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Updated June 22, 2024·
For a balance of performance and portability with a stunning OLED display suited for general use and creative tasks, the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is a strong choice. It offers a high-resolution screen with vibrant colors and wide color gamut coverage, making it excellent for media consumption and light photo editing. The laptop's powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and dedicated Intel Arc graphics provide smooth performance for everyday tasks and some light gaming or engineering work. The 120Hz refresh rate enhances the visual experience for fast-moving content. However, it's heavier and has a larger footprint, which might affect its portability. On the other hand, the MSI Modern 14 is more budget-friendly and notably lighter, making it a better option if you prioritize portability and are looking for a reliable machine for general office tasks, web browsing, and casual use. Its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and integrated Vega graphics are capable of handling basic computing needs efficiently. The battery life is decent, and the laptop's compact design makes it easy to carry around. However, its display isn't as advanced as the ASUS, with a standard IPS panel and lower resolution, which might not be as satisfying for media enthusiasts or professionals who require color accuracy. In summary, if you value a superior display, better performance for light creative work, and don't mind a bit of extra weight, go for the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED. If you need a lightweight, cost-effective laptop for everyday tasks and value portability, the MSI Modern 14 would be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Modern 14
- The MSI Modern 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.0
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and MSI Modern 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is somewhat better.
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
7.9
6.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is good for engineering and design, while the MSI Modern 14 is only fair.
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
7.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is very good for content creation, while the MSI Modern 14 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
7.8
7.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and MSI Modern 14 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is somewhat better.
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
8.6
6.4
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a better screen than the MSI Modern 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Modern 14 has 6 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Modern 14 and ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED both have very good portability, though the MSI Modern 14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$999
$748
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a price of $999 and the MSI Modern 14 costs $748.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.2
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and MSI Modern 14 are both good for general use.
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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and MSI Modern 14 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 Modern 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED | MSI Modern 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $748 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.7'' x 0.63'' | 12.7'' x 8.7'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.08 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.92" | 12.68" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.72" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 39 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 600 nits | 311 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Rtings
Alexander Tozzi, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | October 2023
"The MSI Modern 14 is okay for school use. It's very compact, so it's easy to carry around. It has a sharp display, a spacious keyboard, and a reasonably large touchpad. Its Intel 13th Gen CPU and integrated graphics can handle general productivity tasks like text processing and web browsing; however, don't expect to do anything intensive like 3D modeling or physics simulations. Unfortunately, the battery lasts less than five hours of light use, and the display doesn't get bright enough to combat glare."
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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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