The ASUS ROG Flow X16 generally offers exceptional performance, a high-quality display, and flexibility as a gaming device that can also tackle demanding software tasks. It's a versatile option that can flip between tablet and laptop, suitable for entertainment and productivity. However, this versatility and power come with increased weight and typically shorter battery life, making it less ideal for those who need to travel light and work long hours away from power sources.
On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 is designed with portability and professional work in mind, often featuring a robust build with a focus on color-accurate displays for creative work. It's lighter and tends to offer better battery performance, making it more suitable for on-the-go use. Unfortunately, the slim design can mean less space for cooling, potentially impacting sustained performance during intensive tasks as compared to the ASUS.
When choosing between these laptops, consider your priority: if high performance and gaming are key, the ASUS is preferable, but for portability and professional tasks, the MSI Prestige 14 may be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.2/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a superior gaming and 3D experience thanks to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, enhancing smooth visuals in fast-paced gaming scenarios. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 only equips an integrated Intel i5-1240P Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which limits its gaming and 3D graphics performance, making it less suitable for intensive gaming tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.1/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Prestige 14 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.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out with its sharper resolution and higher brightness, providing clear and vivid visuals, while the MSI Prestige 14, though slightly less impressive in these aspects, still offers a good quality display for everyday tasks. Engineering and design professionals would appreciate the ASUS's wider color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color representation, a feature the MSI Prestige 14 also supports albeit to a lesser extent. However, for 3D and gaming, the ASUS's lower refresh rate may lead to less smooth visuals compared to laptops designed specifically for these demands, a limitation the MSI Prestige 14 also shares, making neither ideal for high-frame-rate gaming or fast-paced 3D rendering.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,040
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is well-suited for general use with a strong CPU, ample RAM, and excellent screen quality, yet it is less portable and has shorter battery life than the MSI Prestige 14, which also offers good performance and screen quality but excels in portability and battery life.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the MSI Prestige 14 compare to other laptops
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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