If performance during intensive engineering tasks and 3D or machine learning applications is a top priority, the MSI Creator Z16P, featuring a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, will cater to those needs better than the Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED, which has an integrated GPU. However, the Asus offers a higher pixel density and potentially better contrast on its OLED screen, which may be preferable for general use and multimedia. Moreover, for frequent travelers or those who prefer lightness and portability, the Asus is significantly lighter than the MSI. On the downside, the Asus has a shorter battery life compared to the MSI. Finally, if cost is a concern, the Asus typically comes in at a lower price point. Both have ample storage and memory for various tasks, but the MSI comes with a touchscreen and higher refresh rate display, which could enhance the user interaction experience, especially for creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for content creation
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
7.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is suitable for gaming and 3D work due to its high-resolution OLED display with a refresh rate conducive to smooth gaming and graphics work, though its integrated Intel graphics may limit the complexity of games or 3D tasks.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the MSI Creator Z16P for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts an OLED panel which offers vibrant colors and deep blacks, making it excellent for general use and design tasks where color accuracy is key, but its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion is essential. The MSI Creator Z16P, with its strong color accuracy and high resolution, provides a very good experience for both general use and professional design work, but like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate. For both laptops, despite their strengths in display quality for certain tasks, enthusiasts in gaming and 3D modeling may find the screen's refresh rate a limiting factor for fluid visuals and fast-paced action.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P has 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and MSI Creator Z16P both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$990
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and MSI Creator Z16P are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a vibrant OLED screen, light build for portability, and decent battery life, making it a solid choice for general use with its ample storage and high performance CPU. The MSI Creator Z16P, while heavier and with a slightly lower battery life, provides a powerful CPU and high-end graphics suitable for more demanding tasks, and it also boasts a high-quality IPS touchscreen, appealing to those needing more than just general computing.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator Z16P and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Creator Z16P is rated very good for engineering and design partly because it has a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, a more powerful dedicated GPU compared to the integrated GPU of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, and excellent screen quality with a high contrast ratio. However, the Vivobook, while good for these tasks, offers better portability due to its lighter weight and slightly longer battery life, along with an OLED screen which has its advantages in color range and contrast, yet lacks the GPU power of the MSI Creator.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Creator Z16P 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
7.9/10
7.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and MSI Creator Z16P 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the MSI Creator Z16P compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
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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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