Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 17 and MSI Raider GE66 largely depends on your needs and budget. The ASUS Vivobook 17 is a budget-friendly option with moderate performance, suitable for general use and basic tasks, with a larger screen. However, the MSI Raider GE66 is a high-performance laptop with advanced graphics capabilities, ideal for 3D work, machine learning, gaming, and engineering, though at a higher cost and with a smaller, but higher quality display. The Raider offers a more color-accurate screen and better overall build quality but is less portable. Both have similar battery life, but the Raider's higher specs will likely consume more power under load. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
Very good for general use
Very good 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
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 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 Raider GE66 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is good.
The MSI Raider GE66 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 17 in general use primarily due to its more powerful CPU and RAM, which lead to snappier performance and better multitasking abilities. Despite being less portable and having similar battery life, the GE66's superior screen quality, with a higher resolution and better color gamut, further enhances the overall user experience compared to the Vivobook, which, while larger, offers lower screen resolution and color fidelity.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for gaming and 3D due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high 240 refresh rate screen, which are crucial for smooth and detailed game visuals. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 17, with its much less capable Intel UHD Graphics and a standard 60 refresh rate screen, offers only fair performance in those areas.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 is very 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.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.3/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE66 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
8.0/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE66 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
8.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 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 is adequate for general tasks due to its resolution and brightness, which are important for everyday activities, but its color gamut range may not meet the demands of engineering and design professionals who require accurate color representation. Meanwhile, the MSI Raider GE66 stands out in general use and engineering with a high-resolution bright display that covers a wide range of colors, ensuring precise color work; however, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for 3D tasks where smooth motion is crucial. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may fall short as their screen refresh rates do not cater to the high-frame-rate experience desired by gamers or professionals working with fast-moving graphics.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE66 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
$2,499
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE66 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 Raider GE66 has only fair portability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the MSI Raider GE66 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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