If you prioritize battery life and portability due to frequent travel or the need to work away from power outlets, and require a laptop for general use like web browsing, office applications, and streaming, the ASUS Vivobook 14 will serve you nicely as it's lighter and offers good battery life. However, if your work involves intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming and you require high performance and a superior screen for color accuracy and refresh rate, the MSI Raider GE67Hx would be a much better fit despite its higher price and lower battery life; keep in mind, it's also heavier, making it less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 offers moderate performance and lighter portability with a fairly standard screen and battery life, suitable for basic tasks; the MSI Raider GE67Hx, by contrast, boasts a higher-quality screen, a more powerful processor, and more RAM for demanding applications, but is heavier and has shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a 60Hz refresh rate, which while adequate for casual gaming, does not match the higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and 240Hz refresh rate found in the MSI Raider GE67Hx, both of which are pivotal for playing games at high frame rates and handling complex 3D tasks more effectively. Additionally, while both laptops have decent CPUs and screen quality, the superior processing power of the MSI Raider GE67Hx alongside its higher screen resolution and refresh rate make it a more suitable choice for intensive gaming and 3D workloads.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.9/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx excels in engineering and design with its high-end CPU and GPU, double the RAM of the ASUS Vivobook 14, and superior screen quality including higher resolution and OLED technology. While the Vivobook 14 offers better portability due to being lighter and thinner, the MSI Raider boasts a more powerful performance suited for intensive tasks and better display for detailed work, though it comes at the cost of decreased portability and potentially higher operating noise.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.3/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.9/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is 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
9.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 14 has a screen that offers adequate resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing but may lack the more vivid display qualities premium models offer. The MSI Raider GE67Hx's screen, with its higher resolution and brightness, provides a crisp and vibrant display that enhances user experience significantly, especially for viewing high-definition content. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop's screen excels due to lower refresh rates, which results in less fluid motion and might not match the requirements of fast-paced games or smoothly render 3D animations.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
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 Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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