If budget is a primary concern, the Gigabyte G5 offers respectable performance for general use and casual gaming at a more affordable price, but it will likely have shorter battery life and less power for demanding tasks. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, on the other hand, is pricier but excels in high-end creative work, 3D rendering, and machine learning, thanks to its superior hardware, and it's more portable. If top-tier performance for professional creative applications or intensive engineering software is crucial and budget is less of an issue, the MSI is the stronger choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The Gigabyte G5, well-suited for general tasks, offers a balance of performance from its CPU and enough RAM for multitasking, but compromises on portability and battery life. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with a higher screen quality and more powerful CPU, excels at demanding applications and provides a superior user experience, at the expense of being less portable and having a shorter battery life, which might not be ideal for on-the-go usage.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
8.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The Gigabyte G5 is suitable for gaming due to its capable GPU and high screen refresh rate, which ensures smoother visuals in fast-paced games. In comparison, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio offers a superior gaming experience with an even more powerful GPU and exceptional screen quality, although it might come at a higher price.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The Gigabyte G5 offers a solid CPU, ample RAM, and a competent GPU which is suitable for engineering tasks, however, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio surpasses it with a superior CPU, more RAM, a more powerful GPU, and a higher quality screen for more demanding design work. While the G5 is lighter and easier to carry, the Stealth's premium keyboard and quieter operation better accommodate intensive workflows, albeit at the expense of portability.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
8.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize vibrant displays and sharp images for tasks like document editing or web browsing, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio's higher resolution and brightness may serve you well. When engaging in engineering or design activities, color accuracy is crucial, and the MSI stands out with its wider color gamuts, providing more precise hues for professional workflows. However, for gaming or 3D applications that demand fluid motion, the Gigabyte G5's lower refresh rate could make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to other options specifically tailored for those needs with higher refresh rates.
Battery
3.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte G5 has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
$2,900
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
"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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