If you require a laptop that balances price with good performance for general use, the Gigabyte G5 offers a cost-effective choice with a solid build and graphics capabilities suitable for gaming. However, keep in mind its limited battery life and moderate portability. On the other hand, if your tasks involve more intensive engineering work, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the MSI Vector GP76, while more expensive, provides superior performance, a larger screen, and improved battery life, but it's less portable due to its larger size and weight. Both laptops have gaming-friendly features, with the MSI having a higher refresh rate display for fast-paced action. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good portability
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
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
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 offers a significantly more powerful CPU for faster processing, greater RAM for smoother multitasking, and better screen quality, hence its suitability for general use. In comparison, the Gigabyte G5, while fair for general use, has lesser storage and RAM, a less powerful CPU, and a lower-quality screen, but it is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller screen.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
8.4/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 offers a higher screen refresh rate and a more powerful GPU than the Gigabyte G5, providing smoother visuals and higher performance in games and 3D applications. Although both have quality IPS displays, the Vector GP76's CPU is also a step up, complementing its superior gaming and 3D rendering capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
8.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 offers more RAM, a higher-end CPU, and an extremely powerful GPU than the Gigabyte G5, which translates into better performance for demanding engineering and design tasks. While both have quality IPS displays, the Gigabyte G5 is lighter and more portable; however, the MSI's larger screen and superior hardware make it more suitable for intensive applications despite being less portable and possibly louder due to its high-performance components.
Content Creation
7.2/10
8.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Vector GP76 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
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 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 MSI Vector GP76's high resolution and panel type with superior brightness provide clearer and more vibrant visuals compared to the Gigabyte G5, which has an adequate display but doesn't excel in these areas. In engineering and design tasks, the MSI's better coverage of professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB ensures accurate color reproduction, important for detailed work, while the Gigabyte G5 falls short in this aspect. When it comes to Gaming and 3D, the lower refresh rates of both the Gigabyte G5 and MSI Vector GP76's screens limit fluidity and responsiveness, which are critical for fast-paced visuals, despite their resolutions and panel types being reasonably adequate.
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 Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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
$1,760
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
"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 Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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