The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is typically much less expensive, lighter, and offers better portability with a smaller screen size, which is ideal if you move around a lot or travel and need longer battery life. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE78 is much more expensive, has a larger screen with higher refresh rates making it suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks due to its powerful processor and top-tier graphics card. However, it is heavier and less portable, making it better suited as a desktop replacement than an on-the-go device. Choose ASUS for casual use and budget-friendliness or MSI for high-performance applications where portability is not a primary concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE78
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a fair general use experience with a lower-end CPU, less RAM, a smaller but high-quality OLED screen, and better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life which is practical for day-to-day tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
9.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE78 outshines the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 for gaming and 3D due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU, which greatly surpasses the integrated graphics in the ASUS, and its high 240Hz screen refresh rate that provides smoother visual performance, compared to the 90Hz in the Vivobook Pro 14. Although the Vivobook is competent, the Raider GE78's advanced CPU also contributes to its edge in performance, while both laptops offer quality screens suitable for demanding graphics work.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
9.4/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE78 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The MSI Raider GE78 stands out for engineering and design use due to its superior main processor and graphics processing unit, which are essential for demanding tasks and software, along with a significantly larger amount of RAM and higher-resolution screen, factors that are very important for productivity and visual work. In contrast, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 does offer a high-quality OLED display and decent performance, its lower RAM, less powerful processor, and integrated graphics make it less ideal for intensive engineering applications, although it compensates with better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.8/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE78 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
8.5/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 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
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE78 for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE78 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and MSI Raider GE78 both offer panels with high resolution and brightness, making them excellent for general tasks like web browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, they provide wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates result in less smooth visuals, which is not ideal for fast-paced or highly interactive content.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE78 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE78 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 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
$4,386
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the MSI Raider GE78 costs $4,386.
"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."
"Performance-wise, the GE78 offers a significant boost over the GE77 for just slightly higher power consumption. You'll have to get the RTX 4080 or 4090 configurations to see the performance advantages, however, as the RTX 4070 is closer in performance to the older RTX 3080 Ti. In terms of design, some users might prefer the 16:9 minimalistic look of the older GE77 over the 16:10 retro-inspired GE78 and vice versa. We wouldn't call one better than the other in terms of aesthetics, but we'll give the edge to the GE78 for its stronger hinges and larger keys and clickpad."
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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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