The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is suited for intensive gaming and tasks like 3D rendering, thanks to its high-performance graphics card and processor, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, which impacts portability. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 15 offers longer battery life and is lighter, making it more travel-friendly, but it has a less powerful graphics card, which limits its ability for demanding tasks. Both laptops have similar storage capacity and memory, and are within the same price range, so your choice should be guided by whether performance or portability is more critical for your needs. 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 15
Good portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
7.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 stands out for engineering and design with its more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and high-refresh-rate screen, which are crucial for graphic-intensive tasks and smoother visuals, whereas the MSI Prestige 15's Nvidia GTX GPU and standard refresh rate display are adequate but less optimized for such demanding work.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
6.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and MSI Prestige 15, both laptops provide sufficient resolution and brightness with appropriate panel types for sharp and clear visuals in general use. For engineering and design tasks, these laptops offer good color accuracy and range, meeting professional standards with their color gamut coverage. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both models fall short due to their lower refresh rates, leading to less fluid motion and slower screen response times, which are critical factors for these activities.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,190
$1,044
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is well-suited for general use due to its larger screen, more powerful GPU, and additional screen brightness which enhances visual experience, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable than the MSI Prestige 15, which offers a better battery life and is significantly lighter, facilitating mobility, while still providing sufficient power and screen quality for everyday tasks. The MSI Prestige 15 also tends to be quieter and cooler, which could be more comfortable during extended use, although it has a lower refresh rate display and is less suitable for intensive tasks that the Gigabyte Aorus 7 can handle due to a better GPU.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and MSI Prestige 15 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
7.4/10
7.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and MSI Prestige 15 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 15 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 15 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."
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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