When deciding between the Asus VivoBook 15X and the MSI Titan 18 HX, consider that the Asus is more affordable and sufficiently capable for everyday tasks, with decent portability and battery life; on the other hand, if your work involves gaming, 3D rendering, or other resource-intensive applications, the MSI boasts superior performance and larger screen real estate but comes with a higher price tag and is much heavier, making it less convenient for frequent travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Excellent for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers a balance between price and performance with a capable CPU and sufficient RAM for day-to-day tasks, along with a decent screen and battery life, making it suitable for general use while being relatively portable. In contrast, the MSI Titan 18 HX boasts a more powerful CPU and more RAM which enhances performance for demanding applications, but its larger size and potentially shorter battery life due to high performance parts make it less portable, though its higher screen quality and larger storage capacity are advantageous for intensive tasks and multimedia enjoyment.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
9.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers modest performance with an adequate GPU for casual gaming and 3D applications, whereas the MSI Titan 18 HX includes a top-tier GPU and a high screen refresh rate that provides a smoother and more immersive experience for intensive gaming and 3D tasks. While both laptops have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the enhanced graphical capabilities and superior refresh rate of the MSI Titan make it a more suitable choice for those prioritizing gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
9.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, while adequate for engineering and design tasks, may offer lower performance due to less powerful CPU, RAM, and GPU compared to the MSI Titan 18 HX, which excels with top-tier components conducive to demanding applications and better screen quality for precision work. However, the MSI Titan 18 HX is less portable due to its size and weight, and both laptops have decent keyboards and speakers, though the MSI might be noisier under heavy loads due to its more powerful hardware.
Content Creation
7.1/10
9.0/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent 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
8.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
9.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When focusing on general use, the MSI Titan 18 HX, with its superior panel type, higher resolution, and greater brightness, delivers a more vivid and detailed visual experience compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X. For engineering and design, the MSI's outstanding color gamut coverage ensures accurate color representation, which is crucial for precision work, thus outperforming the Vivobook 15X's fair screen. However, for 3D and gaming where high refresh rates are essential, both laptops fall short, with neither offering the smoothness required by fast-paced visuals despite the MSI having better resolution and panel type.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 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
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
$4,800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the MSI Titan 18 HX costs $4,800.
"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."
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 15X or the MSI Titan 18 HX
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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