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The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is typically less expensive and offers a dual-screen experience with an OLED main display, known for vibrant colors and deep blacks, making it great for creative professionals who value a high-quality screen. However, it has a lower screen refresh rate than the MSI Raider GE78, making the latter more suitable for gaming and fast-paced action due to its higher refresh rate IPS display. The ASUS is also lighter, which favors portability, but with modest battery life. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE78 has more powerful hardware, including a higher-end graphics card for intensive gaming or demanding engineering tasks. It also has a larger screen but comes at a higher price point, heavier weight, and has somewhat lower portability, partially due to its size and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE78
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
9.5
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good.
The MSI Raider GE78 outshines the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 for gaming and 3D due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU and a significantly higher 240Hz screen refresh rate, which delivers smoother visuals and better gaming performance. While both have quality screens and robust CPUs, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the MSI make it the preferred choice for the most demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE78 for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE78 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers a sharp display with high resolution and brightness, making it visually appealing for activities like web browsing and watching videos. Engineers and designers will appreciate its wide color gamuts, which ensure accurate color reproduction for tasks that demand precision, like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the screen's lower refresh rate could result in less fluid motion compared to displays designed specifically for these purposes.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.8 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE78 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The MSI Raider GE78 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$4,386
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the MSI Raider GE78 costs $4,386.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.5
8.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
9.0
9.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE78 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 are both excellent for engineering and design.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 with a high-quality OLED touch screen, efficient CPU, and capable GPU is very suitable for engineering and design, but the MSI Raider GE78 surpasses it with a more powerful CPU, top-end GPU, and a larger, faster screen, essential for the most demanding tasks. Both are equipped with substantial RAM and storage for complex work, however, the MSI's superior technical specs contribute to its weight, making it less portable and noisier under load compared to the ASUS, which also features a dual touchscreen setup that may benefit creative workflows.
Content Creation
8.7
8.8
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE78 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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.
Software Development
8.3
8.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 are both very 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE78 has 6 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 Duo 15 and the MSI Raider GE78 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | MSI Raider GE78 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $4,386 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 15'' x 11.7'' x 1.13'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 6.83 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 14.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 11.73" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
MSI Raider GE78
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Allen Ngo | March 2023
"Performance-wise, the GE78 offers a significant boost over the GE77 for just slightly higher power consumption. You'll have to get the RTX 4080 or 4090 configurations to see the performance advantages, however, as the RTX 4070 is closer in performance to the older RTX 3080 Ti. In terms of design, some users might prefer the 16:9 minimalistic look of the older GE77 over the 16:10 retro-inspired GE78 and vice versa. We wouldn't call one better than the other in terms of aesthetics, but we'll give the edge to the GE78 for its stronger hinges and larger keys and clickpad."
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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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