If your priority is gaming, 3D modeling, or complex engineering tasks and you're willing to invest in a high-end device, the MSI GE66 Raider is better equipped for these demands with its more powerful processor and graphics card. However, the ASUS Vivobook 17 is significantly more affordable, suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, and streaming videos; it also offers a larger screen and is slightly more portable. Keep in mind, the higher performance of the MSI comes with additional weight, which might affect its portability. Both laptops have a similar battery life for typical use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 17, with a more basic CPU and integrated graphics, is suited for lighter tasks and its larger screen is a boon for productivity, although it is less portable due to its size. In contrast, the MSI GE66 Raider packs a high-end CPU and top-tier dedicated graphics, offering powerful performance for demanding applications, but it comes with a heftier weight and generally higher price due to its premium hardware.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is equipped with less powerful integrated graphics and a standard screen refresh rate, thus offers a fair gaming and 3D experience, while the MSI GE66 Raider boasts a high-end dedicated GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, providing an excellent experience for those purposes. The Vivobook uses a basic CPU and has a conventional screen quality which is adequate for everyday tasks but the GE66 Raider's superior CPU and screen quality render it more suitable for intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
9.1/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is considered fair for engineering and design due to its basic CPU and GPU, smaller RAM, and lower-screen resolution, which may limit performance for intensive tasks and detail-oriented work. On the other hand, the MSI GE66 Raider, with its significantly more powerful CPU, high-end GPU, higher RAM capacity, and superior screen resolution, excels in providing the necessary power and visual detail that engineering and design professionals require, albeit with reduced portability and potential for more operating noise.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
8.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very 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
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 17's display may be adequate for tasks like web browsing or document editing due to acceptable resolution and brightness, but limited color coverage can hinder detailed engineering or design work. The MSI GE66 Raider boasts a vibrant screen with strong color accuracy, benefiting professionals in engineering and design who require precise color representation. However, for Gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial, both laptops falter with less optimal refresh rates, despite MSI's better resolution and panel type, underscoring their unsuitability for high-frame-rate activities.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider 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
$3,199
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 17 to have good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the MSI GE66 Raider compare to other laptops
"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."
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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