The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is a budget-friendly choice, offering basic necessities like a Celeron processor and standard graphics, which could be sufficient for simple tasks like web browsing and document editing. Its main advantages are its portability and longer battery life, making it suitable for users on the go who require minimal computing power. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a high-end experience with a powerful Intel Core processor and advanced graphics suitable for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and engineering software. It has a larger, higher-resolution OLED screen, but it's heavier and may have a shorter battery life due to its more powerful components. It's considerably more expensive, its high performance and premium features are for those who need a laptop for intensive work and can afford the higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 offers lower performance due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and lower-quality TN screen, which leads to a less responsive and vibrant user experience compared to the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, which boasts a high-end Intel Core processor, ample RAM, and an OLED screen for vivid colors and sharp details. Additionally, the MSI has superior storage capacity, keyboard, and speaker quality, making it more suited for a variety of tasks and providing a better overall user experience.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
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 16 AI Evo 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
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poorly suited for engineering and design due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and lower-end GPU which hamper performance in demanding applications, and its lower resolution screen which can reduce the clarity and detail needed in this field.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very 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
8.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very 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
8.4/10
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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 provide the clarity and brightness that users prefer, whereas the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a higher resolution and brighter display, enhancing the overall viewing experience. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a display that covers a wider range of colors which is crucial for engineering and design work, ensuring accurate color representation, while the Vivobook's display lacks in this aspect. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, despite its high resolution and color accuracy, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo might not deliver as smooth an experience due to a lower refresh rate, unlike gaming-optimized screens with higher refresh rates that offer more fluid visuals.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
16.0in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,399.
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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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