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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers better 3D and machine learning performance due to its more powerful graphics card, which makes it more suitable for intense gaming and engineering tasks, but it is less portable because of its higher weight. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 15 is lighter and easier to carry around, making it more suitable for users who prioritize portability. Both laptops have similar battery life, but the Zenbook has slightly higher ratings in build quality and heat management. If OLED display and touch screen functionality are important to you, the Zenbook stands out, whereas the Prestige 15 offers an IPS panel without touch capability. Choose the Zenbook for demanding tasks and better visuals, or the Prestige for everyday use and easier portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 boasts a high resolution and impressive brightness, offering vivid and sharp visuals, while the MSI Prestige 15 offers slightly less spectacular but still high-quality imagery. In engineering and design, the ASUS stands out with its superior color range, accurately reproducing a wider spectrum of colors, a feature less prevalent in the Prestige. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, meaning motion won't be as smooth compared to laptops designed specifically for those purposes.
Battery
12.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers an OLED screen with higher brightness and longer battery life, providing a visually appealing and durable option for everyday tasks, but at a heavier weight compared to the MSI Prestige 15, which is more portable due to its lighter weight and compact build despite a shorter battery life and less vibrant IPS display. Both laptops have sufficient CPU and RAM for general use, quality keyboards and speakers, while also managing heat and operating noise efficiently, making them suitable for a range of activities from browsing to productivity applications.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.3
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and MSI Prestige 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, which offers solid performance for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Prestige 15, with its Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU, also provides fair gaming capabilities but at a slightly reduced performance level compared to the Zenbook. Both laptops have a standard screen refresh rate that suits casual gaming; however, they are not optimized for high-end gaming that would benefit from higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 features a high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and a RTX GPU, coupled with an OLED screen, which makes it well-suited for engineering and design tasks that demand color accuracy and graphical power, but the laptop is heavier than the MSI Prestige 15. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 15 has an Intel i5 CPU and a GTX GPU, which are adequate for many design applications, and it boasts superior speaker quality and portability due to its lighter weight.
Content Creation
7.7
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for content creation.
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
7.5
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and MSI Prestige 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,109
$1,044
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | MSI Prestige 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $1,044 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 9.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 298 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
MSI Prestige 15
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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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