If you prioritize portability and are budget-conscious, the ASUS Zenbook 14 is a practical, lighter-weight option suited for everyday tasks and moderate workloads. On the other hand, if your work involves more demanding tasks, such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, and the cost is less of a concern, the MSI Titan GT77 offers much higher performance capabilities at the expense of being bulkier and having a higher price. Remember, the Titan is typically geared towards professionals and gamers seeking peak performance, while the Zenbook balances affordability with competent performance for general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Excellent for software development
Excellent for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers adequate performance for general use with its moderate CPU and RAM, but excels in portability and battery life, making it a fair option for everyday tasks and mobility. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77 provides top-tier performance with its superior CPU and substantial RAM while also boasting a high-quality screen, but these come at the cost of lesser portability and battery life, making it very good for demanding tasks but less convenient for on-the-go usage.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
10.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is equipped with an integrated GPU that is less powerful than the MSI Titan GT77’s dedicated Nvidia RTX 4080, which is better suited for gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, the Titan GT77 features a higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals that are critical in fast-paced games, compared to the Zenbook’s lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
10.0/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is equipped with a standard processor and graphics for engineering and design use, along with an excellent OLED screen; its lighter weight and smaller size provide better portability. The MSI Titan GT77 is designed with a top-tier processor and high-end graphics for the most demanding tasks, and its Mini LED screen provides exceptional quality, but this comes at the cost of a heavier and bulkier build, affecting portability.
Content Creation
7.3/10
9.1/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.1/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its solid resolution and brightness, provides a sharp and vivid display suitable for everyday tasks and professional design work, although its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for gamers and those involved in high-motion 3D work. Conversely, the MSI Titan GT77 offers exceptional clarity and color accuracy for both daily use and demanding engineering applications, but like the ASUS, its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for gaming or 3D modeling where smoother motion is crucial. As a result, neither laptop is optimal for gaming or fast-paced 3D content creation, though they excel in general and professional use scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$5,430
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
"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 Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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