When choosing between the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, consider your priorities. The ASUS is generally less expensive and suitable for everyday tasks, with decent power for casual gaming or light video editing. However, for more demanding work like 3D modeling, machine learning, or professional video editing, the more costly MSI boasts stronger performance capabilities. The MSI also offers higher-resolution screen ideal for creative work, though it may come with a slightly heavier form factor. Battery life is another important aspect; if longer unplanned work sessions are common for you, you'll appreciate the MSI's more substantial battery over the ASUS. 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 16 AI Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo outperforms the ASUS Vivobook S 15 in general use primarily due to its superior CPU and double the RAM, facilitating smoother multitasking and faster processing. Additionally, the MSI boasts a higher quality OLED screen with better resolution and color coverage, alongside a more compact build and longer battery life, factors that enhance its portability and user experience for daily tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design due to its higher RAM, more advanced CPU and GPU, superior OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, which are crucial for intensive tasks and precise visual work. Compared to it, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers less RAM and a standard IPS screen, carrying a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics, making it good, but not as optimized for demanding engineering software and detailed design work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
7.4/10
8.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
6.3/10
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a sharper and brighter display with better resolution, enhancing everyday computing tasks like browsing and streaming. In engineering and design, its high color accuracy across multiple color gamuts provides precise color representation crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and responsiveness during high-speed scenes.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,399.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is better for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a dedicated Intel Arc GPU and a higher resolution OLED display, which outperform the ASUS Vivobook S 15's integrated AMD graphics and lower resolution IPS screen. While both have similar screen refresh rates, the MSI's superior GPU and screen quality provide a more immersive gaming and visual experience, at the expense of being less cost-effective than the ASUS model.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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 16 AI Evo 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 16 AI Evo 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 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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