The ASUS Vivobook 17 is significantly less expensive and offers decent performance for everyday tasks with a larger screen size, making it suitable for general use and light productivity tasks. Its battery life and portability are fairly average, so it may not be the best choice for those who need to work on the go. On the other hand, the MSI Creator Z16P, while more expensive, is a powerhouse suited for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering, with its high-end processor and advanced graphics. It also has a better build quality and superior screen resolution with touch capability, ideal for creative professionals who require color accuracy and detail. However, its battery life is shorter, and it's slightly heavier, which might affect its portability for those frequently on the move. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the MSI Creator Z16P is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 17, with modest CPU and RAM, is more affordable and lighter for portability, making it fair for general use, while having limited screen quality and lesser battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P, on the other hand, offers a high-performance CPU and more RAM for demanding tasks, a better screen and battery, but at a higher price and with reduced portability due to increased weight.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.3/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator Z16P is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a more basic CPU and integrated graphics, limited storage and RAM, and a lower resolution screen, which makes it less suitable for demanding engineering tasks compared to the MSI Creator Z16P, which boasts a high-end CPU, powerful dedicated GPU, ample storage and RAM, and a high-resolution screen. The MSI also features a range of professional-grade qualities including a touchscreen, better color accuracy, and additional modern ports, which further enhance its capabilities for engineering and design use, outweighing its slightly less portability due to higher weight and bulk.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator Z16P and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for content creation, though the MSI Creator Z16P is somewhat better.
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
7.6/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
8.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, where tasks like browsing, watching videos, and document editing take precedence, both the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the MSI Creator Z16P have suitable resolutions and brightness levels, ensuring clear and vivid images. The MSI Creator Z16P excels in engineering and design due to its superior color accuracy and broader color gamuts, allowing professionals to work with a more precise representation of colors. However, for gaming and 3D tasks that benefit from high refresh rates for smoother motion, both laptops fall short, as they prioritize visual fidelity and color accuracy over the faster screen refresh capabilities favored in gaming laptops.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$429
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
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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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