Given the price difference, consider that the Gigabyte G5 usually offers more raw power suitable for gaming or demanding tasks but may come with a shorter battery life and added bulk. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, typically more expensive, leans towards a balance of performance and portability with a focus on longer battery life, making it better for on-the-go professionals. The MSI might also have a more premium build quality but may not handle intensive tasks as well as the G5. Choose based on whether your priority is high performance or lightness and battery efficiency. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, with its superior CPU, RAM, higher screen quality, longer battery life, and lightweight design, excels for demanding tasks and on-the-go use, making it very good for general use. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5, while offering decent general performance, falls short due to its bulkier build and shorter battery life, ranking it as fair for general use, though it could still handle everyday tasks reasonably well.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
6.8/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 has a more powerful graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, despite its adequate CPU and good screen quality, falls short in providing the immersive and responsive experience that gamers and 3D professionals usually seek.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte G5 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
6.8/10
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is good for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 is only fair.
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
6.8/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a higher resolution and brighter display which enhances the visual experience for general tasks and detailed engineering work, plus it boasts superior color accuracy important for design applications. However, for Gaming and 3D, the Gigabyte G5, while having poorer overall screen quality, may provide a slightly more responsive experience due to a marginally better refresh rate even though it's not optimal for such uses. Neither laptop has a screen with the high refresh rates preferred for 3D applications, which is why they may not be ideal for gaming despite other attributes.
Battery
3.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 13 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte G5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$868
$1,280
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The Gigabyte G5, with a robust CPU, ample RAM, and a dedicated GPU, handles engineering software and multitasking effectively, while its high-quality screen displays precise visuals for design work. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, though less powerful in graphics, offers enhanced portability, a better keyboard, and quieter operation, making it suitable for engineers and designers valuing mobility and a more comfortable user experience.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Gigabyte G5 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 G5 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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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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