The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is a budget-friendly laptop well-suited for basic tasks like browsing and office applications, with the advantage of being more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE66 is significantly more expensive but offers high performance suitable for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, with a much better display and graphics capabilities. However, this performance comes at the cost of portability, as it is heavier and larger. Consider the ASUS if budget and portability are priorities, or the MSI for top-notch performance and a richer multimedia experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
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
5.6/10
8.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM, and a lower quality TN display, making it less suitable for general use, whereas the MSI Raider GE66, with its high-end Intel i7 processor, 32GB of RAM, and superior IPS display, provides a much better experience for a variety of tasks. Additionally, while the Vivobook offers excellent portability with its smaller size and longer battery life, the Raider offers a much higher storage capacity, a quality keyboard and speakers, and better heat management, despite being less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
8.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is less suited for gaming and 3D because it has a basic Intel Celeron processor and integrated Intel UHD Graphics, which are not designed for high-performance tasks, and its screen has a basic 60Hz refresh rate that doesn't match higher gaming standards.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is limited in engineering and design tasks due to its basic CPU, minimal RAM, and low-end GPU which struggle with demanding applications, and its lower screen quality contributes to less precise visual work; although, it is highly portable and quiet. Contrastingly, the MSI Raider GE66 excels with a powerful CPU, substantial RAM, high-end GPU, and a high-quality screen that ensure smooth running of complex engineering software and precise visualisation, despite being less portable and generating more noise.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE66 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
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE66 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
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has lower resolution and brightness which makes it less suitable for tasks requiring clear and vibrant visuals, impacting its performance across all uses, while its panel type might not deliver the wide color gamuts needed for precise engineering and design work. The MSI Raider GE66 boasts a high-quality screen with better resolution and brightness, enhancing the experience for general use and design work due to its ability to display a wider range of colors accurately. However, despite its high resolution and suitable panel type, the GE66's lower refresh rate hinders its potential for smooth rendering in gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is crucial.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 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
Excellent
Fair
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE66 has very 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
$2,499
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
"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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 or the MSI Raider GE66
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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