If price is a major concern and you seek a device for basic tasks like browsing the web and using office applications, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a budget-friendly option that's also quite light and portable, with a longer battery life. However, the MSI Vector GP76 provides superior performance for intensive tasks, such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, due to its powerful processor and high-end graphics card. It's more expensive, heavier, and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for carrying around, but its larger screen and high refresh rate make it better for multimedia and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is equipped with a basic Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM, which limits its performance for general use, whereas the MSI Vector GP76 includes a high-end Intel i7 processor and a substantial 32GB of RAM, offering far superior general performance. Additionally, the Vivobook has a TN panel with lower screen quality and brightness compared to the Vector's IPS panel, further affecting its suitability for general use despite its lighter weight and longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
8.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
8.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is outfitted with a basic Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and lower-end integrated graphics, which limits its capacity for demanding engineering tasks and design software, while its TN screen offers lesser color accuracy and limited viewing angles. In contrast, the MSI Vector GP76 boasts a high-end Intel i7 processor, substantial RAM, and a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, paired with an IPS display ensuring better color reproduction and viewing angles, making it far more equipped for engineering and design applications despite being less portable and producing more operating noise.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Vector GP76 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
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize watching movies, browsing, or working with documents, the MSI Vector GP76 offers a bright, high-resolution display which will provide crisp and enjoyable visuals, unlike the duller display of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15. For engineering or design work that requires color accuracy, the MSI's adherence to professional color standards ensures your designs will look consistent across different devices, whereas the Vivobook's inferior color range may lead to less precise color representation. When it comes to gaming or 3D modeling, the MSI's high refresh rate allows for smoother motion and gameplay, though for the ASUS Vivobook Go 15, the low refresh rate may hinder fast-paced action, making the MSI a better fit for gaming despite any shortcomings in this area.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 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
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 Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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
$1,760
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
"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 Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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