The ASUS Zenbook 14, being significantly less expensive, is a budget-friendly option that offers an OLED screen for vibrant colors and better contrast, which is ideal for general use and media consumption. The Zenbook has a slightly larger battery, potentially offering longer use between charges. Both feature the same processor and integrated graphics, so for non-storage or RAM-intensive tasks, their performance should be comparable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
The MSI Prestige 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a crisp, bright display with high resolution making it excellent for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work such as engineering and design, due to its capacity to display a wide range of colors accurately. The MSI Prestige 14 provides a similar experience for general usage and professional design work, but may not be as vivid or true-to-color as the ASUS. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal since they lack the high refresh rates necessary for smooth, fast-paced visuals, which are critical for a more immersive experience.
Cost
$300
$1,040
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
The MSI Prestige 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, while portable and equipped with a high-quality OLED screen, has less RAM and storage, contributing to its fair general use assessment, and its battery life, keyboard, and speaker quality are rated lower compared with the MSI Prestige 14, which despite its lower screen resolution and battery capacity, is lauded for its good performance in general use due to superior RAM, storage capacity, and overall better ratings in keyboard, speaker quality, and its lighter weight enhancing its portability.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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
7.2/10
7.1/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers superior screen quality with an OLED panel and higher resolution that benefits engineering and design tasks requiring precise color and detail work, while the MSI Prestige 14 with more RAM could handle more complex projects effortlessly. Although both laptops have the same CPU and integrated GPU adequate for moderate engineering tasks, the MSI is slightly more portable due to its lower weight and slightly better battery life, but compromises on screen quality with an IPS panel at a standard resolution.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.5/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both 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
7.2/10
7.3/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and MSI Prestige 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 Zenbook 14 and the MSI Prestige 14 compare to other laptops
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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