If you prioritize performance for intensive tasks such as engineering and gaming, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers better processing and graphics abilities and a larger battery, but it comes at a higher price and has a heavier build which affects portability. On the other hand, the MSI GF65 Thin is more budget-friendly, lighter, and hence easier to carry around, but it has lower performance capabilities and a shorter battery life which might not be suitable for demanding applications or long-duration usage without charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GF65 Thin
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for general use, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition provides a more robust performance with a higher-tier CPU and more RAM, contributing to smoother operation for general use, and its screen offers better color coverage and brightness, enhancing visual experiences. However, the MSI GF65 Thin is lighter and thus more portable, but its smaller battery capacity and lower screen quality might not cater to those needing long-lasting, high-quality screen time.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF65 Thin 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
8.0/10
6.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is superior for engineering and design work due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, higher RAM capacity, and advanced AMD RX 6800M GPU, along with a higher quality screen for color accuracy, while the MSI GF65 Thin's more moderate Intel i5 CPU, lower RAM, and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU with a less accurate screen make it a good but less capable choice for the same tasks. The ASUS also offers better contrast and sRGB color space coverage, which benefits design applications, though it is less portable and potentially noisier under load compared to the lighter and quieter MSI GF65 Thin, which may still be sufficient for less demanding engineering tasks.
Content Creation
7.7/10
6.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for content creation, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
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
7.3/10
6.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for software development, while the MSI GF65 Thin 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
7.9/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the MSI GF65 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a bright display and high resolution which provide clear and vibrant visuals for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, along with a wide color gamut ensuring accurate colors for design work. However, its lower refresh rate may not deliver the smooth visuals gamers and 3D artists look for. The MSI GF65 Thin provides acceptable brightness and resolution for daily use and precision in design but falls short in both color range and refresh rate, making it less ideal for gaming and content creation that relies on swift motion and color accuracy.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI GF65 Thin has 4.5 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
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI GF65 Thin has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has good build quality, while the MSI GF65 Thin has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the MSI GF65 Thin costs $1,100.
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
"The MSI GF65 Thin offers a GeForce RTX 3060 on a budget. The MSI GF65 is a relatively inexpensive RTX 3060 laptop and, perhaps not coincidentally, it also comes with a slower-than-average RTX 3060 GPU. Other laptops we've tested thus far with the same GPU are about 10 to 15 percent faster. CPU performance is also slightly slower than average unless if users decide to enable Cooler Boost mode. Colors, black-white response times, Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort are either average or completely omitted. Gamers who want to maximize performance-per-dollar without sacrificing RAM or SSD upgradeability will find the lightweight MSI GF65 attractive."
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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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