The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is a compelling choice for those seeking vibrant visuals with its OLED display, offering superior color accuracy and contrast, making it ideal for media consumption and general use. It's also more portable and has a longer battery life, catering to users who are always on the move. However, its performance capabilities are more suited for everyday tasks rather than demanding applications like gaming or engineering work.
On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76 is tailored for power users, particularly gamers and professionals involved in 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering tasks, thanks to its high-performance CPU and GPU combo. It also provides a faster refresh rate for smoother visuals in games and supports hardware ray tracing for cutting-edge graphics. The trade-off is its bulkier design, shorter battery life, and higher price point, which might not be as travel-friendly or budget-conscious as the ASUS.
In summary, if you prioritize portability, battery life, and an exceptional display for everyday use, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is the way to go. But if raw performance, especially for intensive tasks like gaming or engineering, is at the top of your list and you don't mind a larger, less portable device, then the MSI Vector GP76 would be the better investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
8.4/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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
8.0/10
8.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Vector GP76 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
8.8/10
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the MSI Vector GP76 for general use, and engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 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
Very Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has very good portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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
$1,249
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $1,249 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
8.0/10
8.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Vector GP76 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
7.8/10
7.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and MSI Vector GP76 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 Vector GP76 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."
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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