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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your primary focus is high-resolution visuals and superior color accuracy, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 with its OLED display excels, which could be advantageous for content creation tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 boasts a larger storage capacity and more memory, which can facilitate smoother multitasking and better overall performance. Additionally, the MSI's lightweight design offers slightly greater portability, suitable for those who frequently carry their laptop with them. Nevertheless, the ASUS delivers longer battery life, which is critical if you regularly work without access to power. Both fall within the lower midrange price bracket, with the ASUS typically less expensive than the MSI. Both are similarly equipped with modern processors and integrated graphics, sufficient for general use, while more demanding tasks like 3D rendering or intensive engineering may not utilize their full potential. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
- The MSI Prestige 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14.
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the MSI Prestige 14 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.4
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 has a better screen for software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 stands out for general use and engineering due to its high-resolution display and brightness, which enhance visibility and clarity, along with its color gamut coverage that ensures accurate color reproduction critical for design tasks. On the other hand, its lower refresh rate hampers its appeal for gaming and 3D work, where smooth motion is key. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 14 offers a balance with its decent resolution and color performance suitable for general use and engineering, but like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to its less optimal refresh rate.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 both have very good portability, though the MSI Prestige 14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$548
$1,040
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 boasts a higher screen refresh rate, potentially offering smoother visuals for gaming and 3D applications than the MSI Prestige 14, which has a lower refresh rate. However, both utilize integrated graphics, which may limit their capabilities for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks compared to laptops with dedicated GPUs.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.1
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 stands out for engineering and design thanks to its high-resolution OLED screen, which provides exceptional color accuracy and contrast, beneficial for detail-oriented tasks, while its CPU and GPU are capable for various applications, albeit with less RAM than its competitor. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14, with more RAM and a newer generation CPU, offers better multitasking and slightly improved processing power for engineering software, paired with a high-quality IPS screen, though it's not as color-accurate or sharp as the ASUS's OLED display.
Content Creation
7.3
7.5
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 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
7.3
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and MSI Prestige 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the MSI Prestige 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 | MSI Prestige 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $1,040 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.84 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.5" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 53.8 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 | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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 Prestige 14
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Collin Probst | September 2022
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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