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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the MSI Cyborg 15 depends on your preferences and needs. If a high-quality display is important for you, the ASUS has an OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, which is excellent for tasks like photo editing or media consumption. However, if you're interested in gaming or tasks that require a powerful graphics card, like 3D rendering or machine learning, the MSI with its RTX graphics card will perform much better. The MSI also has slightly longer battery life. Both have similar weight, but the MSI is slightly heavier and less portable due to its larger screen. Consider what you value most: display quality and portability with the ASUS, or graphics performance and a bit longer battery life with the MSI. Both are priced similarly and provide ample storage and memory for standard use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair.
The MSI Cyborg 15 offers better gaming and 3D performance than the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED due to its stronger Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz. While the Zenbook has a high-quality OLED display, the Cyborg's advantages are more significant for tasks that require high graphics processing power and smooth visuals.
Screen Quality
8.6
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED boasts an OLED panel with high resolution and brightness, which makes it excellent for general use and for professionals in engineering and design who require accurate colors and sharp details. On the other hand, its refresh rate may not be high enough to satisfy gamers or 3D artists who need smooth motion for fast-paced action. The MSI Cyborg 15, while providing satisfactory performance for everyday tasks and some creative work, may fall short on providing the color accuracy and high refresh rates desired by engineers, designers, and gamers alike.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Cyborg 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
6.7
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has good build quality, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$999
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $999 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.3
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a high-quality OLED screen with better color coverage and higherresolution, which alongside its lighter weight makes it ideal for general use with an emphasis on portability and viewing experience. Meanwhile, the MSI Cyborg 15 boasts a more powerful main processor and dedicated graphics, paired with a superior battery life, catering to those who need more robust performance for a slight trade-off in display quality and increased weight.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED stands out for engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED screen, which offers superior color accuracy and brightness, making it ideal for detailed visual work, and its capable processor coupled with integrated graphics that support everyday engineering tasks while maintaining good portability.
Content Creation
7.6
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and MSI Cyborg 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
7.5
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and MSI Cyborg 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED | MSI Cyborg 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.44 lbs | 4.37 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.67" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.88" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 376 nits | 234 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
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Matthew Buzzi | September 2023
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
MSI Cyborg 15
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Sascha Mölck | April 2023
"The focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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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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