Choosing between the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the MSI Prestige 14, consider that the ASUS is designed for gaming with a powerful processor and high-end graphics, making it suitable for intensive tasks including 3D modeling and gaming, but it's heavier and bulkier. The MSI, on the other hand, is much lighter and more portable, ideal for everyday use and business applications, and it's less expensive. However, the MSI has a less powerful processor and integrated graphics, which might struggle with demanding software or games. If budget is a constraint and portability is priority, the MSI is a good choice, but if gaming or high-performance tasks are essential and budget allows, the ASUS would be the better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
Very good portability
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 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
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers superior performance for engineering and design with a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, ideal for demanding tasks, but it is heavier and bulkier than the MSI Prestige 14, which provides good CPU performance with Intel i5 and integrated graphics, suiting less intensive engineering tasks with better portability and a lighter build.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
When considering the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 for general use, the laptop's resolution and brightness offer clear and vivid visuals, which are also beneficial for detailed engineering and design work where color accuracy and range are key. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where a high refresh rate is crucial to ensure smooth motion, the ASUS falls short, compromising the experience. The MSI Prestige 14 also offers satisfactory resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient color coverage for professional creative work but lacks the high refresh rate desired by gamers and those working with fast-moving 3D graphics.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,059
$1,040
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is well suited for general use with its robust AMD Ryzen 7 processor and ample RAM, paired with a high-performance Nvidia RTX GPU and a display that offers a good balance of size and quality; however, it is heavier and has less portability compared to the MSI Prestige 14, which stands out for its lightweight design and high-quality IPS screen, backed by an Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, making it highly portable and ideal for everyday tasks with sufficient battery life for moderate usage. Each laptop's storage capacity, keyboard, speakers, and thermal performance are adequate for general use, but secondary to their core specifications and portability.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be 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.
Software Development
7.6/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have 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 TUF Gaming A15 and the MSI Prestige 14 compare to other laptops
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"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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