The ASUS Zenbook 14X comes with a lower midrange price and is lighter and more portable, making it suitable for general use and on-the-go tasks; however, its performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning may not be as strong. Conversely, the MSI GE66 Raider, while often significantly more expensive and heavier, offers higher performance with its more powerful processor and GPU, making it better suited for gaming, 3D tasks, and intensive engineering work, but at the cost of portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
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
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X's combination of an efficient processor, ample RAM, high-quality OLED screen, and moderate weight makes it a versatile laptop, good for tasks ranging from document editing to multimedia consumption, attractive particularly for those prioritizing a balance between performance and portability with decent battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
8.6/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is only fair.
The MSI GE66 Raider boasts a top-tier Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, providing smooth, high-quality visuals during gaming and 3D rendering, whereas the ASUS Zenbook 14X, with its Nvidia MX550 GPU and lower refresh rate, offers less graphical performance suitable for less demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
9.1/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
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
7.6/10
8.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.4/10
8.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the MSI GE66 Raider for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X and MSI GE66 Raider both offer crisp visuals and comfortable brightness with their high-resolution displays and panel types, making it easy on the eyes for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops present a wide color spectrum, ensuring designers and engineers see accurate and vibrant colors which is crucial for their detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may not provide as smooth an experience as other laptops designed specifically for these purposes, affecting the visual fluidity and responsiveness that gamers and 3D professionals seek.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$777
$3,199
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Zenbook 14X or the MSI GE66 Raider
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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