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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value a high-resolution touchscreen and a longer battery life, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X could be a great choice, especially with its OLED panel providing vibrant colors and contrast. However, if you need more RAM or stronger graphics performance for tasks like gaming or 3D rendering, the MSI Vector GP76 is equipped with a more powerful GPU and double the RAM. The MSI also has a larger screen size, but with a lower resolution and lacks a touchscreen. Both are similarly priced and offer ample storage, but the ASUS is slightly lighter and thinner, which may be an advantage if you prioritize portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- 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
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.4
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers good gaming and 3D capabilities with its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a 60Hz OLED screen, which delivers detailed visuals and color accuracy. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76 is considered very good for gaming and 3D due to a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher 360Hz screen refresh rate, which translates to smoother visuals in fast-paced games.
Software Development
8.2
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
8.3
7.9
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a superior visual experience with high resolution and bright display, making text and images sharp and vivid, which is less pronounced on the MSI Vector GP76. When it comes to engineering and design, the Zenbook Pro 16X covers a broader range of colors with high accuracy, crucial for professionals who need precise color representation, while the MSI Vector GP76, although good, may not match that level of color fidelity. However, for 3D and gaming, the lower refresh rate on the Zenbook Pro 16X may lead to less fluid motion compared to what the MSI Vector GP76 could offer if it had a higher refresh rate, even though both are described as having poor screen quality in this regard.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.0
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is appreciated for general use due to its high-resolution OLED screen which offers excellent color accuracy and contrast, alongside a strong CPU and sufficient RAM for multitasking, all packed into a slim design enhancing portability and long battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76, while also providing a powerful CPU and double the RAM for more intensive tasks, is geared towards gaming with its higher performance GPU and a larger high-refresh rate screen, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a high-quality OLED screen which is beneficial for color-sensitive work in engineering and design, while the MSI Vector GP76 has a more powerful GPU and double the RAM, favoring performance in computational tasks. However, the Zenbook is thinner and lighter, making it more portable compared to the bulkier Vector GP76, which also sports a gaming laptop appearance that may not be suitable for all professional environments.
Content Creation
8.5
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and MSI Vector GP76 are both very 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.
Build Quality
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to have very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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 16X and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | MSI Vector GP76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,760 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
MSI Vector GP76
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"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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