If you require top-notch performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering tasks, or intensive gaming, the MSI Raider GE76 stands out, despite its higher cost and less portability due to its size and weight. It excels in high-speed tasks and has a larger, higher resolution display with a faster refresh rate. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 13 is more affordable, lighter, and offers an OLED screen and longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and high portability needs, but it wouldn't match the MSI for highly demanding workloads. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
Excellent portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 13, with its moderate processor and RAM, smaller screen, and lighter weight, offers adequate performance for general tasks while being highly portable and having longer battery life, suitable for users on the go. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE76, with a far more powerful CPU, greater RAM, higher quality larger screen, and significant weight, is tailored for users needing top performance and better screen quality at the cost of portability and battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 13, with its integrated Vega 8 graphics and a 60Hz screen, offers moderate gaming and 3D performance suited for casual or less demanding tasks. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE76 boasts a high-powered Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and a 240Hz screen, making it a powerful choice for avid gamers and professionals working with intensive 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
9.0/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 13, with its AMD CPU and integrated graphics, is suitable for lighter engineering and design tasks and offers good portability due to its smaller size and weight. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE76 with its high-end Intel CPU and powerful Nvidia GPU excels in demanding engineering simulations and complex design work but is less portable due to its larger size and significantly heavier weight.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.3/10
8.2/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.8/10
8.6/10
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 13, with its high-resolution and bright display, offers crisp and clear visuals for tasks like web browsing and document editing, appealing for general use. For engineering and design work, the Zenbook's coverage of wide color gamuts ensures accurate color reproduction, crucial for professionals in those fields. However, its lower refresh rate can be less than ideal for 3D applications and gaming, where smooth motion and quick screen updates are essential for an optimal experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 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
Excellent
Poor
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$890
$3,552
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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