The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers a more budget-friendly option with adequate storage and performance for general use, lightweight and with a moderate battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go users with basic tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Creator Z16P, while more expensive, provides superior performance with ample storage and memory, a powerful processor and graphics card suitable for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks. It also offers a high-resolution touchscreen, longer battery life, and is aimed at creatives and professionals who need more power and better screen quality, but it's heavier, which affects portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a more modest processor and graphics unit, which along with less RAM, results in fair performance for general use, though it offers better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Creator Z16P is equipped with a high-end processor and a powerful graphics card, coupled with more RAM and a superior screen, leading to good performance for general use, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, compromising portability.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a lower-end AMD Radeon GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the MSI Creator Z16P boasts a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU and a much higher 165Hz screen refresh rate, providing a smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
8.3/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator Z16P is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with a basic AMD GPU and less RAM, is less capable of handling intensive engineering software compared to the MSI Creator Z16P which boasts a high-end Nvidia GPU and double the RAM, crucial for demanding engineering tasks.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.9/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
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
6.4/10
7.6/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has an adequate display with enough resolution and brightness, but the MSI Creator Z16P offers a superior experience with a higher quality panel that presents sharper images and better visibility in various lighting conditions. When it comes to engineering and design, the MSI Creator Z16P stands out with a display that covers wider color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color reproduction necessary for professional creative work, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a more limited color range. However, for 3D and gaming, both screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, but the MSI's higher resolution and panel quality still provide a better visual experience compared to the ASUS, notwithstanding the lag in optimal gaming performance.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Creator Z16P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$450
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
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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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