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The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a high-resolution OLED touchscreen, more storage, and RAM, which is excellent for creative professionals or multitasking, but it is less portable and slightly more expensive. The MSI GF65 Thin, on the other hand, features a dedicated gaming GPU and higher screen refresh rate, making it more suited for gaming, yet with less storage and RAM; plus, it's more affordable and has a larger screen, but with lower resolution and without touch capabilities. Choose ASUS for demanding productivity tasks and portability, and MSI for gaming and a tighter budget. 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
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI GF65 Thin
- The MSI GF65 Thin has no clear advantages over the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo.
Key differences
General Use
8.6
6.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo excels in general use with a higher-end CPU, more RAM, superior OLED screen with high resolution and color accuracy, better portability with longer battery life, and quieter operating noise, while the MSI GF65 Thin, being equipped with a standard IPS display and lower capacity battery, is rated fair due to its lesser screen quality, less RAM, and shorter battery life, despite having a dedicated GPU that exceeds the ASUS's integrated graphics for gaming. Both are portable, but the ZenBook offers a more compact and lighter form factor which contributes to its general use suitability.
Engineering and Design
8.5
6.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and an OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, making it very good for demanding engineering and design tasks that require significant processing power and detailed visuals. In contrast, the MSI GF65 Thin has a capable, but less powerful CPU, less RAM, and an IPS screen with lower resolution and color accuracy, making it suitable for engineering and design, but not as exceptional in handling intensive tasks and as visually detailed as the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.6
6.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
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 GF65 Thin is only fair.
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
6.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
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 GF65 Thin is only fair.
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
262.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the MSI GF65 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo's higher resolution and brightness provide clear and vibrant visuals, making it excel in displaying text and images sharply, whereas the MSI GF65 Thin's lower resolution and brightness result in a less vivid display. In engineering and design, the ZenBook Pro 14 Duo shines with superior color coverage essential for accurate color work, but the MSI GF65 Thin's limited color gamuts may not satisfy professionals' need for precision. In the realm of Gaming and 3D, the lower refresh rate of the ZenBook Pro 14 Duo can lead to less fluid motion compared to laptops designed for gaming, while the MSI GF65 Thin, despite fair resolution, doesn’t offer the high refresh rates required for the smoothest gaming experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI GF65 Thin has 4.5 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
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and MSI GF65 Thin 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 GF65 Thin 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 GF65 Thin costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
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
The MSI GF65 Thin and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is better for gaming and 3D applications because it has a high-quality OLED screen with a sharper image, whilst the MSI GF65 Thin, despite having a higher screen refresh rate, has a lower resolution IPS screen. Additionally, the ASUS has a more powerful CPU and GPU combination, which is critical for gaming and 3D performance, whereas the MSI's specifications are more modest in comparison.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the MSI GF65 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | MSI GF65 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-10500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 51 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 | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
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 GF65 Thin
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Allen Ngo | March 2021
"The MSI GF65 Thin offers a GeForce RTX 3060 on a budget. The MSI GF65 is a relatively inexpensive RTX 3060 laptop and, perhaps not coincidentally, it also comes with a slower-than-average RTX 3060 GPU. Other laptops we've tested thus far with the same GPU are about 10 to 15 percent faster. CPU performance is also slightly slower than average unless if users decide to enable Cooler Boost mode. Colors, black-white response times, Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort are either average or completely omitted. Gamers who want to maximize performance-per-dollar without sacrificing RAM or SSD upgradeability will find the lightweight MSI GF65 attractive."
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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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