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Updated August 21, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED offers a vibrant OLED display with a higher resolution and better color coverage, making it ideal for visual tasks and general use, though it has a larger footprint and heavier build which may impact portability. Its performance is solid for everyday tasks and some engineering work, supported by a capable Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Intel Arc graphics. The battery life is commendable, ensuring all-day usage. In contrast, the MSI Creator M14 is designed with content creation and intensive tasks in mind, featuring a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a substantial 32GB of RAM, which will serve you well in 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It has a touchscreen and a more robust port selection, including Thunderbolt ports, but sacrifices some battery life and has a lower refresh rate screen, which might not be as smooth for fast-paced content. If you prioritize a superior display and longer battery life for general use and some light engineering tasks, the ASUS is a strong contender. However, for more demanding graphics work, gaming, and machine learning applications, the MSI's superior performance justifies its higher price and slightly reduced portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good 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 keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.3
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
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 16 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.
Screen Quality
8.6
7.5
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for general use, gaming and AI, 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
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 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.
Cost
$999
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a price of $999 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.0
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 16 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.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.4
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 16 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
8.0
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator M14 and ASUS Vivobook S 16 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
7.8
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 and ASUS Vivobook S 16 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED to have very good portability, while the MSI Creator M14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The MSI Creator M14 and ASUS Vivobook S 16 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 16 OLED and the MSI Creator M14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED | MSI Creator M14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | March 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.7'' x 0.63'' | 12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.92" | 12.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.72" | 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 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 600 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 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 | |
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 | Yes | 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 | |
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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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