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Updated January 12, 2024·
To decide between the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, consider how you plan to use the laptop. The ASUS Vivobook 15X is a more budget-friendly option that still offers solid performance for everyday tasks such as web browsing, video streaming, and office work. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo generally costs more because it caters to professionals and creatives, offering powerful components suitable for demanding software in areas like 3D, machine learning, and video editing. The MSI also typically has a higher build quality and a stronger focus on portability, with lightweight design and longer battery life, but it comes at a premium price. If your work requires advanced graphics and performance, and you need a laptop that is portable with longer battery life, investing in the MSI could be worthwhile. If you're looking for value and your needs are centered around general use, the ASUS Vivobook 15X can save you money without significant compromises on performance for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
- The ASUS Vivobook 15X has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo.
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
7.1
8.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo outshines the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use because it has a significantly more powerful CPU and greater RAM, contributing to faster and smoother performance, alongside a superior OLED screen with a higher resolution, providing better image clarity and color accuracy. Moreover, the MSI has a larger and longer-lasting battery, enhancing its portability despite a slightly bigger screen, while the ASUS, with lesser processing capabilities and a lower quality IPS screen, compromises on performance and display for a more budget-friendly option.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.7
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 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.3
8.4
5.6/10
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 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers modest specifications, with less RAM, a less powerful integrated GPU, and a lower-resolution IPS screen, which may limit performance in complex engineering and design tasks compared to the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, which has a higher-resolution OLED display, significantly more RAM, a dedicated GPU, and a larger battery, enhancing its capability to handle intensive tasks but at the expense of being less portable and potentially more expensive. Although both laptops offer decent build and keyboard quality, the MSI's superior screen and processing power make it more suitable for demanding engineering and design workloads, where color accuracy and processing performance are crucial.
Content Creation
7.1
8.6
5.6/10
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 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
8.5
5.6/10
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 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
8.4
15.6in
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 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X's display meets the basic needs for general use with its resolution and brightness but does not excel in color accuracy, which is important for engineering and design tasks, and its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo boasts a higher-resolution screen with impressive color coverage that benefits professional design work but, like the Vivobook, falls short for gaming and 3D due to a less-than-ideal refresh rate. For typical daily activities, both laptops are capable, but for specialized tasks like detailed design work and high-speed gaming, the Prestige is better suited for design, and neither is optimal for gaming and 3D endeavors.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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.
Cost
$525
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS Vivobook 15X both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 15X | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$525 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 15X
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Monica Chin | May 2023
"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."
MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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