If your main concern is budget and you need a laptop for everyday tasks, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is a practical choice, offering sufficient performance for general use at a lower cost. However, if your work involves intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, gaming, or engineering software, you may prefer the MSI GE66 Raider despite its higher price, as it provides superior performance capable of handling demanding applications. Keep in mind that high-performance laptops like the MSI also tend to have shorter battery life and be less portable due to their heavier build and larger power requirements. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very 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 build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14's lower RAM and mid-range CPU contribute to its fair performance for general use, whereas the MSI GE66 Raider's superior CPU and three times more RAM offer very good performance, allowing for more intensive tasks and multitasking. Additionally, the Vivobook's higher screen quality in terms of resolution and OLED technology is somewhat balanced by the Raider's larger and higher-resolution display, but the Raider's lesser portability due to its greater weight and larger size might be a tradeoff for users who need to move around frequently.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
8.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with its Intel i5-11300H Iris Xe graphics, offers fair gaming and 3D performance suited for less demanding tasks, and a screen that refreshes at 90 times per second, whereas the MSI GE66 Raider, with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, caters to intensive gaming and high-fidelity 3D applications, coupled with a screen capable of refreshing at 120 times per second. The Raider's superior processing unit also contributes to its excellent performance in gaming and 3D tasks compared to the Vivobook's more modest CPU.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
9.1/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.4/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
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
7.2/10
8.4/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
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
8.4/10
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the MSI GE66 Raider for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and MSI GE66 Raider offer screens with sufficient resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing the web or working with documents. The screens are also suitable for engineering and design due to their wide color gamuts, ensuring precise color representation which is critical for such work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens may not be ideal due to lower refresh rates, which can limit the smoothness and responsiveness during fast-paced action or animation.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$548
$3,199
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
"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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 or the MSI GE66 Raider
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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