Updated January 10, 2024·Prices updated 24 hours ago
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a large storage capacity and more RAM, which benefits performance-intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications. Its OLED touchscreen delivers higher color accuracy and contrast, making it ideal for creative professionals. However, this model is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which may impact portability. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 is lighter, has a longer battery life, and is less expensive, making it a better option for users who need something more portable and affordable for general use, but it may not handle intensive tasks as well. Both have similar build quality, but the ASUS's screen and general performance are superior, while the MSI offers better portability and value for more typical usage. 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
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
7.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo stands out for general use due to its higher-quality OLED screen with superior resolution, more RAM for smoother multitasking, and a more powerful CPU that handles tasks more efficiently. In comparison, the MSI Prestige 14 is more portable, has a longer battery life that suits on-the-go users better, and is still good for general use with a decent CPU and ample RAM for everyday tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
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.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for content creation, while the MSI Prestige 14 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
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the MSI Prestige 14 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
8.6/10
6.9/10
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a sharper image and more vibrant colors due to its higher resolution and quality panel, also providing excellent brightness which is great for various lighting environments. When it comes to engineering and design tasks, the ZenBook also shines with its wide color gamut coverage, ensuring that professionals can see accurate colors and gradients for precise work. However, for gaming and 3D applications that demand fast image refresh rates for smoother motion, both laptops fall short, but the MSI Prestige 14, despite having a good display for other tasks, might be more limiting due to the lower quality panel compared to the ASUS.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,299
$1,040
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and MSI Prestige 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a higher screen refresh rate and better GPU performance, enhancing gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Prestige 14 has a lower refresh rate and less powerful graphics, which may not handle such tasks as smoothly.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and MSI Prestige 14 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 Pro 14 Duo and the MSI Prestige 14 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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