The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the MSI Titan GT77 cater to different needs. For someone seeking a balance between performance and portability, the ZenBook Pro offers a midrange-priced, versatile option that's more portable and suitable for tasks like content creation. However, if you're looking for top-of-the-line performance for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, gaming or machine learning, and price is less of an issue, the MSI Titan with its higher-end components is better equipped for the job. It's important to consider that the Titan is much heavier and less portable, which could be a significant factor if you frequently travel or work remotely. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
Good portability
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
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
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
10.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
10.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very 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.
Software Development
8.2/10
9.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very 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
9.7/10
14.5in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you mainly use your laptop for everyday activities, the MSI Titan GT77's higher resolution and brightness will provide clearer and more vibrant visuals. For engineering and design tasks that demand accurate color representation, both laptops are suitable, but the Titan's better coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB means your work could look more true-to-life. However, if gaming or 3D applications are your priority, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, despite their capable resolutions and panel types.
Portability
Good
Poor
14.5in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,299
$6,975
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
The MSI Titan GT77 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its high-quality screen, balance between performance and portability, and adequate battery life, meets the demands of general use by offering the utility of dual displays for multitasking. The MSI Titan GT77, with a focus on peak performance through its robust CPU and RAM, excels in tasks requiring high computing power, but compromises on portability and battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go usage.
Content Creation
8.6/10
9.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Titan GT77 to be excellent for content creation, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the MSI Titan GT77 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 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."
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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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