The ASUS Vivobook 15X is more budget-friendly and offers decent performance for general use. It's lighter, making it a more portable choice but has limited power for demanding tasks. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE66 costs more but provides top-tier performance for engineering, 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming, with more memory, storage, and a stronger GPU. It has a higher-quality display suited for fast-motion and color-critical work, but it's heavier, affecting portability, and it may not last as long on a single battery charge. Consider how you prioritize cost, performance needs, and mobility when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
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
7.1/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 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 15X is good.
The MSI Raider GE66 excels in general use due to its higher RAM, a more powerful CPU, and superior graphics, contributing to faster and smoother performance, along with a screen of better quality in terms of resolution and color accuracy; however, it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X, which offers decent performance with enough RAM and an adequate CPU for routine tasks, plus better portability and longer battery life, but falls short in screen quality and peak performance.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
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 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is less suitable for gaming and 3D applications as it has a lower refresh rate display and a less powerful integrated graphics processor compared to the MSI Raider GE66, which boasts a much higher screen refresh rate and a high-end dedicated graphics card, making it better suited for intense gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.9/10
5.6/10
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 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has lesser RAM, a less powerful CPU and GPU, and a lower resolution screen compared to the MSI Raider GE66, making it fair for engineering and design where these components are very important. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE66 offers a higher RAM capacity, a stronger CPU and GPU, and a superior screen quality which is why it's deemed very good for tasks that demand more computing power and greater visual detail. However, the Vivobook 15X is lighter and offers longer battery life, which might be preferable for users prioritizing portability and longer use away from power sources.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.3/10
5.6/10
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 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
8.0/10
5.6/10
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 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
8.4/10
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 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with its fair screen resolution and brightness, provides an adequate experience for general tasks and engineering applications, where high-resolution text and images are important, but may lack in color accuracy critical for some design work. The MSI Raider GE66 boasts superior screen resolution and color gamut coverage, offering sharp visuals and precise colors that benefit professional engineering and design work. However, despite their respective strengths, both the Vivobook and Raider GE66 have lower refresh rates that are less suited for the smooth visuals required in fast-paced gaming and 3D rendering tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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 15X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$525
$2,499
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
"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."
"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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