Choosing between the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the MSI Raider GE76 largely depends on your needs and budget. The ASUS Zenbook 14 is more affordable and offers great portability with its lightweight and slim design, making it a good choice for everyday tasks and on-the-go use. However, if you need a laptop for more demanding applications like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Raider GE76, while pricier, provides significantly higher performance with its more powerful processor and superior graphics card. The MSI also has a larger screen and a higher refresh rate which is beneficial for gaming and video editing. Battery life is another consideration, where the MSI's beefier hardware may consume more power. In summary, go for the ASUS if you prefer something lightweight and more budget-friendly for general use, and opt for the MSI if you need top-tier performance and are willing to pay more for it. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good 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 build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The MSI Raider GE76 offers a higher level of performance and quality than the ASUS Zenbook 14, with a much more powerful processor, additional RAM, and a superior screen with a faster refresh rate, which makes it very good for general use. However, the Zenbook 14's slim and light build, along with a longer battery life and an OLED display that provides excellent colors, makes it a fair choice for general use that emphasizes portability and screen quality.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
8.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE76 outperforms the ASUS Zenbook 14 in gaming and 3D tasks because it has a higher-end GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti, compared to the ASUS's integrated Iris Xe graphics, and a considerably higher screen refresh rate suited for fast-paced gaming. The ASUS, with its OLED screen, offers high screen quality but is less suited for intensive gaming due to its modest graphics capability and lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
9.0/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
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 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is good for engineering and design due to its capable CPU, sufficient RAM, and an integrated GPU that, along with a high-quality OLED screen, can handle less demanding design tasks adequately. However, the MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design because it boasts a more powerful CPU, significantly more RAM, and a top-tier dedicated GPU, along with a high-resolution IPS screen, making it well-suited for the most intensive engineering simulations and complex design work.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.4/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
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 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
7.2/10
8.2/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 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
8.3/10
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE76 for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a crisp, clear display for everyday tasks, the ASUS Zenbook 14 offers excellent resolution and brightness making it ideal, while the MSI Raider GE76 similarly excels with high resolution and luminance for enjoyable general use. For engineering and design professionals who need accurate color representation, both laptops provide strong coverage of color gamuts, ensuring that designs appear vibrant and true to life. However, for those into 3D gaming, the lower refresh rates on these laptops could mean less smooth visuals, despite their competent resolutions and panel types, which are more suited to other tasks than high-frame-rate gaming.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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
Very Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$3,552
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
"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 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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