Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the MSI Titan GT77 largely comes down to your budget and computing needs. The Vivobook, being significantly more affordable, offers solid performance for everyday tasks and lighter gaming with its mid-range specs. It's also lighter and more portable. On the other hand, the Titan packs top-tier hardware suitable for the most demanding applications, including heavy gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. However, it's quite heavy and more of a desktop replacement than a travel-friendly device. The higher price also reflects its premium performance capabilities. Consider the Vivobook if cost and portability are priorities, or the Titan if you need exceptional power and are less concerned about price and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Excellent for software development
Excellent for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 stands out for very good general use thanks to its superior CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality Mini LED screen, but it is less portable and has lower battery life due to its larger size and more powerful components. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 16X also provides a satisfactory general-use experience with a decent CPU and RAM, but favors better battery life and portability while having a lower-resolution IPS screen.
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
10.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is equipped with a capable Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and has a decent screen refresh rate of 120Hz, making it a good choice for gaming and 3D applications. However, the MSI Titan GT77 surpasses it with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and an even higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which places it at an advantage for the best gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
10.0/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 stands out for engineering and design due to its top-tier Intel i9 processor, a whopping 64GB RAM, and a superior Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, paired with an outstanding Mini LED screen which offers incredibly high resolution and brightness. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook 16X, while offering a capable Intel i7 processor, 16GB RAM, and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, has a lower-resolution IPS screen, balancing a more portable design with less processing power and screen quality.
Content Creation
7.7/10
9.1/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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.
Software Development
7.4/10
9.1/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
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
7.3/10
9.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 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 offers a balance between resolution and brightness suitable for daily tasks and engineering work, but its lower refresh rate is not ideal for 3D applications where smooth motion is critical. The MSI Titan GT77, with its superior color accuracy and range, elevates the visual experience for precise design and engineering work, while its general usage benefits from excellent resolution and brightness. However, like the Vivobook, the Titan's lower refresh rate does not cater to the optimal gaming or 3D modeling experience, where high refresh rates are necessary to achieve fluid, lag-free visuals.
Portability
Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$5,430
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
"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 Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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