The ASUS Zenbook 14X is a more budget-friendly and lightweight option with decent performance for everyday use and a high-quality OLED display. However, for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, the MSI Titan GT77 offers significantly higher performance with its advanced CPU and graphics, but it comes at a higher price and is substantially heavier, which affects its portability. The Titan also has a more extensive array of ports and a Mini LED display with higher brightness and contrast. In summary, choose the Zenbook 14X for cost-effective, portable everyday use, or the Titan GT77 for top-tier performance in specialized or heavy tasks at a premium price with less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Very good portability
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
7.6/10
8.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
5.5 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 14X is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X, with its OLED screen, satisfactory battery life, and respectable portability, makes it a solid choice for general use, incorporating a balance of performance and ease of carrying around. The MSI Titan GT77, despite being less portable due to its size and weight, offers superior power, larger storage, and a higher-quality Mini LED display, culminating in exceptional performance suited for more demanding tasks beyond general use.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
10.0/10
3.9/10
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 14X is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X, with a less powerful Nvidia MX550 graphics card and lower 90Hz screen refresh rate, is adequate for casual gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 stands out with its high-end Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a higher 144Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for demanding gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
10.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 surpasses the ASUS Zenbook 14X in power for engineering and design, thanks to a superior main processor, more memory, and a significantly stronger GPU, making it better for the most demanding tasks. However, the Zenbook 14X offers more portability and higher screen quality, important for design work, but it lacks the Titan's muscle for intensive engineering simulations and complex 3D work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
9.1/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.1/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 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 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
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 14X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X, having a good resolution and brightness, would work well for everyday activities and is suitable for detailed engineering and design work due to its accurate color representation. The MSI Titan GT77, with its exceptional resolution and brightness, offers an enhanced experience in general use and excels in color-critical engineering and design tasks because of its wider color gamuts. However, both laptops may fall short for 3D enthusiasts and gamers who prioritize high refresh rates for a smoother visual experience, as they offer lower refresh rates compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Portability
Very Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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 14X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$777
$5,430
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
"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 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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Zenbook 14X or the MSI Titan GT77
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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