If you value performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering simulations, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, with its high-resolution OLED screen and enhanced processing capacity, is a better choice despite its higher cost. However, it has a lower refresh rate which may not be ideal for gaming. On the other hand, the Gigabyte G5 offers a decent performance with a high-refresh-rate screen favorable for gaming and general use at a more affordable price, but it has a lower resolution and smaller screen size. The MSI also boasts a longer battery life, making it more suitable for prolonged use on the go, and it is lighter, thus more portable. Conversely, the Gigabyte G5 offers more ports for connectivity but is heavier, which might reduce its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is considered very good for general use because it has a superior main processor, more RAM, and a higher quality OLED screen, all of which contribute to better performance and display quality than the Gigabyte G5, which has a fair rating for general use. Additionally, the MSI Prestige is more portable due to its lighter weight and has a significantly longer battery life, enhancing its usability for on-the-go tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
6.7/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
7.6/10
8.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The Gigabyte G5, equipped with mid-range components like an Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, provides adequate power for engineering and design but may not handle the most demanding tasks as efficiently. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo boasts a higher-tier Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, significantly more RAM, and an Intel Arc GPU which, coupled with a high-resolution OLED screen, offers superior performance for intensive engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 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
8.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very 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
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 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 Gigabyte G5's screen may lack the high resolution and brightness desired for general use, and while sufficient, it doesn't offer the wide color gamut necessary for precision in engineering and design work. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo's display delivers crisp and vibrant visuals for superior experience in general tasks and professional design with its excellent resolution and color accuracy. Both fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates which are integral for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
3.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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.
Cost
$868
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,399.
"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."
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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