The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is notably less expensive and may suit general use with its decent battery life and portability, making it a good choice for everyday tasks like browsing and office work. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 costs more but offers significantly better overall performance, making it more suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software. Its higher-quality display, more powerful processor, and extra features such as a fingerprint reader and Thunderbolt ports make it a more capable device for professional and creative work, but it is also less portable due to its slightly heavier weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 14.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
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
313.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The MSI Prestige 14 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 14 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use due to its more powerful Intel i5 CPU, double the RAM, superior screen brightness and color coverage, and longer battery life, alongside being slightly lighter and hence more portable. Although the Vivobook Go 14 has excellent heat management and is very portably designed, its lesser CPU performance, lower screen quality, and shorter battery life compared to the MSI Prestige 14 make it less optimal for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers limited gaming and 3D capabilities due to its basic AMD Radeon 610M graphics, while the MSI Prestige 14 provides a fair experience in these areas because it is equipped with the more capable Intel i5-1240P Iris Xe graphics. Both laptops feature similar screen refresh rates and screen quality, but the GPU plays a very important role in gaming and 3D tasks, resulting in the disparity between their respective gaming and 3D performances.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.1/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its lower-tier AMD Ryzen 3 CPU, less powerful AMD Radeon GPU and basic levels of RAM and storage, struggles with demanding engineering tasks, while the MSI Prestige 14 is better equipped for such use with a more capable Intel i5 CPU, superior Intel Iris Xe GPU, and double the RAM and storage.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.5/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 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
7.3/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 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
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 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 offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but it may not have the wide color gamut necessary for precision in engineering and design work, and its refresh rate isn't high enough for smooth 3D rendering in gaming. The MSI Prestige 14, with better screen resolution and brightness, provides a more vibrant and detailed display for both general use and creative work, but, like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming due to a less than ideal refresh rate. Both laptops, however, lack the screen attributes necessary to deliver the best experience for fast-paced games or highly professional 3D modeling, which rely heavily on high refresh rates for smooth motion and detailed visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 14 has 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
$1,040
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
"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 Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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