The MSI Titan GT77 boasts much higher specs with a more powerful processor and graphics card, considerably more storage and RAM, and a higher-resolution display. It's better suited for demanding tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, gaming, and professional engineering software; plus, it comes with a Mini LED screen which is an advantage for those who need enhanced display quality. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is more budget-friendly and offers a good balance between performance and cost, suitable for general use and moderate gaming or content creation. However, it might not handle intensive tasks as smoothly as the Titan. Regarding battery life and portability, both are similar in size, but the Titan's higher-end components suggest it could be heavier and potentially have a slightly shorter battery life due to its more power-hungry hardware. If budget is a major constraint, the Aorus 7 would be a sensible choice, otherwise, for top-of-the-line performance, the Titan is the superior option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Excellent for software development
Excellent for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 outshines the Gigabyte Aorus 7 for general use due to its significantly more powerful processor, greater RAM, and superior screen quality, albeit at the cost of heavier weight and less portability. While the Aorus 7 is lighter and more easily transported, being better suited for on-the-go use, it sacrifices ultimate performance and display sharpness offered by the Titan GT77.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
10.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 is considered the best for gaming and 3D because it has a superior GPU (the Nvidia RTX 4080) which provides excellent graphics performance; it also features a high-quality Mini LED screen with a remarkable contrast ratio, enhancing visual depth and color accuracy.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
10.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 surpasses the Gigabyte Aorus 7 in engineering and design use primarily due to its higher-end CPU, significantly more RAM, and a more powerful GPU, all of which contribute to better performance in demanding tasks. Additionally, the Titan GT77’s superior screen quality with a higher resolution and better color reproduction makes it ideal for precision work, despite being less portable and having a higher operating noise than the Aorus 7.
Content Creation
7.6/10
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers satisfactory screen attributes for everyday tasks and engineering applications due to its decent resolution and brightness, which contribute to clear and vibrant visual output, though it may fall short for gaming and 3D purposes because of its lower refresh rate. The MSI Titan GT77, with its superior panel resolution and high brightness levels, delivers exceptional clarity and detail, making it ideal for both general use and the demanding color accuracy needs of engineering and design. However, similar to the Aorus 7, its gaming and 3D abilities are limited by a refresh rate that doesn't meet the standards required for the smoothest visual experience in fast-paced games or 3D modeling environments.
Portability
Fair
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$5,430
$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 Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
"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 Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 7 or the MSI Titan GT77
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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