The ASUS Vivobook 15 is less expensive and more suitable for general use with decent battery life, making it quite portable. However, the MSI Raider GE66, while pricier, offers significant upgrades in performance, better suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It has a more powerful processor, superior graphics card, and more RAM for demanding software, but these features make it heavier and less portable. If you prioritize high-end performance and can manage a heavier laptop, the MSI Raider is your choice; otherwise, for everyday tasks and easier carrying, the Vivobook offers value and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
Very good for general use
Very good 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
6.5/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE66 outshines the ASUS Vivobook 15 in general use due to its superior main processor and RAM, which lead to better performance, along with a higher-quality screen that is likely to provide a more enjoyable visual experience. While the Vivobook 15 is lighter and easier to carry, making it more portable, the Raider GE66's significant advantages in CPU performance, memory capacity, and screen quality make it better suited for demanding tasks, though it comes at the expense of greater weight and potentially shorter battery life given its high-end components.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
8.5/10
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 GE66 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The MSI Raider GE66 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics unit which is significantly more powerful than the ASUS Vivobook 15's integrated Intel UHD graphics. Combined with a high-refresh screen, the MSI offers a more fluid and visually impressive experience compared to the ASUS' standard display, making it very good for such demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
8.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE66 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 15 for engineering and design tasks due to its more powerful CPU, superior GPU, and higher quality display, which contribute to significantly better performance when handling complex computations and visualizations. While the Vivobook is lighter and thus more portable, its lower screen resolution and less powerful hardware make it better suited for less demanding tasks, whereas the Raider GE66, though heavier, provides a more robust suite of features conducive to intensive work, but at the cost of reduced portability and potentially higher operating noise.
Content Creation
6.4/10
8.3/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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
6.5/10
8.0/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 15 offers adequate resolution and brightness, making it satisfactory for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. The MSI Raider GE66, with its superior resolution, surpasses in clarity and visual comfort for activities like reading and video watching, making it preferable for users who prioritize high-quality image and video display. For engineering and design, the MSI's higher coverage of color gamuts ensures more precise color accuracy, which is crucial for professional work in graphic design and visualization, whereas the ASUS may fall short for color-sensitive tasks; but for 3D and gaming, the MSI's refresh rate doesn't meet the high standards often required for smooth motion rendering, a disadvantage it shares with the ASUS, both potentially leading to less fluid visual experiences in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE66 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$530
$2,499
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
"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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