Choose the ASUS Vivobook 15X if affordability, decent performance for general use, and light weight are your priorities. It's less suitable for heavy tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning but offers a good balance for everyday tasks and is easier to carry around due to its lower weight. On the other hand, the MSI Creator Z16P is the better option for more demanding engineering applications, offering a more powerful processor, a high-end graphics card, and a premium build quality. However, it is significantly more expensive and a bit heavier, which could affect its portability. The MSI's better screen features like higher resolution and touch capability also make it more suitable for creative professionals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the MSI Creator Z16P is somewhat better.
The MSI Creator Z16P outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use with stronger CPU performance, double the RAM which makes multitasking smoother, a higher-resolution and brighter screen with better color coverage for a superior visual experience, and a backlit keyboard with better perceived quality. However, the Vivobook 15X is lighter, easier to carry, and has a longer battery life, making it a more portable option despite its lower performance and screen quality compared to the MSI Creator Z16P.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is equipped with an integrated Vega 7 GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, which allows fair gaming and 3D capabilities, while the MSI Creator Z16P's superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a much higher 165Hz refresh rate screen place it in the 'good' category for these tasks. Additionally, the MSI has a higher resolution screen, enhancing overall screen quality, and a more powerful CPU, making it more suitable for intensive applications, but it may be less portable due to its greater weight.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator Z16P is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X provides fair performance for engineering and design with its mid-range AMD processor, integrated graphics, standard full HD screen, and 8 GB of RAM, making it lighter and more portable but less powerful for demanding tasks. In contrast, the MSI Creator Z16P excels with a top-tier Intel processor, high-end dedicated graphics, a sharper and brighter screen with higher color accuracy, and double the RAM, which substantially increases its capability for intensive engineering and design work, at the expense of being heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator Z16P and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for content creation, though the MSI Creator Z16P is somewhat better.
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
6.9/10
7.6/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
6.2/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
In general use, the Vivobook's screen offers adequate clarity, brightness and color for tasks like browsing and video streaming, while the MSI Creator Z16P's higher resolution and superior brightness make for a more vibrant and sharp display. For engineering and design, the MSI excels due to its wide color gamuts, ensuring precise color accuracy for professional work, whereas the Vivobook may lack in representing the full spectrum of colors accurately. When it comes to 3D use and gaming, both laptops have screens that don’t refresh as quickly as gaming-dedicated models, making them less optimal for fast-paced visuals despite the MSI's slightly better resolution and panel quality.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P has 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and MSI Creator Z16P both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook 15X has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$525
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
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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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