For everyday tasks, the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is a cost-effective choice with a vibrant OLED screen and solid performance, though it lacks the raw power and larger screen of the MSI Raider 18 HX. If you need a laptop for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the MSI Raider's high-end processor and top-tier Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics will serve you well, albeit at a significantly higher price point and reduced portability due to its size and weight. The MSI also offers a superior display for fast-paced motion and engineering tasks, thanks to its higher resolution and refresh rate. However, consider that the ASUS's battery life is longer, making it more suitable for on-the-go use. Ultimately, your decision should be guided by your specific performance needs and whether you prioritize portability or desktop-level power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
Excellent portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider 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
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
1000.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Raider 18 HX is 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.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
9.0/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Raider 18 HX is excellent 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
9.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider 18 HX is best in class 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.
Content Creation
7.9/10
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Raider 18 HX is excellent 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
8.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Raider 18 HX is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 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
8.1/10
9.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
1000.0 nits
The MSI Raider 18 HX has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Portability
Excellent
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has excellent portability, while the MSI Raider 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$899
$3,999
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has a price of $899 and the MSI Raider 18 HX costs $3,999.
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider 18 HX has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and MSI Raider 18 HX 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 Raider 18 HX compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
MSI Raider 18 HX
GENERAL
Price
Price
$899
$3,999
Release Date
Release Date
February 1, 2024
March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
12.2'' x 8.7'' x 0.55''
15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26''
Weight
Weight
2.87 lbs
7.94 lbs
Width
Width
12.22"
15.91"
Depth
Depth
8.74"
12.09"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Intel i9-14900HX
RAM
RAM
8 GB
32 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
5
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
2
4
Storage
Storage
512 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
2
Graphics
Graphics
Arc 8-Cores
RTX 4080 (150 W)
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
Yes
GPU Type
GPU Type
Integrated
Dedicated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
N/A
12 GB
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
Yes
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
Yes
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
9 Hours
9 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
75 Wh
99.9 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
14"
18"
Display Technology
Display Technology
OLED
Mini LED
Resolution
Resolution
1920 x 1200
3840 x 2400
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
600 nits
1000 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
161.73 PPI
251.57 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
Unknown
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
0.2 ms
3 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
100 %
100 %
sRGB
sRGB
133 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
90 %
100 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.4/10
7.4/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
9/10
5.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
Yes
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
Yes
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
8/10
8/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
Yes
Yes
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
38.6°C
38.6°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
42.9°C
42.9°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
25.1°C
25.1°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
RGB
RGB
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
7/10
7/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
8/10
8/10
Webcam
Webcam
1080p
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
No
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
No
Yes
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
1
3
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
2
2
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
Yes
Yes
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
3
Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt Version
4
4
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
2
2
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
0
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.2
5.4
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
7
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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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