If you prioritize gaming or work with 3D and machine learning, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 with a more powerful processor and graphics card will better meet your needs. It also boasts a higher-resolution touchscreen with a faster refresh rate, which can be beneficial for creative or engineering tasks. However, it's heavier, which compromises portability. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 15 is lighter, making it more portable, and it offers longer battery life for general use. The Prestige 15 still performs well for general and engineering applications but with a less powerful processor and graphics card, and it doesn't have a touchscreen or as high-quality display. Consider the MSI if you value a more travel-friendly laptop with good battery life and your tasks are not as demanding on graphics performance. 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 15
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.3/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
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
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 outperforms in gaming and 3D due to its higher-end Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics and faster screen refresh rate, enhancing visuals and fluidity in movement. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 15, while still capable, offers a more modest Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU and a standard refresh rate, which can limit performance and smoothness in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 surpasses the MSI Prestige 15 in engineering and design use primarily due to its superior CPU, RAM, and GPU, with a high-resolution, high-refresh-rate touchscreen that enhances screen quality. While the MSI Prestige 15 offers decent engineering capabilities and lighter weight for better portability, its performance and screen are outmatched by the ASUS, which provides more power for demanding tasks despite being less portable and having a louder operating noise.
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 15 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
6.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 shines in general use and engineering tasks due to its high-resolution display that provides crisp and clear visuals along with bright colors. It excels for engineering and design because it covers a wide range of colors, essential for precision work. However, for Gaming and 3D, it falls short as it lacks a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth and responsive gameplay.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,044
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers superior screen quality with its higher resolution, brightness, and color coverage, better suited for creative tasks, but at the cost of less battery life than the MSI Prestige 15. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 15, while having a lower screen quality, provides a better balance of performance with its Intel CPU and Nvidia graphics for general use, along with longer battery life and greater portability due to its lighter weight.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.2/10
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 15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 15 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the MSI Prestige 15 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 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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