The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is a compelling choice for those seeking vibrant visuals and portability, with its OLED display ensuring deep blacks and rich colors, making it ideal for media consumption and everyday tasks. It's also lighter and thinner, enhancing its portability. However, its performance capabilities are more suited to general use and light engineering tasks, given its Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and integrated Intel Arc graphics. The battery life is commendable, providing around 9 hours of typical usage, which is great for users on the move.
On the other hand, the MSI Creator M14 is tailored for more demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering workloads, thanks to its powerful Intel i7-13620H processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU. It also offers a higher resolution IPS touchscreen with wider color space coverage, benefiting professionals who require color accuracy and touch interactivity. The MSI comes with more RAM and storage out of the box, and its two available RAM slots and one storage slot offer more room for future upgrades. The inclusion of Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI ports adds to its versatility for connecting external displays. However, these features come at the cost of a higher price point and reduced battery life compared to the ASUS.
In summary, if you prioritize portability, a stunning display for general use, and longer battery life, the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is the way to go. But if your work demands higher performance for intensive tasks and you value expandability and a high-resolution touchscreen, the MSI Creator M14 is the better investment, despite its higher cost and shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
Very good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
7.3/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 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
7.8/10
8.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is good.
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
8.1/10
7.5/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the MSI Creator M14 has a better screen for software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 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
Excellent
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has excellent portability, while the MSI Creator M14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$899
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has a price of $899 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED 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
7.7/10
7.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 and ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.8/10
The MSI Creator M14 and ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED 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 14 OLED and the MSI Creator M14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
MSI Creator M14
GENERAL
Price
Price
$899
$1,500
Release Date
Release Date
February 1, 2024
March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
12.2'' x 8.7'' x 0.55''
12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88''
Weight
Weight
2.87 lbs
3.53 lbs
Width
Width
12.22"
12.39"
Depth
Depth
8.74"
9.19"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Intel i7-13620H
RAM
RAM
8 GB
32 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
5
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
2
2
Storage
Storage
512 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
Arc 8-Cores
RTX 4060 (45 W)
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Integrated
Dedicated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
N/A
8 GB
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
Yes
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
Yes
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
9 Hours
4.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
75 Wh
53.5 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
14"
14"
Display Technology
Display Technology
OLED
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
1920 x 1200
2880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
600 nits
350 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
161.73 PPI
242.59 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
1019: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
0.2 ms
12.9 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
100 %
100 %
sRGB
sRGB
133 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
90 %
85 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.4/10
7.8/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
9/10
7.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
Yes
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
8/10
7.8/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
Yes
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
38.6°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
42.9°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
25.1°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
RGB
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
7/10
8/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
8/10
7.5/10
Webcam
Webcam
1080p
720p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
No
No
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
1
3
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
2
1
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
Yes
No
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
2
Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt Version
4
N/A
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
2
0
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.2
5.3
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
6E
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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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