Asus or MSI: which laptop is better?
The two brands side by side with the Nov 10, 2026 check.
In November 2026, Asus has the edge in laptops: average rating 6.4 against 7.5 from MSI, with a median price of $635 against $1,249. Each one’s best models today: Asus Vivobook Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U ($445) and MSI Venture A16 16″ Ryzen 9 270 ($1,199).
See side by sideAsus
1 category won
5.7 median rating
27 models, from $280 to $3,300
MSI
3 categories won
7.8 median rating
23 models, from $978 to $1,999
MSI wins in 3 of 4 categories.
Performance
MSI winsThe best from Asus in performance
Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18″ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5090
Performance 10.0 score 9.2
$4,500
Memory and storage
MSI winsThe best from Asus in memory and storage
Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16″ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080
Memory and storage 9.8 score 9.2
$3,300
The best from MSI in memory and storage
MSI Thin 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7735HS RTX 4050
Memory and storage 10.0 score 7.7
$2,259
Screen
MSI winsThe best from Asus in screen
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18″ Core Ultra 9 290HX RTX 5090
Screen 9.8 score 9.3
$4,999
Ports and how current it is
Asus winsThe best from Asus in ports and how current it is
Asus ROG Strix G18 G815 18″ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070
Ports and how current it is 7.5 score 9.1
$2,599
The best from MSI in ports and how current it is
MSI Venture A16 16″ Ryzen 9 270
Ports and how current it is 7.5 score 8.3
$1,199
Asus and MSI side by side
| Item | Asus | MSI |
|---|---|---|
| Models in today’s catalog | 27 | 23 |
| Average rating | 6.4 | 7.5 |
| Median price | $635 | $1,249 |
| Below the normal price today | 0 | 0 |
| Where it stands out most | over $1,600 | no standout range |
| Best model | Asus Vivobook Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U, $445 | MSI Venture A16 16″ Ryzen 9 270, $1,199 |
| Cheapest | Asus CM30 10.5″ MediaTek, $200 | MSI GF63 15.6″ Core i5-10300H GTX 1650, $756 |
In which price range each one wins
| Price range | Asus | MSI | Who wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to $400 | 8 | 0 | only Asus has a model |
| from $400 to $600 | 5 | 0 | only Asus has a model |
| from $600 to $1,000 | 7 | 5 | MSI |
| from $1,000 to $1,600 | 0 | 11 | only MSI has a model |
| over $1,600 | 7 | 7 | Asus |
Who each one is for
Choose Asus to pay less (median price of $635 against $1,249); have more options (27 against 23); buy over $1,600; look at up to $400 or from $400 to $600, where only it has a model. Best model: Asus Vivobook Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U, at $445.
Choose MSI to have the highest average rating (7.5 against 6.4); look at from $1,000 to $1,600, where only it has a model. Best model: MSI Venture A16 16″ Ryzen 9 270, at $1,199.
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Frequently asked questions
Asus or MSI: which laptop is better?
In November 2026, Asus has the edge in laptops: average rating 6.4 against 7.5 from MSI, with a median price of $635 against $1,249. Each one’s best models today: Asus Vivobook Go 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7520U ($445) and MSI Venture A16 16″ Ryzen 9 270 ($1,199).
Which is cheaper, Asus or MSI?
By median price, Asus: $635 against $1,249. Its cheapest model today is Asus CM30 10.5″ MediaTek, at $200.
Which has more models, Asus or MSI?
Asus has 27 models and MSI has 23 models in the Nov 10, 2026 check.
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Where the numbers come from
Brands with 3 or more models with a price and a rating in the day’s check are included. Average rating and median price use all of the brand’s models. The order compares each model’s rating with the median rating of models in the same price range and averages it by brand. The top pick is the brand’s model that beats that rating by the most in its range.
Prices change without notice and the final amount is the one in the store. The rating comes from each model’s spec sheet; the brand does not count.
Data from Nov 10, 2026.