Selecting between the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the MSI Prestige 14 involves considering what matters most to you. The larger screen of the ASUS Vivobook 17 can be better for multitasking and easy viewing, but this comes with added weight, making it less portable. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 is more portable and offers better performance, which is beneficial for more intensive tasks, including 3D, machine learning, and engineering software. While the ASUS may be more affordable, the MSI Prestige has higher quality components, leading to smoother operation and better handling of demanding applications. Consider the MSI for heavier computing needs and the ASUS for budget-friendly, larger screen work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 14.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the MSI Prestige 14 is somewhat better.
The MSI Prestige 14 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 17 in general use mainly because it has a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, enhancing multitasking and performance. Additionally, the Prestige 14 offers better screen quality, is lighter and more portable, and has longer battery life, while the Vivobook is larger but less convenient and with reduced performance.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.1/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers modest power and multitasking capabilities due to its less advanced CPU and lower amount of RAM, and while its larger screen is beneficial for design tasks, the reduced color accuracy and contrast may affect the visual experience. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14, with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a superior GPU, delivers enhanced performance and screen quality, making it more suitable for engineering and design applications; however, its smaller size improves portability but offers less screen real estate.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 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 offers acceptable clarity and brightness for everyday tasks and productivity software, but its colors might not be vibrant enough for precision work in engineering and design, and its slower refresh rate can hinder the smoothness required for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 provides sharper images and more accurate colors, making it a better match for professional creative work, though its also lower refresh rate may not be ideal for the fast-paced visuals sought by gamers and those running 3D simulations. For both devices, while they can handle general use and professional tasks well, serious gamers and 3D developers would benefit from looking at models specifically tailored with higher refresh rates to meet the demands of their applications.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 14 has 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
$1,040
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
The MSI Prestige 14 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is fair for gaming and 3D because it has an integrated GPU that delivers moderate graphics performance, and a standard screen refresh rate suitable for casual gaming but not high-end games. The MSI Prestige 14 also has a fair capability for gaming and 3D tasks due to its slightly better integrated GPU and higher screen pixel density, which offers clearer and more detailed images, although it too has a standard refresh rate limiting it for demanding gaming scenarios.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 and ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.9/10
7.3/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 to be 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the MSI Prestige 14 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 Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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