The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is larger with a 17.3-inch display, offering ample screen space which is great for multitasking and gaming, but this also means it's less portable than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio which has a more compact 14-inch screen that makes it easier to carry around. The Aorus has a longer battery size which typically suggests better battery life, but the Stealth has a higher-resolution screen, better for productivity and entertainment. The Stealth also comes with a more powerful processor, which should provide better performance for demanding tasks and applications, but remember that it comes at a slightly higher price. If you need better portability and performance, and don't mind paying extra, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is your best bet; however, if you prefer a larger screen and longer potential battery life for less money, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a strong option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a better screen for software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offer a combination of panel types, resolutions, and brightness levels that ensure sharp images and visibility in various lighting conditions, which are essential for everyday tasks. In engineering and design work, color accuracy is crucial, and both laptops provide good color gamuts that cover a significant spectrum of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, making them suitable for this kind of professional work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where the fluidity of motion is key, the lower refresh rates of these laptops' screens could lead to less smooth visual experiences, which is why they are considered to have poor screen quality in this context.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,190
$1,432
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is suitable for general use due to its larger screen, generous RAM, and capable CPU, but it's heavier and offers less portability compared to the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, which also boasts strong performance for general use with a quicker CPU and higher resolution display, yet it has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.8/10
8.1/10
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 MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for gaming and AI.
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
8.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is favored for engineering and design due to its larger screen, higher screen refresh rate, and robust CPU, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers a higher screen resolution and more powerful CPU in a lighter and more portable design. Both offer the Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and ample RAM for demanding tasks, but the Aorus 7 has a slightly brighter screen and superior heat management which might be preferable during long working sessions, whereas the Stealth 14 Studio boasts a better portability score and speaker quality for those who value mobility and multimedia performance.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.9/10
8.5/10
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 7 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
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 Stealth 14 Studio 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 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
7.4/10
7.6/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 Stealth 14 Studio 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."
"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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