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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for intensive tasks like engineering or gaming, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, with higher-end graphics and a robust processor, can handle demanding applications better. However, it is less portable and has a much higher price tag. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio, on the other hand, offers good performance with newer but mid-range graphics at a lower price, and its smaller size and weight make it more portable, with slightly better battery life. It's a better choice for everyday use and for those who need a machine that's easier to carry around but still capable for lighter gaming or 3D work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0
7.6
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a better screen for software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio offer displays with adequate resolution and brightness, ensuring a clear and vivid viewing experience for everyday tasks such as browsing and video streaming. With engineering and design in mind, these laptops also provide wide color gamuts, essential for professionals who require precise color accuracy for tasks like photo editing and graphic design. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and reduced responsiveness in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,359
$1,432
$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 Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 with a larger screen and high refresh rate offers quality visuals and substantial power for everyday tasks, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, which is lighter with a better screen resolution and a more compact design, making it ideal for general use on the go. While both have similar CPU and RAM configurations ensuring smooth performance, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio provides more storage and a higher quality build overall, alongside better speaker quality, enhancing its usability for a variety of general tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.8
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is equipped with a high-refresh-rate screen and a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, which are very important for gaming and 3D tasks, although it has a standard resolution display. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers a newer CPU and a Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which is also strong for these uses, and it combines a higher resolution and better screen quality at a somewhat lighter weight, enhancing portability and visual detail.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are well-suited for engineering and design owing to their powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and high-end GPUs, which are essential for demanding software used in these fields. The Aorus 5 provides a larger screen and excellent screen refresh rates, enhancing visuals for detailed work, while the Stealth 14 Studio offers superior portability, a higher resolution with a better aspect ratio for design tasks, and top-quality speakers for multimedia presentations.
Content Creation
7.6
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for content creation.
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
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 Stealth 14 Studio 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has 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
7.6
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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 Stealth 14 Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 5 | MSI Stealth 14 Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,359 | $1,432 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 12.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 5
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Vincent Chang | June 2022
"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."
MSI Stealth 14 Studio
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Francisco Lahoz | June 2023
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
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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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