The Asus Vivobook Go 12 and MSI Titan GT77 cater to different needs. The Asus is more budget-friendly and offers sufficient performance for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, and media consumption, while being lightweight for easy portability. The MSI, on the other hand, is designed for power users and gamers, delivering top-notch performance for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and high-end gaming. It's significantly heavier and typically has shorter battery life due to its powerful components, which also means it comes at a higher price point. If you need a laptop for casual use and value portability and battery life over sheer power, the Asus could be your choice. If you require a laptop for high-performance tasks and are willing to invest more and handle less portability, the MSI should be considered. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Excellent for software development
Excellent for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a less powerful CPU and less RAM which may hinder multitasking and demanding applications, whereas the MSI Titan GT77 offers a top-tier CPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth performance for intensive tasks. Moreover, the Vivobook's smaller screen size and lower resolution contribute to its portability but compromise visual experience, unlike the Titan's larger, high-resolution display that offers superior screen quality but at the cost of heavier weight and reduced battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
10.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has an entry-level GPU and a standard refresh rate screen, which limit its performance and smoothness in gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77 includes a high-end gaming GPU and a screen with a higher refresh rate, offering superior graphics processing and a more fluid visual experience for gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
10.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.7/10
9.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
4.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7/10
11.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 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 MSI Titan GT77 offers superior screen experience with its high resolution and brightness, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12's lower resolution and dimmer display make it less appealing for everyday tasks. When it comes to engineering and design, the MSI Titan GT77 shines with wide color gamuts, providing accurate colors that are crucial for these professions, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 falls short in color representation. However, for gamers and 3D work, the MSI Titan GT77’s lower refresh rate is a disadvantage compared to laptops designed with high refresh rates, even though the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 isn't necessarily suited for these tasks either due to its overall poor screen performance.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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
Poor
11.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$5,430
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
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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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