The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is generally less expensive and offers good performance for general use, 3D rendering, and engineering, with a great battery life and a high refresh rate display, suitable for intensive gaming. It's also quite portable for a gaming laptop. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76 has a larger screen, higher resolution, a more powerful processor and graphics card, which translates to excellent performance across general use, 3D work, and engineering tasks, but it's heavier, less portable, and has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS. The MSI also offers a larger storage capacity and more RAM, enhancing its multitasking and storage capabilities. Consider the ASUS if you want something more affordable with longer battery life for gaming and good all-around performance. If performance in demanding engineering, 3D tasks, or machine learning is a priority and you need more storage and RAM, the MSI may be worth the extra investment despite its greater weight and shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 offers superior gaming and 3D performance mainly due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which generally outperforms the AMD RX 6800M found in the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, and a higher screen refresh rate, ideal for fluid visuals in fast-paced games. While both laptops have quality IPS screens, the GP76's edge in refresh rate at 360Hz compared to the G15's 300Hz alongside its stronger GPU ensures smoother gameplay and better handling of 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
8.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Vector GP76 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the MSI Vector GP76 have displays that offer clear resolution and sufficient brightness, making text and images sharp and easy to view. Engineering and design professionals would also find the color accuracy of these laptops' screens suitable, as they cover a broad range of color gamuts, ensuring precise color representation for detailed work. However, gamers and 3D designers might find the refresh rate on these laptops lower than ideal, which can be a drawback for fast-paced games or smooth 3D rendering where fluid motion is key.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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
Fair
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, with its considerable battery capacity and good build and keyboard quality, offers significant longevity and comfort for general use, despite having less RAM and a smaller screen compared to the MSI. The MSI Vector GP76, on the other hand, excels with a larger, higher-quality screen and more RAM, which enhances multitasking capability and overall performance for general use, but it comes at the cost of a heavier build and shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
7.3/10
7.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 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 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to have very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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 ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
"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 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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