ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-AS54 Silver
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-AS54 Silver
User feedback is mixed. Several buyers praise the laptop for its speed, display, battery life and value, especially after switching to Linux, but many note frustrations: RAM is soldered and non-upgradable, software registration and driver issues plague some units, and one unit had faulty Wi-Fi requiring a wired connection. Support has been described as unhelpful or paywalled, and an incorrect RAM specification (16 GB advertised vs 8 GB received) was reported.
Pros
- Fast with Linux
- Good battery life
- Bright and clear display
- Lightweight build
- Good value for basic tasks
Cons
- Soldered non-upgradable RAM
- Poor ASUS customer support
- Driver issues out-of-box
- Wi-Fi hardware problem requiring cable
- Incorrect RAM advertised (16GB vs 8GB)
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
The MSI Vector 16 HX is widely praised for its top-tier performance, combining an Intel Ultra 9-275HX processor and RTX 5080 graphics to handle gaming, multitasking, and creative work with ease. Users highlight the vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display, premium build quality, and excellent value for money, especially when purchased on sale. The main drawbacks are loud fan noise, even at idle, and the laptop's thick, heavy design, though many find the robust cooling and power efficiency trade-offs acceptable.
Pros
- Top-tier gaming performance
- Vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display
- Premium build quality
- Excellent value for money
- Robust cooling system
Cons
- Loud fan noise even at idle
- Thick and heavy design
- Fans spin up occasionally at idle
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-AS54 | MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.8 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | 2 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.63 kg★ | 5.96 kg |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-AS54 Silver
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average port selection (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average ram (21st percentile)
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.