If you need a laptop for everyday tasks without heavy computing needs and you prefer to save money, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is a good fit. It has a smaller screen, lower processing power, and less storage but is more portable and significantly more affordable. However, if you require a machine for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning projects, gaming, or engineering software, the MSI Raider GE77Hx offers a larger, high-refresh-rate screen, superior processing power, better graphics capabilities, and more storage. It's less portable, and the higher price reflects its advanced features. Consider what you'll be using the laptop for and whether the extra cost is justified for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
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
6.2/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx offers a very good experience for general use because it has a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a superior screen quality with higher resolution and brightness than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, which is only considered fair due to its less powerful processor and lower screen quality, despite being more portable and having better battery life. The MSI Raider also exceeds in storage capacity and has a robust build quality, while the ASUS maintains advantages in portability and heat management, but falls short in keyboard and speaker quality.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
8.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 3 7320U processor and an AMD Radeon 610M graphics card, which are less powerful for gaming and 3D applications compared to the MSI Raider GE77Hx's Intel i7-12800HX processor and high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card. Additionally, the MSI Raider has advanced features such as a high refresh rate screen, enhancing the fluidity and responsiveness crucial for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
8.8/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is less suited for engineering and design due to its entry-level CPU, low RAM, and basic graphics card, which are not enough for demanding software, whereas the MSI Raider GE77Hx is highly capable in these areas with its powerful CPU, double the RAM amount for complex tasks, and a high-end GPU. Additionally, the MSI has superior screen quality, which benefits design work, but the tradeoff comes in its lower portability and higher operating noise.
Content Creation
6.5/10
8.2/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very 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
7.9/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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 has a serviceable display, but its resolution and brightness may not be as high as the MSI, leading to a less sharp and vibrant viewing experience. In engineering and design tasks, though the ASUS's color range is adequate, the MSI excels by offering a wider color gamut, critical for precise color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the MSI's higher refresh rate provides smoother visuals, which is crucial for a fluid gaming experience, whereas the ASUS falls short, potentially leading to less responsive gameplay.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
$2,140
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $2,140.
"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 Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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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