The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is significantly less expensive and more portable due to its lighter weight and slightly longer battery life, ideal for general use like browsing and office work with its adequate performance for tasks that are not too demanding. On the other hand, the MSI GP66 Leopard offers substantially better performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work, along with higher-quality build and a backlit RGB keyboard, at the expense of being less portable and at a higher price point. If gaming or any graphics-intensive applications are a priority, the MSI is more suitable due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and higher screen refresh rate, although this also means its battery life will be shorter compared to the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers moderate performance with an AMD Ryzen 3 processor and 8GB of RAM, which alongside its lighter weight makes it suitable for everyday tasks and more portable, yet it has less storage, a lower-quality screen, and a shorter battery life than the MSI GP66 Leopard. Conversely, the MSI GP66 Leopard, with its powerful Intel i7 processor, ample 16GB of RAM, and superior Nvidia graphics, is well-equipped for demanding applications, though its heavier weight and lower battery life trade-off portability and usage duration away from power sources.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is equipped with an AMD Radeon 610M graphics card and a screen that refreshes at 60 times per second, which are not ideal for high-end gaming or demanding 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI GP66 Leopard packs a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card and a screen with a 144 refreshes per second capability, offering a significant advantage for smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.9/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI GP66 Leopard is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with less advanced processing and graphics capability, is less suitable for engineering and design tasks than the MSI GP66 Leopard, which boasts a higher-performing CPU and GPU, and greater RAM, all of which are crucial for such demanding applications. Additionally, the screen quality of the MSI is superior, offering better clarity and color accuracy, essential for design work; however, the ASUS is lighter and quieter, making it more portable and less distracting in quiet environments.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.4/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GP66 Leopard 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
7.2/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard 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
7.5/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI GP66 Leopard has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its fair screen quality, provides adequate resolution and brightness for tasks like browsing and document editing, but its color accuracy doesn't quite meet the precise needs of engineering and design work. Conversely, the MSI GP66 Leopard offers richer color representation and better resolution which is beneficial for detailed engineering and graphical work, yet it still falls short for gaming and 3D due to an underwhelming refresh rate. Both lack the high refresh rate preferred for seamless 3D rendering and fast-paced gaming, which can hinder visual fluidity and detail in those applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI GP66 Leopard 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.0/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard 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
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the MSI GP66 Leopard costs $1,400.
"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."
"The MSI GP66 Leopard is a good budget high-performance gamer. The MSI also does a lot right outside of the pure performance despite it's low price. For example, the adaptive cooling system really surprised us positively, even in Extreme Performance Mode. And the display is not a budget panel either, but at least outshines the competition in terms of brightness. Of course, you also have to accept a few compromises in this price category. These include the Leopard's poor battery runtimes and the less than optimal build quality, which is also noticeable in the more complicated maintenance."
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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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