If price is a key concern and you need something for basic tasks like web browsing, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers affordability and is easier to carry around. However, if you require a laptop for heavy tasks like 3D design, machine learning, or gaming, and are willing to invest more, the MSI Titan 18 HX will give you significantly better performance but at the cost of portability and battery life. The larger and more powerful MSI makes sense if its high-end capabilities are a necessity for your work or entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Excellent for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers modest CPU and RAM capabilities suitable for basic tasks, but its lower screen quality, and battery life may not match the higher standards of the MSI Titan 18 HX, which provides powerful performance and better display for more demanding applications despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life. While both laptops can handle everyday needs, the MSI Titan 18 HX stands out for users requiring intensive processing for tasks like gaming or 3D modeling, with trade-offs in weight and battery life, whereas the ASUS is more convenient for those prioritizing mobility and longer use on a single charge.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
9.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, making it not suitable for gaming and 3D applications that demand high graphical performance and smooth visuals. In contrast, the MSI Titan 18 HX is equipped with a high-end GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, ensuring it excels in delivering the intense graphics processing and fluid gameplay required for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
9.9/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
With a robust CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality GPU, the MSI Titan 18 HX offers superior performance and screen quality essential for demanding engineering software, making it the best choice for engineering and design tasks. The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, while more portable, falls short in these areas, leading to poorer performance in such intensive applications.
Content Creation
6.5/10
9.0/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent 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
8.9/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very 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
9.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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 has a screen that's fine for casual tasks due to adequate resolution and brightness, but it's not as sharp or vibrant as higher-end models, affecting detailed engineering work and visual fidelity for gaming. The MSI Titan 18 HX boasts a top-tier display with high resolution and excellent color accuracy, making it ideal for precise engineering and design tasks. However, its lower refresh rate means it's less suited for fast-paced 3D gaming, which benefits from smoother motion and quick screen updates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 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
18.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
$4,800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the MSI Titan 18 HX costs $4,800.
"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."
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 or the MSI Titan 18 HX
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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