The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a budget-friendly option best for general use with basic performance needs, while the MSI GE66 Raider is a high-end choice ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its superior processing power and graphics capabilities. You'll pay significantly more for the MSI, which is also heavier and less portable, but it provides a much more powerful performance for demanding applications. The ASUS, on the other hand, is more affordable and lighter, but suited for less resource-intensive tasks, like browsing and document editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very 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
5.6/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has basic features, with a lower-quality TN screen, weaker Celeron processor, and just enough RAM for simple tasks, making it less suitable for general use; plus, limitations like smaller storage and a less impressive battery life add to its limitations. On the other hand, the MSI GE66 Raider boasts a powerful Intel i9 processor and ample RAM, along with a superior IPS display, more robust battery, and higher storage capacity, which altogether provide a significantly better experience for a wide range of activities.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
8.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has basic integrated graphics and a standard screen refresh rate, making it inadequate for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI GE66 Raider boasts a high-end discrete Nvidia RTX graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, ensuring top-notch gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
9.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and an entry-level GPU with a TN panel, making it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the MSI GE66 Raider features a powerful Intel i9 processor, substantial RAM, and a top-tier GPU with a high-resolution IPS display, enabling excellent performance in those fields. While the Vivobook offers greater portability and could be quieter due to its less powerful components, the MSI has a superior keyboard, more vivid screen, and better heat management, but with increased weight and possibly louder operating noise due to its high-performance hardware.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.9/10
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.2/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a lower resolution and less vibrant display, making it less suitable for tasks that benefit from clearer and more vivid visuals, such as detailed engineering work or immersive gaming. The MSI GE66 Raider boasts a higher resolution and brighter display with better color coverage, which enhances visual clarity and color fidelity crucial for engineering and design applications. However, despite its superior display characteristics for static content, the Raider's refresh rate may not be high enough for the smoothest gaming and 3D rendering experience, where higher refresh rates can provide an advantage for fast-paced visuals.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$240
$3,199
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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