The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a budget-friendly option with lower storage and performance, suitable for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing, and its larger size makes it less portable. If price is a concern and your tasks are relatively light, the ASUS may suffice; if you require a more powerful and portable laptop for intensive tasks, consider the MSI, understanding it comes with a higher price tag. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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
Very good portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The MSI Prestige 14 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is equipped with a lower-tier Intel Celeron N4020 CPU and 4GB of RAM, making it less powerful for general use compared to the MSI Prestige 14, which boasts a more capable Intel i5-1240P CPU and 16GB of RAM. Additionally, the Vivobook's TN screen and limited battery life may not provide as satisfying a user experience as the Prestige's IPS display with better brightness, color coverage, and longer battery life, making the latter more suited for diverse tasks and longer work sessions.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15, with its Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a basic TN screen, falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to its underpowered graphics and lower-quality display, lacking the punch required for those tasks. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 comes with the more capable Iris Xe graphics and a higher-quality IPS screen, offering fair gaming and 3D performance by providing better image quality and handling more graphically intensive workloads.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
7.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is less suited for engineering and design use because it has a weaker CPU, less RAM, and a less powerful GPU, which limits its ability to handle demanding software used in those fields, also it has a lower screen quality which can affect the detail and precision in design tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 has a more robust CPU, more RAM, a better GPU, and higher screen quality, making it capable of efficiently running engineering and design applications while also offering a sharper and more accurate display for such work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 is 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
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 is 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
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 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's screen may disappoint due to its likely lower resolution and dimmer display, which affects clarity and visibility for routine tasks. For engineering and design, its color accuracy and range might fall short, making detailed color work less precise. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 offers superior color reproduction and higher resolution, benefitting professionals in design, but its less impressive refresh rate holds it back for the fast-paced visual demands of gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$240
$1,040
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
"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 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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