If you prioritize performance for engineering tasks and general use over price, the MSI Stealth GS77, with its better processor and more RAM, is a compelling option. However, it is less portable and significantly more expensive. Alternatively, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a balance of performance and portability at a midrange price, with ample features for gaming and general use. Both laptops have large screens and similar battery capacities, but the Stealth GS77 has a higher resolution and better color coverage, making it more suitable for tasks requiring high visual fidelity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has no clear advantages over the MSI Stealth GS77.
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
8.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Stealth GS77 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 is 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
8.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
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
8.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS77 for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Stealth GS77 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 both provide crisp, bright displays due to their high resolution and panel type, which enhances everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. In engineering and design, the MSI’s edge is its wider color gamut coverage, offering more accurate color reproduction essential for detail-oriented work. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, despite their decent resolutions, both laptops fall short because their lower refresh rates don't deliver the smooth motion performance that's highly valued in fast-paced visual environments.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,190
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the MSI Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
The MSI Stealth GS77 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for gaming and AI.
The MSI Stealth GS77 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful CPU and GPU combination, enhancing game play and rendering tasks, while also providing a higher resolution and color-accurate screen that's great for detailed graphics work but has a lower refresh rate. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, with its high-refresh-rate screen, is optimized for fluid gameplay, which is essential for fast-paced games, although its GPU and screen resolution are not as high quality as the MSI.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 has 6 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth GS77 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 7 and the MSI Stealth GS77 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 Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 7 or the MSI Stealth GS77
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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