Choosing between the Gigabyte G5 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx primarily depends on your budget and performance needs. If you want a more affordable option that still offers solid gaming and general performance, the Gigabyte G5 with an RTX 4060 and a good battery life for its range could suffice. However, if you're seeking higher-end performance for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, equipped with an RTX 3070 Ti and a more powerful processor, is likely the better choice despite being heavier and more expensive. The MSI also boasts a larger, higher-resolution display and superior scores in keyboard quality, build, and thermal management, making it more suitable for intense gaming and professional workloads. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good portability
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx outperforms the Gigabyte G5 in general use due to its superior CPU and double the RAM, leading to smoother multitasking and overall performance. Additionally, the MSI has a higher resolution and brighter screen which improves visual experience, though it is less portable and has a longer battery life compared to the lighter, less powerful Gigabyte G5 with lower screen quality.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
8.7/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The Gigabyte G5 with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144 Hz is a capable choice for gaming and 3D applications, but the MSI Raider GE77Hx surpasses it with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, providing smoother visuals and potentially better gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
8.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx excels in engineering and design due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful GPU compared to the Gigabyte G5, which also offers quality components but at a more modest level suitable for less-demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Gigabyte G5 provides a display that is satisfactory in terms of clarity and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks, but it may not offer the crispness or vibrancy you'd enjoy with the MSI Raider GE77Hx, which excels in resolution and brightness, enhancing the viewing experience for both work and leisure activities. When it comes to engineering and design, the MSI's higher color accuracy and broader color range will greatly benefit professionals in need of precise color representation, whereas the Gigabyte's display, while adequate, may not meet the high standards required for professional color work. However, for 3D and gaming, the G5's lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for fast-paced visuals compared to laptops with higher refresh rates which provide smoother motion, although the MSI also falls short in this aspect due to its own limitations in refresh rate despite its other superior screen attributes.
Battery
3.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 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.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte G5 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte G5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$868
$2,140
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $2,140.
"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 Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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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