The MSI Raider GE67Hx offers a higher resolution OLED screen, more storage space, and slightly better portability, which is great if you value display quality and storage for media or games. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has an IPS screen with a higher refresh rate, appropriate for fast-paced gaming, but lower resolution and less storage. Both have similar battery capacities and RAM, but the MSI might perform a bit better for engineering and 3D tasks due to a more powerful GPU. The Gigabyte is usually more expensive and the MSI provides additional USB-C ports, which could be handy for connectivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
8.7/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5, with a high screen refresh rate, provides a smoother gaming and 3D experience, and while it boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, the MSI Raider GE67Hx steps up the game with a superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a higher-resolution OLED screen, which sharpens visual detail and enhances the overall image quality.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and MSI Raider GE67Hx are favored for engineering and design because they boast powerful CPUs and GPUs, crucial for demanding tasks like 3D modeling and simulations; both also come with high-quality, sizable screens, which are key for clarity and detail. The MSI Raider GE67Hx steps ahead with its OLED display offering better contrast and resolution, but it is slightly heavier and thicker than the Aorus 5, influencing portability.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
9.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers a well-balanced screen that delivers nicely on resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work; however, it lacks the high refresh rates required for smooth 3D animation and gaming. The MSI Raider GE67Hx steps up with a high-quality display that not only covers resolution and brightness for day-to-day use and intricate design tasks but excels in color accuracy with wider color gamuts, essential for professional engineering and design applications. Despite these strengths, the MSI's display falls short for gaming and 3D content creation due to its lower refresh rate, a key factor for visual fluidity in fast-paced scenarios.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 offers solid performance with a good processor and ample RAM for smooth multitasking, making it reliable for everyday use, and it has a high refresh rate screen, though its screen resolution and color quality are less impressive than some competitors. Meanwhile, the MSI Raider GE67Hx has a superior high-resolution OLED screen with excellent color coverage, which, along with a high-performing CPU and ample RAM, makes it ideal for both general and visually demanding tasks; however, it is slightly heavier and not as portable as some might prefer.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Gigabyte Aorus 5 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,359
$2,349
$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 Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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