The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is typically less expensive and offers solid performance for gaming, with a high refresh rate display that should be good for fast-paced games, though with a lower resolution than its competitor. It's also a bit more portable due to its smaller screen and lighter weight. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76, while more costly, features a more powerful GPU and double the memory and storage, making it well-suited for very intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work. Additionally, the Raider GE76 has a higher resolution display, which can provide sharper images for creative professionals. However, it is less portable due to its larger screen size and heavier weight. Both laptops have similar processors and battery sizes, so expect comparable battery life, and both are labeled as suitable for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The MSI Raider GE76, with its larger screen, higher resolution, additional RAM, and more powerful graphics card performs better for a variety of tasks; however, it is heavier and less portable than the Gigabyte Aorus 5, which offers a good balance for everyday use and mobility.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
8.9/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
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
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The MSI Raider GE76 stands out for its superior Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and higher resolution display, providing crisper visuals for 3D applications and gaming. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a higher screen refresh rate, which could offer a smoother experience in fast-paced games, but it has a less powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a lower resolution screen.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
9.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5, with its capable processor, quality GPU, and decent screen, is well-suited for engineering and design tasks while being lighter and thus more portable. The MSI Raider GE76, however, offers more RAM, a more powerful GPU, and a higher resolution display which provides a smoother and more detailed visual experience for intensive design work but comes at the cost of being heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 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
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 may offer sufficient display brightness and resolution, making it pleasant to use for everyday tasks like browsing and videos. For engineering and design, the MSI Raider GE76's wider color gamut ensures more accurate color reproduction which is crucial for professionals. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop's display offers the high refresh rates preferred for smooth visuals and competitive gameplay.
Portability
Fair
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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.
Cost
$2,359
$3,552
$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 GE76 costs $3,552.
"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 Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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