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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is often significantly more expensive than the MSI Cyborg 15, but it offers better performance for general use, engineering, and creative tasks such as 3D rendering or machine learning, partly due to its higher RAM and storage capacity. It features an OLED touchscreen with a higher resolution, and the color accuracy is better for professional photo and video editing. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15 has a newer processor, and its battery life exceeds that of the ASUS during typical usage. It's more suited for gaming due to its dedicated Nvidia graphics card and hardware features like ray tracing and DLSS support. The MSI is slightly heavier and larger, but it also costs significantly less, providing solid performance at a lower price point. Your choice should depend on whether you prioritize performance and professional-grade display over gaming capabilities and budget considerations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.3
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its premium OLED display, more RAM, and high CPU performance, provides an exceptional experience for general use, although the shorter battery life and higher price reflect its premium features. In contrast, the MSI Cyborg 15 offers a good display and performance for general tasks at a more affordable price but compromises on screen quality and portability due to its larger size and heavier weight.
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its powerful processor, high amount of RAM, and superior OLED screen, excels in tasks that demand both computational power and high-quality visuals, making it very suitable for engineering and design purposes. Conversely, the MSI Cyborg 15, while still capable for engineering and design tasks with a robust processor and dedicated GPU, offers less RAM and a standard IPS screen, balancing performance with a more gaming-oriented aesthetic.
Content Creation
8.6
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for content creation, while the MSI Cyborg 15 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
8.2
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the MSI Cyborg 15 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
8.6
6.8
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo stands out for general use with its high-resolution display that offers clear, crisp visuals, as well as bright imagery, making it excellent for browsing, document editing, and media consumption. For engineering and design, the ZenBook Pro's display covers a wide range of color spectrums, ensuring that colors are rich and accurate, essential for tasks like photo editing or CAD software. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate may lead to less fluid motion compared to gaming-focused laptops, which can diminish the gaming experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo 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
Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and MSI Cyborg 15 both have good portability, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
6.7
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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
$1,299
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.2
3.8/10
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
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Cyborg 15 to be good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its high-refresh-rate OLED screen and integrated graphics, offers vibrant colors and smooth visuals suiting gaming and 3D applications, but its GPU may not handle the most demanding tasks as well as the MSI Cyborg 15 which features a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, better suited for high-intensity gaming and 3D tasks, and a high refresh rate for a fluid gaming experience with lesser screen resolution and color accuracy.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | MSI Cyborg 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.37 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 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 | 357 nits | 234 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 Pro 14 Duo
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Dominic Bayley | December 2022
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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