When deciding between the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the MSI Titan 18 HX, consider that the ASUS is more budget-friendly and offers a lightweight, portable option with a high-quality OLED screen, ideal for everyday tasks and media consumption. The MSI, on the other hand, is a premium-priced, high-performance laptop designed for intense gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software, but it is much heavier and has a shorter battery life, which makes it less convenient for frequent travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Excellent for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.8/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its high-quality screen and adequate CPU and RAM, ensures a smooth experience for everyday tasks and media consumption, and its lightweight design and good battery life enhance portability and convenience for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the MSI Titan 18 HX offers top-tier CPU and RAM performance for heavier workloads, but its larger size and typically shorter battery life make it less convenient for travel and more suited to stationary use where power is readily available.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
9.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a decent GPU that can handle gaming and 3D tasks, but its screen refresh rate isn't as high as gaming-focused laptops, which may affect fast-paced gaming visuals. The MSI Titan 18 HX, on the other hand, is equipped with a top-tier GPU and a high refresh rate screen that ensures smoother gameplay and better handling of 3D applications, but this comes at a higher price and reduced portability.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
9.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a solid balance of performance with its CPU and ample RAM, alongside an excellent OLED screen for precise color work and detailed designs. However, the MSI Titan 18 HX stands out for the most demanding engineering computations and graphically intense workloads due to its more powerful CPU, top-tier GPU, and larger RAM capacity, though it is less portable and might have a louder operating noise.
Content Creation
8.2/10
9.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very 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
8.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
8.9/10
9.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers vibrant colors and high contrast, which enhances general use and engineering tasks by providing better color accuracy and detail. Since the MSI Titan 18 HX includes a larger display with high resolution and exceptional brightness, it stands out in general use and is also excellent for engineering due to its wide color gamuts. However, for gaming and 3D work, both laptops fall short because they lack high refresh rates needed for smooth motion rendering.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 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
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
$4,800
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the MSI Titan 18 HX costs $4,800.
"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."
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED or the MSI Titan 18 HX
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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