The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is a budget-friendly option with a lower price tag, and it's lightweight, making it highly portable. However, this comes at a cost of reduced performance with its basic processor and graphics, a moderate screen size, and lower storage and RAM, making it suitable for simple tasks like web browsing and document editing. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 15 offers significantly more power for multitasking and demanding applications, with a better processor, dedicated graphics, and a larger, higher resolution display, which is ideal for intensive engineering tasks, content creation, and casual gaming. It's heavier, and the higher capabilities mean you'll be investing more, but if your work requires that level of performance, the extra cost may be justified. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Prestige 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is equipped with a basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, a lower resolution TN screen, which contributes to its poor general use suitability, despite its excellent portability and long battery life. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 15 offers a more powerful Intel i5 processor, higher RAM, a high-quality IPS display, and superior built and speaker quality, making it good for general use, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and a lower-tier integrated GPU which are inadequate for demanding engineering software, reflecting in its poor screen quality and resolution. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 15 includes a more powerful Intel i5 processor, ample RAM, a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, and a higher-quality IPS display, enhancing its capacity to handle intensive design tasks and resulting in a better visual experience.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 15 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.7/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 15 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.1/10
6.8/10
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12's screen may not offer the clarity and vibrancy you'd want, as it likely lacks in resolution and brightness, making it less ideal for activities like browsing or streaming. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 15 would probably provide sharper and more vivid images thanks to better resolution and brightness, enhancing experiences like photo editing or design work due to its wider color gamut coverage. However, for gaming or 3D work, both may fall short, with the MSI Prestige 15's screen lacking the high refresh rate that's crucial for smooth motion, although it somewhat compensates with decent resolution and panel quality.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 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
Excellent
Good
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 15 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$267
$1,044
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
"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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