If you prioritize portability and are looking for a lighter laptop with good battery life, the ASUS Zenbook S 13 is a solid choice, especially considering its high-quality OLED display suited for general use. On the other hand, for high performance in 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, the MSI Vector GP76, which features a powerful Nvidia graphics card and a high-refresh rate screen, will be a better fit, albeit at the cost of lower battery life and heavier weight which affects its portability. The ASUS might save you a little money compared to the MSI, but the MSI's additional power makes it suitable for more demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Best in class portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for general use, though the ASUS Zenbook S 13 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers excellent portability and battery life, making it ideal for mobility without frequent charging, and its OLED screen provides superior screen quality for general use. In contrast, while the MSI Vector GP76 delivers similar level of performance in terms of CPU and RAM, it's less portable due to its larger size and shorter battery life, but it compensates with a high-refresh-rate screen and superior heat management, which may appeal to those who need a more robust system for heavier tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
8.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook S 13 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
8.2/10
8.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Vector GP76 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 excels in engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED screen, offering exceptional color accuracy and contrast, complemented by a powerful CPU and integrated graphics suitable for less demanding design tasks.
Software Development
8.3/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for software development, while the MSI Vector GP76 is good.
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
8.1/10
7.9/10
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the MSI Vector GP76 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers higher resolution and brightness, making it excellent for daily activities like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design tasks, this laptop's superior color gamut coverage ensures more accurate color representation, crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of the Zenbook limits the smoothness and responsiveness, while the MSI Vector GP76, despite its good general-use features, does not excel in either high refresh rates or color accuracy, making it less ideal for specialized engineering, design, or gaming needs.
Battery
11.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
Best in Class
Poor
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for content creation.
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.
Build Quality
7.6/10
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to have very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 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 ASUS Zenbook S 13 and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."
"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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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