The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is more affordable and lighter, offering portability and a quality OLED display. It's suitable for general use with decent performance, but its integrated graphics limit intensive tasks like 3D rendering or gaming. The MSI Titan GT77 is more expensive but packs a powerful punch with top-tier graphics and a Mini LED display, excelling in gaming, 3D work, and engineering tasks. Its larger screen and heavier build make it less portable, ideal for those who prioritize performance over mobility. Choose the ASUS for everyday tasks and mobility or the MSI for demanding applications and less 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 GT77
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Excellent for software development
Excellent for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, equipped with an excellent CPU and OLED screen, provides a great balance of performance and portability for everyday tasks, enhanced by its long battery life and lighter weight. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77, with a more powerful CPU, significantly more RAM, and a superior Mini LED display, excels in heavier workloads and high-quality media consumption but is less portable and has shorter battery life due to its larger and heavier build.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
10.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is suited for gaming and 3D as it has a capable processor, yet its integrated Iris Xe GPU is less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs, and it features a screen refresh rate of 120Hz, which is good for smooth visuals. However, the MSI Titan GT77's Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU outmatches the ASUS for graphically intensive tasks, and its higher 144Hz refresh rate makes for even smoother image transitions critical in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
10.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 surpasses the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED in foundational specs for engineering and design, boasting a more powerful CPU and GPU, greater RAM, and superior screen quality which is essential for intensive tasks and detail-oriented work. However, the ASUS offers greater portability due to its lighter weight and smaller form factor, alongside a still commendable OLED display which is adequate for many design applications, at what is typically a lower price point.
Content Creation
8.2/10
9.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 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
9.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED excels in general use and engineering applications due to its high-resolution OLED panel that offers vibrant colors and deep contrasts, making it ideal for tasks that require color accuracy, such as photo editing or graphic design. For engineering and design professionals, the wider color gamuts of the ASUS laptop, covering DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensure precise color reproduction which is crucial for detail-oriented work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the MSI Titan GT77, despite its superior overall screen quality, may not be optimal as it lacks a high refresh rate, which is a factor that significantly enhances the gaming experience by providing smoother visuals and reducing motion blur.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 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
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$5,430
$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 GT77 costs $5,430.
"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."
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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