The ASUS Vivobook 14 is more affordable and portable, making it suitable for general use with decent performance for everyday tasks. The MSI GE66 Raider, however, is a high-end laptop with a powerful processor and graphics card, offering superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and intensive engineering applications. It also has a larger, higher resolution screen, but it is heavier and has a lower battery life, which makes it less portable than the Vivobook. If portability and cost are your main concerns, the Vivobook is the way to go, but if you need top performance for demanding tasks, the MSI is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is fair for general use due to its mid-range CPU, adequate RAM, and a decent screen quality, but it's lighter and has better portability, with reasonable battery life for daily tasks. In contrast, the MSI GE66 Raider offers superior performance with its high-end CPU and RAM, along with a premium screen, but it's heavier and less portable, and while it has impressive specs for intensive tasks, its battery life is shorter, which may be a concern for users needing to work on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is equipped with an integrated GPU and a standard 60Hz screen, which provide a fair gaming experience, suitable for casual play. In contrast, the MSI GE66 Raider houses a top-tier dedicated GPU and a high-refresh-rate 120Hz screen, offering a premium gaming and 3D experience for more demanding users and enthusiast gamers.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
9.1/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, with modest CPU and GPU capabilities, is suitable for lighter engineering and design tasks, while the MSI GE66 Raider, featuring a higher-end CPU and top-tier GPU, is tailored for the most demanding engineering and design applications, providing superior performance. Despite being heavier and less portable than the VivoBook, the GE66 Raider also offers a higher quality display for detailed work, more RAM for complex multitasking, and additional features like ray tracing support, which are crucial for advanced engineering simulations and professional design workflows.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.4/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 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
6.8/10
8.4/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 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
6.3/10
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 14's screen offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and office applications but may lack the vibrant color range needed for precise engineering or design work. The MSI GE66 Raider boasts a higher resolution, superior brightness, and better color accuracy, making it well-suited for detail-oriented engineering and creative design roles. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops' screens fall short in achieving high refresh rates, which are critical for smooth visuals and a more immersive experience.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
$3,199
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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