The ASUS Zenbook 14X is a great fit if you prioritize a superior display, with its OLED panel offering high contrast and vibrant colors, and if you desire a bit more portability. It's also a bit lighter on your wallet. However, it falls behind the MSI Prestige 15 on battery life, which may matter if you're frequently on the go without access to power. The Prestige 15 also has a more powerful graphics card, making it better suited for tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or games, but it's slightly heavier and usually costs more. Both have the same amount of storage and memory, and their general construction and build quality are in a similar range. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
7.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X is somewhat better.
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.
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 14X has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X features a high-resolution display with vibrant colors, making it excellent for tasks like browsing and video streaming that benefit from such clarity and detail. Its wide color gamut ensures accurate color reproduction, essential for engineering and design work, but its lower refresh rate hampers gaming performance, where smoother motion is key. The MSI Prestige 15 offers similar benefits for general use and professional tasks requiring color fidelity but falls short for gaming due to the same limitation in refresh rate.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$777
$1,044
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X, with a high-quality OLED screen and lighter weight, offers superb color accuracy and portability, which is great for general use, though it sacrifices some battery life compared to the MSI Prestige 15. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 15 provides a larger screen and better battery longevity despite a lower-resolution display and a bit bulkier build, also making it suitable for daily tasks and productivity.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.3/10
3.9/10
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 ASUS Zenbook 14X and MSI Prestige 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X features an Nvidia MX550 GPU which, when compared to the MSI Prestige 15's Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q, is less powerful, implying that the Prestige 15 may handle gaming and 3D tasks more effectively. However, the Zenbook compensates with a higher screen refresh rate which is beneficial for smoother visual experiences in games and during 3D modeling.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and MSI Prestige 15 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
7.4/10
7.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and MSI Prestige 15 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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 14X and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops
"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 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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