The ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers a lower price point, more storage, and better battery life, which makes it suitable for general use and those who need longevity on a single charge. It's heavier than the MSI Prestige 15, potentially making it less ideal for frequent travel. The MSI Prestige 15, despite its higher price, has a more powerful dedicated graphics card and a better screen for color reproduction, catering to tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and photo editing. If your work demands graphics performance and color accuracy, the MSI may be the better choice, considering the tradeoff of lower storage capacity and slightly reduced battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 15.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the MSI Prestige 15 typically offers a more vivid display with brighter colors and sharper images due to its higher resolution and brightness, making it superior to the ASUS Vivobook S 15. When considering engineering and design, the MSI Prestige’s wider color gamut covers more DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which is crucial for accuracy in color-sensitive tasks, an area where the ASUS falls behind. However, for 3D and gaming, both the ASUS and MSI have limitations due to their poor refresh rates, even though the MSI might still lead with better resolution and panel quality, but neither would be ideal for high-end gaming or fast-paced 3D rendering.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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.
Cost
$908
$1,044
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Vega graphics is a robust choice for general use, offering ample storage and a battery life that can support typical usage comfortably. The MSI Prestige 15, although with less onboard storage, brings in a higher performance Intel i5 CPU and dedicated Nvidia graphics, bolstering its capability for more demanding applications and ensuring good screen quality and portability, along with a stronger battery that will last through lengthy work sessions. Both laptops are equipped with 16GB RAM and balanced portability traits, making them versatile for a variety of tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is equipped with an integrated Vega 8 GPU which provides acceptable gaming and 3D performance, but may lack the capability for high-fidelity games compared to dedicated graphics cards. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 15 comes with an Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q, a dedicated GPU that can handle gaming and 3D tasks more effectively, but may still struggle with the most demanding applications or settings.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 15 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15's AMD Ryzen CPU and GPU are suitable for demanding tasks, but its screen color coverage is less impressive compared to the MSI Prestige 15, which boasts an Nvidia GPU and shows a wider color range on its display, making it a better choice for tasks requiring color accuracy.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and MSI Prestige 15 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
7.4/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and MSI Prestige 15 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 15 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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 S 15 and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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