If you prioritize high-resolution displays and long battery life for tasks like photo editing or watching movies, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 with its OLED screen is the better option. However, if your focus is on gaming or 3D modeling requiring a strong graphics card, the MSI GF65 Thin with its dedicated RTX graphics will serve you well, though it has a shorter battery life and heavier build. The ASUS is lighter and more portable, making it suitable for those on the move, while the MSI offers more storage out of the box. The ASUS typically costs less, so if budget is a concern, this may sway your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GF65 Thin
The MSI GF65 Thin has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GF65 Thin and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI GF65 Thin is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is fair for gaming and 3D because it has an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a 90Hz screen refresh rate, which are adequate for light gaming and some 3D work, but not for high-end performance. In comparison, the MSI GF65 Thin also falls in the fair category with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, offering better gaming and 3D capabilities, yet it still doesn't match the top gaming laptops in terms of graphics performance.
Software Development
7.2/10
6.3/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good for software development, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
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
6.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the MSI GF65 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making it ideal for general use and professional design work where color accuracy is crucial. However, its lower refresh rate could limit the smoothness in fast-paced gaming or 3D applications. Conversely, the MSI GF65 Thin's display may not shine as brightly or deliver the color fidelity required by professionals, and its refresh rate doesn't fully cater to the demands of high-frame-rate gaming or fluid 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI GF65 Thin has 4.5 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the MSI GF65 Thin has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has good build quality, while the MSI GF65 Thin has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$548
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the MSI GF65 Thin costs $1,100.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 to be good for general use, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
6.7/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 to be good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with its OLED screen, offers superior screen quality for design work, whereas the MSI GF65 Thin, equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, provides more power for engineering tasks that require intensive graphics processing. However, the ASUS is lighter and more portable with a longer battery life, making it a better choice for users who prioritize mobility and longer work sessions away from power outlets, while the MSI has a more robust cooling system which might be more suitable for prolonged heavy use where the device can get hot.
Content Creation
7.3/10
6.8/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 to be good for content creation, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the MSI GF65 Thin compare to other laptops
"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 GF65 Thin offers a GeForce RTX 3060 on a budget. The MSI GF65 is a relatively inexpensive RTX 3060 laptop and, perhaps not coincidentally, it also comes with a slower-than-average RTX 3060 GPU. Other laptops we've tested thus far with the same GPU are about 10 to 15 percent faster. CPU performance is also slightly slower than average unless if users decide to enable Cooler Boost mode. Colors, black-white response times, Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort are either average or completely omitted. Gamers who want to maximize performance-per-dollar without sacrificing RAM or SSD upgradeability will find the lightweight MSI GF65 attractive."
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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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