When choosing between the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, consider that the Aorus 5 offers higher performance, making it more suitable for gaming or demanding tasks, whereas the Prestige 14 is more affordable and offers greater portability and better battery life, making it ideal for general use and on-the-go productivity. If your work involves graphics or engineering software, the Aorus could be worth the extra cost, but if you prioritize mobility and battery life for everyday tasks, the MSI Prestige might serve you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Very good for engineering and design
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 for content creation
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.8/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is equipped with a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which cater to smooth and detailed graphics necessary for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with a less capable GPU and lower refresh rate, offers less optimal performance for demanding visual tasks despite having a competent CPU and satisfactory screen quality.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offer displays with sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and work, ensuring sharp text and vibrant visuals that stand out for general use. For engineering and design, where precise color representation is crucial, both laptops provide good coverage of color gamuts, showcasing a wide spectrum of colors accurately. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens don't refresh as quickly as dedicated gaming laptops, leading to less fluid motion and potential motion blur during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,359
$1,300
$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 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 5 is good.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers superior CPU and RAM which lead to smoother multitasking and faster performance for demanding applications, alongside a high-quality screen, making it very good for general use; its lightweight design and longer battery life enhance portability and on-the-go productivity. While the Gigabyte Aorus 5 will handle everyday tasks well and offers decent battery life and portability, its heavier build and shorter battery life compared to the MSI make it less ideal for those who prioritize mobility and all-day use.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 5 to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 boasts a high-performance CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and excellent screen quality which are crucial for demanding engineering applications and design software that require heavy computational power and detailed visual representations. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers similar capabilities for engineering tasks, along with a lighter design and a high-quality keyboard, making it a better option for those who prioritize portability and typing experience alongside sufficient power for professional work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 5 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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How the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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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