If you prioritize a more budget-friendly option, the ASUS Vivobook 16X is less expensive while still offering solid performance for general use and engineering tasks, with a longer battery life and lighter weight for better portability. However, if superior screen quality, higher-performance hardware for 3D work and gaming, and a more premium build are important and you don't mind spending more, the MSI Raider GE67Hx is the better choice, though it comes at the cost of reduced battery life and increased weight. Both devices support intensive gaming and come equipped with backlit keyboards and Windows 11 but differ in their price points and screen refresh rates, with the MSI having a higher refresh rate suitable for fast-paced gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
8.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
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 16X is good.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx delivers very good gaming and 3D performance primarily because it has a high-refresh-rate screen and a Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, which is more capable for intensive gaming than the Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU in the ASUS Vivobook 16X; additionally, the MSI's screen refresh rate is double that of the Vivobook's, which translates to smoother visuals in fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
9.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X likely has clear and crisp imagery suitable for daily tasks and detailed engineering work, due to its resolution and color accuracy, but it may lack a fast refresh rate which is vital for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. The MSI Raider GE67Hx, with its superior resolution and color gamut support, offers a vibrant and precise display ideal for creative professionals who focus on color-critical tasks. However, despite its exemplary visual fidelity for most tasks, its lower refresh rate means gaming and fast-paced 3D rendering won't be as fluid compared to models designed with higher refresh rates.
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 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 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
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X boasts a solid processor and ample RAM for efficient multitasking, with a decent screen quality and a portability that's suitable for on-the-go use while providing reasonable battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx, on the other hand, features a high-resolution OLED display and superior heat management, targeting users needing more intense graphical processing power, but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for frequent mobility. Both laptops offer good storage, keyboard and speaker quality, keeping operating noise under control, which makes them good candidates for general use.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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."
"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."
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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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