If you're looking for high performance in tasks like gaming or intensive software applications, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a solid option, especially if you're trying to save some money. However, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers better portability and longer battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go usage and general productivity tasks. Keep in mind that while the Prestige may handle everyday tasks with ease, it won't match the Aorus's performance in more demanding scenarios. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a superior GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and detailed gaming and 3D rendering experiences, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, with a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, may handle less demanding tasks but won't perform as well with intensive gaming or 3D applications. Although both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the gaming and 3D performance edge of the Aorus 7 comes from its stronger focus on very important graphical factors.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for software development, though the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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
8.3/10
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you mainly use your laptop for browsing the web, working on documents, and other everyday tasks, the MSI Prestige's high resolution and brightness will ensure clear and vivid visuals. For engineering and design, where accurate color representation is crucial, the MSI Prestige stands out with its superior color gamuts, making it ideal for professionals in those fields. However, for gaming and 3D work, which demand smooth motion, the Gigabyte Aorus 7's lower refresh rate could hinder performance, making neither of these laptops the best fit for those activities.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 13 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
17.3in
SIZE
13.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,190
$1,280
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a powerful CPU and ample RAM suitable for demanding tasks, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use compared to the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, which is lighter with a longer battery life, sharp screen, and sufficient performance for general use, despite having a less powerful CPU than the Aorus 7. The Prestige's superior portability and screen quality, along with its decent battery, make it very good for users who prioritize mobility and display crispness, while the Aorus 7 caters well to those needing extra performance at the cost of battery life and portability.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
8.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is equipped with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, dedicated GPU, and a quality screen which makes it exceptional for demanding engineering tasks, but it’s heavier and bulkier, affecting portability. Alternatively, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while also having a solid CPU and good RAM, trades off some graphical power for improved portability, a sleeker keyboard, and quieter operation, making it suitable for engineering yet better suited for on-the-go professionals.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and MSI Prestige 13 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 7 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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