The ASUS Vivobook 16X provides solid performance with more recent CPU and GPU, making it better for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming and it's lighter and cheaper, ideal for general use and portability. However, the MSI GP66 Leopard, although a bit more expensive and heavier, has robust build quality, heat management, and a higher-quality keyboard, which could be preferable for intensive tasks and gaming, despite an older CPU and GPU. Consider the Vivobook for everyday and on-the-go use with occasional intensive tasks, while the MSI fits better for dedicated gaming or demanding work despite lower portability. Both have similar battery life and storage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Very good for engineering and design
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.5/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the MSI GP66 Leopard for content creation, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and MSI GP66 Leopard both have panels with solid resolution and brightness conducive to general use activities like browsing and video streaming, offering clarity and comfort for typical tasks. They both cover a wider range of color gamuts, which benefits professionals in engineering and design by providing more accurate color representation, crucial for precision work. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which is less than ideal for gaming and 3D tasks that demand smoother motion and faster on-screen action.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.0/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the MSI GP66 Leopard costs $1,400.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
7.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers a solid gaming and 3D performance with its newer Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a respectable 120Hz refresh rate, alongside a quality IPS display. In contrast, the MSI GP66 Leopard brings more powerful gaming chops with a higher-end Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a faster 144Hz screen refresh rate, despite having an older generation CPU, reflecting in its gaming-optimized hardware choices.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 16X to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X stands out for engineering and design due to its newer, high-performing CPU, top-tier screen quality with a higher resolution and color accuracy, and a GPU that supports advanced features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS. In contrast, while the MSI GP66 Leopard packs a powerful GPU, it has an older CPU, less color accurate display, and lacks certain GPU features present in the Vivobook 16X, making it slightly less optimal for the most demanding engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for content creation.
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
7.4/10
7.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI GP66 Leopard has 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the MSI GP66 Leopard compare to other laptops
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
"The MSI GP66 Leopard is a good budget high-performance gamer. The MSI also does a lot right outside of the pure performance despite it's low price. For example, the adaptive cooling system really surprised us positively, even in Extreme Performance Mode. And the display is not a budget panel either, but at least outshines the competition in terms of brightness. Of course, you also have to accept a few compromises in this price category. These include the Leopard's poor battery runtimes and the less than optimal build quality, which is also noticeable in the more complicated maintenance."
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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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