If you need a laptop for general use with good battery life and portability, the ASUS Vivobook 15X is a more affordable option. However, if you're looking for higher performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, with its more powerful CPU, GPU, and larger RAM, is more suitable, albeit at a higher price point. The MSI also has a better display for color-sensitive work, but this comes at the cost of reduced battery life and increased weight, which impacts portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with its lower RAM and less powerful CPU, offers adequate performance for everyday tasks but may struggle with more demanding applications, while its good portability and longer battery life make it a solid choice for on-the-go usage. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, with double the RAM, a significantly more potent CPU, and a superior screen, delivers a higher level of performance suitable for more intensive tasks, but this comes at the cost of decreased portability due to its heavier weight and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.7/10
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 GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X provides a fair gaming and 3D experience as its integrated AMD graphics and standard screen refresh rate are suitable for moderate-level tasks. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE67Hx excels with its high-end Nvidia graphics and a much higher screen refresh rate, making it better for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with a mid-range AMD Ryzen CPU, integrated Vega graphics, and a standard IPS 1080p display, provides fair performance for engineering and design, albeit with moderate power compared to high-end competitors. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE67Hx boasts a higher-end Intel CPU, powerful Nvidia RTX graphics, and a superior OLED display with a higher resolution and color accuracy, delivering very good capabilities for demanding tasks such as engineering simulations and detailed design work.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
9.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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 Asus Vivobook provides adequate resolution and brightness, but it falls short in color vibrancy and crispness compared to the MSI Raider, which offers a high-resolution, bright display that makes it excellent for everyday tasks and multimedia consumption. In tasks like engineering and design, accurate color representation is crucial, and the MSI Raider stands out with its wider color gamut encompassing more of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, ensuring more precise color work compared to the more limited color range of the Asus Vivobook. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the MSI Raider's downfall is its lower refresh rate, despite its high resolution and quality panel, making it less suitable for fast-paced visual content which relies heavily on fluid motion, a scenario where higher refresh rate displays are advantageous.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
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 GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
"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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 15X or the MSI Raider GE67Hx
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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