If your priority is high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, the MSI Prestige 15, with its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, offers better capabilities. Despite being more expensive, it also has more storage, more RAM, and a better battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 17 is more budget-friendly and comes with a larger screen, which might be preferable for tasks like document editing and web browsing, though it has less power for intensive tasks. The MSI is also more portable and has a higher quality build, which could make it worth the added cost if you frequently travel with your laptop. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 15.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall build quality
Very 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
298.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the MSI Prestige 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is equipped with a lower-tier CPU and half the RAM and storage compared to the MSI Prestige 15, which means it has less power for processor-intensive tasks and multitasking. The MSI has a more color-accurate and brighter screen, as well as better overall build quality and longer battery life, making it more versatile for a variety of general use cases.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 15 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, the ASUS Vivobook 17's average resolution and brightness may suffice for daily tasks, but its panel type doesn't offer the same crispness and viewing angles as the MSI Prestige 15, which boasts a higher resolution and brightness, enhancing the overall experience. In engineering and design, the MSI Prestige 15 excels due to its superior color accuracy and range, covering a wider spectrum necessary for precise work, whereas the Vivobook 17 falls short in offering the robust color gamuts that professionals seek. For gaming and 3D, both laptops are not ideal; while they have acceptable resolutions and panel types, their refresh rates are low, failing to provide the fluid motion graphics demanded by high-speed gaming and dynamic 3D rendering.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have good portability, though the MSI Prestige 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 15 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
$1,044
$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 15 costs $1,044.
The MSI Prestige 15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has an integrated GPU, which is less powerful for gaming and 3D applications compared to the MSI Prestige 15, which comes with a dedicated Nvidia GTX GPU capable of handling more graphically intensive tasks. Furthermore, both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, but the MSI Prestige 15's better screen quality, with higher brightness and color coverage, provides a more vibrant and detailed visual experience for gaming and 3D content.
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 15 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
7.2/10
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 15 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 15 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 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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