The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a balance between price and performance with an impressive OLED display and a lightweight build that's easier to carry around, which is great for general use and on-the-go productivity. It has a large battery for longer use between charges and a backlit keyboard with a fingerprint reader for security. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, while more expensive, is geared towards more demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software, with a more powerful graphics card and processor. It has a higher refresh rate display for smoother visuals and better color accuracy but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for portability. Choose the ASUS if you value longer battery life and portability with good performance for everyday tasks, or prefer the MSI for top-tier gaming and heavy-duty computing tasks, albeit with reduced mobility and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
8.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
9.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making it ideal for general use and detailed engineering work that requires accurate color representation. However, its lower refresh rate might be less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is crucial.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx provides an outstanding visual experience for both general computing and professional design tasks, with excellent resolution, brightness, and color coverage. Yet, for gaming or running 3D programs, the display's refresh rate falls short, potentially leading to less fluid motion compared to screens designed for high refresh rates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its high-resolution OLED screen, provides vivid visuals and is lightweight for better portability, though it offers moderate battery life, making it good for general use. Whereas the MSI Raider GE67Hx, despite being heavier and having a shorter battery life, it excels in performance with a high-end CPU and GPU, also featuring an OLED screen, thus being well equipped for general use as well as more demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very 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
7.9/10
7.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and MSI Raider GE67Hx 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 Raider GE67Hx 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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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