When choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, consider that the ASUS often offers good value for everyday tasks and casual gaming but may be bulkier and have shorter battery life. The MSI, while more expensive, is built for portability and longer battery life, making it ideal for professionals on the move who need performance for productivity software. It might not handle intensive gaming or 3D tasks as well but excels in business or creative environments where lightweight and long-lasting use is more important. Choose based on where you'll use it most and what tasks are a priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers decent performance and satisfactory screen quality but falls short on battery life and portability, making it less convenient for on-the-go use. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo provides excellent CPU performance, high-quality RAM, and greater screen clarity, along with superior battery life and easier portability, aligning nicely with the needs of mobile users who require a dependable laptop for varied tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with a stronger GPU and higher screen refresh rate, outshines the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for gaming and 3D applications, providing smoother visuals and better overall performance. However, the MSI, while less suited for high-end graphics due to a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, benefits from a higher-quality screen and capable CPU, making it a fine choice for less demanding gaming and 3D tasks, with the added advantage of better portability.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.0/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo typically offers a higher-quality CPU and GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering software, along with a better screen and more RAM for smoother multitasking and sharper visuals, which is essential for detailed design work. While the ASUS Vivobook 15X may be more affordable and still suitable for lighter tasks, it compromises on the above key features but benefits from being more portable and quieter, with a comfortable keyboard and decent speakers for everyday use.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.1/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is good.
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
7.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo provides a very good screen thanks to its high resolution and brightness, resulting in sharp text and vibrant images. Engineering and design professionals prefer the MSI due to its wider color gamut, ensuring more accurate color representation for detailed work. However, both the ASUS Vivobook 15X and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo have screens with lower refresh rates, making them less ideal for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion quality is crucial.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$1,280
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
"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."
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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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