The ASUS Vivobook 14 is a budget-friendly option offering decent performance for everyday tasks with its i5 processor and integrated graphics, but it has less storage and memory compared to the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo. The Prestige, being pricier, provides higher specs suitable for more intensive tasks like 3D graphics, machine learning, and engineering software, thanks to its more powerful processor and discrete graphics. It also has a superior display quality with its OLED screen. If portability is crucial, the Vivobook is lighter, but for demanding applications and a better display, the Prestige is worth the investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 14 in general use because it has a much more powerful processor, significantly more RAM, and a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, making it better suited for tasks that demand greater computational power and visual detail. However, despite its heavier weight and slightly larger dimensions, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo also offers longer battery life and is equipped with more high-speed ports, which comes with a higher price tag compared to the more compact and affordable ASUS Vivobook 14.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a fair performance for gaming and 3D tasks due to its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which are not as powerful as discrete graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate. In contrast, the higher-end MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers better performance with its discrete Intel Arc graphics and a superior OLED screen with higher resolution, although it also has the same 60Hz refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.4/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.6/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
8.5/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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 offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but its color range is limited, making it less ideal for color-sensitive engineering and design work. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo boasts a higher resolution and better color accuracy through wider color gamuts, which is essential for detailed and precise engineering and design projects. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which is not optimal for fluid motion in Gaming and 3D applications, where screens with higher refresh rates are preferred to avoid lag and provide smoother visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$421
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,399.
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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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