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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a higher-resolution OLED screen and better color accuracy which is ideal for creative work, but it's a bit more expensive and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the MSI Modern 14 brings more storage and RAM which could enhance multitasking and generally faster performance while being more affordable, but it's equipped with a lower quality IPS screen and shorter battery life. If you're focused on graphic design or video editing, the ASUS might be more suitable, whereas if cost and general performance are your priority, the MSI could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the MSI Modern 14
- The MSI Modern 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
6.4
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the MSI Modern 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Asus Vivobook Pro 14 offers vibrant colors and sharper details due to its higher resolution and brightness, while the MSI Modern 14 provides a sufficient but less vivid and crisp display experience. In engineering and design, the Asus stands out because it covers a wider range of colors, essential for precise color work, whereas the MSI has more limited color coverage, making it less suitable for professional color grading or detailed design tasks. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short because of their refresh rates, which are lower and lead to less fluid motion; however, their screen resolutions and types are adequate but not optimal for high-paced or graphically intense games.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Modern 14 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
7.2
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The MSI Modern 14 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is labeled as fair for general use due to a mid-tier CPU, average RAM, screen quality that isn't stand out, and respectable portability, yet it has a shorter battery life which limits its practicality for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the MSI Modern 14 is regarded as good for general use, boasting a higher-quality display and longer-lasting battery while maintaining good portability, albeit with a similar level of CPU and RAM, and solid performance in areas like keyboard and speaker quality, plus it manages heat and operating noise better than the ASUS.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and MSI Modern 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a high-refresh-rate OLED screen which could make games and 3D applications feel smoother than the MSI Modern 14's lower-refresh-rate IPS screen, but it uses integrated graphics, which might not handle graphics-intensive tasks as well as dedicated GPUs.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.6
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 to be good for engineering and design, while the MSI Modern 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a high-resolution OLED screen and better GPU for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the MSI Modern 14, while having more RAM, falls short with a lower-resolution IPS display and a less powerful integrated GPU. Both are portable, but with the Vivobook Pro's superior screen and graphics, it is better equipped for visually intensive work, despite the Modern 14's advantage in memory.
Content Creation
7.3
7.2
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and MSI Modern 14 are both good for content creation.
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
7.1
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and MSI Modern 14 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Modern 14 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and MSI Modern 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$548
$525
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the MSI Modern 14 costs $525.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the MSI Modern 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 | MSI Modern 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $525 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | 12.7'' x 8.7'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.08 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.5" | 12.68" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 39 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 385 nits | 311 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
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Marc Herter | July 2022
"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."
MSI Modern 14
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Alexander Tozzi, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | October 2023
"The MSI Modern 14 is okay for school use. It's very compact, so it's easy to carry around. It has a sharp display, a spacious keyboard, and a reasonably large touchpad. Its Intel 13th Gen CPU and integrated graphics can handle general productivity tasks like text processing and web browsing; however, don't expect to do anything intensive like 3D modeling or physics simulations. Unfortunately, the battery lasts less than five hours of light use, and the display doesn't get bright enough to combat glare."
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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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