The ASUS Vivobook 17 is a budget-friendly option that has a larger screen, lighter weight, and longer battery life, making it more suitable for general use and portability. However, its performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming is limited by its lower-end processor and graphics. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, while more expensive, provides significantly better performance due to a high-end processor and powerful graphics card, and it's better equipped for intensive engineering tasks, advanced computing, and gaming. The MSI has superior build quality, keyboard, and a high refresh rate screen which is beneficial for fast-paced gaming, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which impacts portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.7/10
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 GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 17 in gaming and 3D tasks mainly due to its superior GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, which is a high-end graphics card in contrast to the ASUS's basic Intel UHD Graphics, and its much higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz compared to the ASUS's 60 Hz, which results in smoother visuals and gameplay. Additionally, the MSI has a better CPU and screen quality, enhancing overall gaming and visual performance, but these are less crucial than the GPU and refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17, with a less powerful processor, basic integrated graphics, and moderate screen quality, is fair for engineering and design tasks but may struggle with more demanding applications. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE67Hx offers a high-end CPU, powerful discrete graphics, and an OLED screen with high resolution and color accuracy, making it very good for complex engineering simulations and graphic design but at the expense of greater weight and reduced portability.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.3/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
9.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you're focusing on everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the ASUS Vivobook 17's screen may suffice, but its limited resolution and brightness may be a drawback compared to the MSI Raider GE67Hx's higher resolution and brighter display. For engineering and design, the MSI's superior color accuracy with wider color gamuts will be more beneficial for professionals who require precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D uses, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and responsiveness during fast-paced visuals.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
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 GE67Hx 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 Raider GE67Hx 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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 17 or the MSI Raider GE67Hx
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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