The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is built for gaming and other power-intensive tasks, offering robust performance at the expense of portability and battery life, and is better suited to users who need a powerful machine and don't mind carrying a heavier laptop. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is sleeker and more portable, designed for professionals and general use with good battery life, making it ideal for those who value a lighter laptop for on-the-go work, but don't require the high-end gaming capabilities of the Aorus 7. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 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
1920 x 1200
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 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7, with a powerful GPU and high screen refresh rate, excels in delivering smooth gaming and 3D rendering experiences, which gamers and creators value. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while respectable with a quality CPU and screen, may not match up in terms of graphical performance and fluidity due to its less robust GPU and lower refresh rate.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 14 AI Evo for general use, and gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize vivid and precise colors for tasks like photo editing or graphic design, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has an edge due to its broader color gamut, which is less crucial for general purposes where the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo's resolution and brightness offer ample clarity and visibility. For general use, both laptops provide good quality, with the MSI's screen delivering sharpness and luminosity for everyday tasks and casual media consumption. However, for gaming or 3D applications where smooth motion is key, both laptops may fall short as their refresh rates are lower, making them less ideal for fast-paced visuals that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 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
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 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
$1,300
$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 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers strong CPU and RAM capabilities which make it suitable for general use, but its screen quality, weight, and shorter battery life make it less favorable compared to the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo which provides a superior balance of performance, high-quality display, and longer battery life, all in a more portable package. Although the Aorus 7 has good performance, the Prestige 14 leads with improved portability, and better overall user experience due to its sharper screen, longer-lasting battery, and better heat management, which are crucial for daily tasks and productivity.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
7.8/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 7 to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 comes equipped with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a dedicated GPU, making it suitable for demanding engineering tasks and design work, with a high-quality screen for precise visuals. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while offering a balance between performance and portability, has a good CPU and screen but may be less apt for intensive graphic tasks, though it has a more travel-friendly design and quieter operating noise.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 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.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and MSI Prestige 14 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 14 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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