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Updated January 10, 2024·
To make an informed decision between the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the MSI Prestige 15, evaluate your needs first. If portability and ease of travel are paramount, the MSI Prestige 15 might be more suitable due to its smaller size and lighter weight. However, if screen real estate and immersive visuals are crucial, especially for tasks like video editing or graphic design, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 with a larger screen could serve you better. Typically, gaming, 3D work, and machine learning benefit from powerful graphics capabilities—so if these are your focus, ensure the laptop you choose has a robust graphics card and sufficient processing power. On the other hand, for general use, such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, both should suffice, but the higher cost of high-performance laptops may not be justifiable. Finally, longer battery life is significant for those who work on the go, so you may prefer the laptop with the better battery performance. Keep in mind, stronger performance can often lead to shorter battery life due to the increased power consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is rated higher for general use mainly due to a more powerful CPU, double the RAM of the MSI Prestige 15, and a larger, brighter screen with better color coverage, which enhances multitasking and visual tasks. Although the Zenbook Pro is less portable and heavier than the lighter MSI Prestige 15, which has a longer battery life, the Prestige compensates with additional features like Thunderbolt support, but it might not match the Zenbook's performance for demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.3
5.1/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and MSI Prestige 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 outperforms the MSI Prestige 15 for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it has a more powerful GPU, which is essential for these types of applications. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the superior graphics processing power of the ASUS makes it a better fit for demanding graphics tasks despite both having quality IPS displays.
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is suited for engineering and design because of its robust AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX CPU, ample 32GB of RAM, and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which provide powerful performance and graphics capabilities, paired with a high quality IPS display. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 15, while also appropriate for such tasks with its Intel i5-1240P CPU, 16GB of RAM, and Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU, offers less power and memory, but gains an edge in portability due to its lighter weight and smaller screen size.
Content Creation
8.2
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Prestige 15 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
7.9
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
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
7.2
6.8
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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, where tasks like browsing, watching videos, and document editing are common, both the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and MSI Prestige 15 provide clear and vibrant displays due to their high resolutions and brightness, making everyday activities pleasant to the eye. When it comes to engineering and design, professionals rely on precise color accuracy for their work; these laptops deliver with wide color gamuts, ensuring that designs look true to life and consistent across various devices. However, for 3D applications and gaming, the refresh rates of these laptops may not be as high as dedicated gaming laptops, leading to less fluid motion and potential screen tearing, which can detract from the immersive experience these applications aim to provide.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability, though the MSI Prestige 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$1,044
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
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Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The MSI Prestige 15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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 17 and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | MSI Prestige 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,044 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 9.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 298 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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