The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a budget-friendly laptop suitable for everyday tasks and general use, with a longer battery life making it quite portable. However, it has moderate performance capabilities due to its basic processor and limited storage and RAM, and it's not ideal for intensive tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76 is a high-end machine with powerful processing and graphics capabilities, and a large, high-quality display. It excels in 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming but is less portable and much more expensive. Choosing between the two largely depends on whether you prioritize cost and portability over high performance for demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
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
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has lower processing power with less memory and a lower-quality TN screen, impacting its general-use performance, while the MSI Raider GE76 boasts a more powerful CPU, substantial RAM, and a high-quality IPS display for a better overall experience, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
8.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is not well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks because it uses an integrated Intel UHD Graphics 600, which offers minimal processing power for such tasks, and it has a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate that does not provide smooth motion for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
9.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a lower-end Intel Celeron processor, basic integrated graphics, and a display with a low color coverage, making it unsuitable for engineering and design tasks that require powerful CPU and GPU performance and accurate color representation. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE76 boasts a high-end Intel i7 processor, advanced Nvidia RTX graphics, and a high-quality screen with wide color gamut, providing the necessary horsepower and visual fidelity for demanding engineering applications and design work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 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
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a screen that may appear dull and less sharp due to its lower resolution and brightness, while the MSI Raider GE76’s higher resolution and brighter display offer a more vibrant and clear viewing experience. In the realm of engineering and design, the Raider GE76's display with wider color gamuts ensures accurate color representation which is essential for detail-oriented work, whereas the Vivobook's limited color range could lead to less precise color work. For gaming and 3D applications, the Vivobook falls short as it lacks a high refresh rate, making fast-paced visuals less smooth, whereas the Raider's screen, despite not being optimized for the highest refresh rates, still offers acceptable performance in this regard given its better resolution and panel quality.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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
$3,552
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
"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 GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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