Considering your emphasis on price, if cost is a major factor for you, the ASUS Zenbook 14 stands out as it's often significantly less expensive than the MSI Prestige 15. However, if you require more storage and memory, the MSI Prestige 15 comes with double the storage and memory of the ASUS. In terms of graphics, the MSI's dedicated Nvidia graphics card is better suited for tasks like video editing or gaming, as opposed to the integrated graphics in the ASUS. The ASUS has a higher resolution OLED screen, which is typically more vibrant than the IPS screen on the MSI, making it potentially a better choice for media consumption. Also, the ASUS is lighter and might be more portable, but this comes with a tradeoff in screen size, as it has a 14-inch screen compared to the MSI's 15.6-inch. Ultimately, your decision should align with what matters more to you: cost savings with the ASUS versus better performance and larger screen with the MSI, especially if you're dealing with more intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3/10
6.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14's high resolution and brightness, along with its panel type that offers sharp and vivid colors, make it a great option for general use and detailed engineering or design work, where accurate color representation from wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the laptop's screen is less ideal due to a lower refresh rate that can make fast-paced visuals less smooth. The MSI Prestige 15, while also offering a good screen for a variety of tasks, provides slightly less color accuracy and brightness compared to the ASUS, making it a solid but not exceptional choice for both general use and professional creative work.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$1,044
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
The MSI Prestige 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use.
While the ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a superior OLED screen with remarkably high brightness and excellent color coverage making it visually compelling, the MSI Prestige 15 comes out ahead with its higher RAM for smoother multitasking, dedicated graphics card that enhances performance for graphic-intensive tasks, and a larger screen that, despite being an IPS panel with lower brightness, still provides good color accuracy and comfortable viewing. Furthermore, the Prestige 15's advantage in battery capacity along with its larger storage capacity justifies its slightly lesser portability due to increased weight and size, catering to users who prioritize comprehensive functionality and prolonged usage over ultra-mobility.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
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
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has integrated graphics and a high refresh rate screen, making it suitable for casual gaming but not for demanding 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 15 includes a dedicated Nvidia graphics card with a lower screen refresh rate, providing better gaming and 3D performance but potentially less smooth visuals in fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.2/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for engineering and design.
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
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 15 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
7.2/10
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 15 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
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and MSI Prestige 15 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 15 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 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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