visual work. While the Aorus 17H boasts a more powerful GPU, making it preferable for highly graphical tasks, the Vector GP76 edges ahead with more RAM, enhancing its ability in handling complex engineering simulations and design programs; both have similar portability limitations and screen quality, but the Aorus 17H has a marginally better build and lower operating noise.
Content Creation
8.0
8.0
9.0/10
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 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
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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.
Portability
Poor
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and MSI Vector GP76 both have poor portability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 17H | MSI Vector GP76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,760 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.16" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 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 | 360Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 351 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 17H
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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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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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