Let's compare the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo considering the key aspects you might value in a laptop:
If you prioritize gaming or intensive tasks such as video editing or 3D modeling, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 usually offers better performance due to its gaming-focused hardware, but this comes at a higher price and often with decreased battery life.
For daily use, work tasks such as document editing, web browsing, and light media creation, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is more cost-effective, offering adequate performance for these activities, better portability due to its lighter design and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go professionals.
Ultimately, if budget constraints are less of an issue and you need top-tier performance for demanding applications, you might lean towards the Gigabyte Aorus 5. However, for general use and mobility without compromising much on performance, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo could be the smarter choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.7/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 boasts a high refresh rate screen and a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, making it particularly well-suited for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from fast, smooth visuals. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo features an Intel Arc GPU and an OLED screen which offers lower refresh rates but exceptional color quality and resolution, ideal for gaming and 3D work where visual fidelity is prioritized.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is 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
8.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
8.0/10
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers a solid balance with sufficient brightness and resolution, making it suitable for everyday tasks, but its moderate color gamut may not fully satisfy professionals in engineering and design. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo excels with a higher color accuracy and range, appealing to engineers and designers who prioritize color fidelity for their work. However, both laptops lack the high refresh rates preferred for smooth 3D visuals and gaming, which might disappoint enthusiasts in those areas.
Battery
5.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,359
$1,399
$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 16 AI Evo costs $1,399.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 boasts a powerful combination of an Intel i7 processor, ample RAM, and a high-performance Nvidia RTX GPU, paired with a high-refresh-rate IPS screen, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers even more RAM, a leading-edge Intel Core Ultra processor, and an Intel Arc GPU, along with an OLED screen that delivers higher resolution and superb color fidelity, catering to professionals who prioritize screen quality and detailed work.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and MSI Prestige 16 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 16 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."
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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