The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is significantly more affordable and more portable than the MSI Titan GT77, with a higher portability score and a lighter weight which might make it suitable for frequent travel or use in different locations. However, if your needs include intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering computations, or gaming, the MSI Titan GT77 has superior performance with a much more powerful processor and graphics card, although it is also more expensive and heavier which makes it less portable. The MSI Titan GT77 offers better screen quality with a higher resolution and superior color accuracy, which could be important if your work involves graphic design or video editing. On the other hand, if your tasks are more general, like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, and you prefer something easier on the budget and to carry around, the ASUS may suit you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Excellent for software development
Excellent for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The MSI Titan GT77 has significantly better performance for general use than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, vast amount of RAM, superior screen quality, and higher storage capacity. However, the Titan GT77 is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Vivobook Go 14, which is lighter and designed for better mobility at the expense of top-tier performance features.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
10.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is equipped with a Radeon 610M GPU and a display that refreshes at 60 times per second, which are modest for gaming and 3D tasks, while the MSI Titan GT77 boasts a high-end RTX 4080 GPU and a screen capable of refreshing 144 times per second, making it far superior for those demands. The MSI's top-tier GPU and faster screen refresh rate enhance visual performance and gameplay, but expect it to be less portable and more expensive compared to the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
10.0/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a lower-end GPU, which could struggle with engineering software and complex design tasks, while its screen quality is not ideal for precision work. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 features a high-end CPU, substantial RAM, and a top-tier GPU, ensuring smooth performance with demanding engineering applications, and its superior screen quality offers better visual clarity, but it is less portable and could be noisier under load with a less comfortable keyboard and speakers.
Content Creation
6.5/10
9.1/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 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
9.1/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize clear and vibrant displays for everyday tasks or detailed work in engineering and design, the MSI Titan GT77 offers a high-resolution, bright display with wide color coverage, making it superior for these uses. However, if fast-paced 3D applications or gaming is your focus, neither laptop is ideal, as they lack high refresh rate screens crucial for smooth visuals in these scenarios. Instead, the Vivobook Go 14, with its fair screen, offers an adequate display for general use and is likely more budget-friendly, but it doesn't match the MSI's performance in color-sensitive work or high-resolution requirements.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$5,430
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
"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 Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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