If you prioritize gaming or high-intensity tasks, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, despite its higher price, offers stronger performance and a more game-oriented design, but it's bulkier and might have less battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Creator M14 caters to creative professionals with its focus on color accuracy and portability, and usually comes at a lower cost, making it a better fit for on-the-go productivity tasks rather than gaming or heavy computing. Choose based on whether performance or portability and price align more closely with your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
7.3/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and MSI Creator M14 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its high-end GPU and fast screen refresh rate, excels in delivering smooth, graphics-intensive gaming and 3D application performance. On the other hand, the MSI Creator M14 offers a balance between a capable GPU for gaming and 3D tasks, and a high-quality screen along with a strong CPU, which is also desirable for content creation and multitasking.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for software development, though the MSI Creator M14 is somewhat better.
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
8.0/10
7.5/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator M14 has a better screen for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and MSI Creator M14 deliver sharp images and sufficient brightness, making text and visuals clear and comfortable for everyday tasks. Engineering and design tasks benefit from their wide color gamut coverage, ensuring accurate colors for detailed projects. However, their lower refresh rates aren't ideal for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion and quicker screen updates are crucial for an immersive experience.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Creator M14 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,359
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a price of $2,359 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its strong CPU and ample RAM, excels in performance for general tasks but might fall short on portability and battery life compared to the lighter and more efficient MSI Creator M14, which also offers a high-quality screen and a balance between performance and longer battery life, making it very suitable for day-to-day activities. While both laptops have good storage, keyboard, and speaker qualities, the MSI Creator M14 may offer a more comfortable user experience with less operating noise and better heat management.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-grade GPU ideal for demanding engineering software, while its superior screen quality ensures crisp and vibrant visuals important for design work. The MSI Creator M14, while also equipped with strong CPU and GPU capabilities, is lighter and more portable with a quality keyboard, making it easier to work on the go despite less emphasis on speaker and operating noise.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.8/10
The MSI Creator M14 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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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How the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the MSI Creator M14 compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
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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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