The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, often less expensive, offers a good balance for general use and creative tasks with its OLED touchscreen, high color accuracy, and a second display for multitasking. It's lighter, more portable, has a longer battery life, and high-quality speakers. Conversely, the MSI Vector GP76 is pricier and tailored for gaming and engineering due to its powerful Nvidia RTX graphics, faster screen refresh rate, and higher performance scores in 3D and machine learning tasks. However, it's heavier, less portable, with a shorter battery life and doesn't have as vibrant a display as the ASUS. Choose the ASUS for portability and creative work, or the MSI for gaming and intense computational tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for general use, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is somewhat better.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is well-suited for general use with a high-resolution OLED touchscreen, lightweight design for portability, and decent battery life, though it may not be ideal for heavy tasks due to its integrated graphics. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76, while heavier and less portable with shorter battery life, boasts a powerful dedicated GPU suitable for more graphics-intensive applications, alongside a larger screen, making it a good fit for both general and demanding uses.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
8.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is only fair.
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it features a higher-tier Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and an extremely high screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and detailed rendering. In comparison, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, while still good for such tasks, has a less powerful integrated GPU and a lower refresh rate, yet it offers a better screen quality with OLED technology.
Content Creation
8.6/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is somewhat better.
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
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the MSI Vector GP76 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
7.9/10
14.5in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the MSI Vector GP76 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo boasts a high-resolution display that's bright and vibrant, ideal for general tasks like browsing and watching videos, along with wide color gamuts essential for accuracy in engineering and design work. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76 provides a balance with good resolution and brightness for daily activities and sufficient color range for professional work but doesn't stand out particularly in any area. For gaming and 3D modeling, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and quick visual feedback.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
Poor
14.5in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,299
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
The MSI Vector GP76 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo's high-resolution OLED touchscreen with accurate color reproduction is ideal for engineering designs that require precision and color fidelity, while its portable design and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports are suited for professionals on the move. The MSI Vector GP76, with its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and larger screen, provides top-notch performance for demanding engineering simulations and designs but sacrifices portability due to its larger size and weight.
Build Quality
7.6/10
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to have 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.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the MSI Vector GP76 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 Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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