MSI B8VG 15″ (9S7-158N31-450) vs ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Comparison summary
- ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is outright better laptop for gaming but MSI B8VG 15″ is a bit better deal.
- For performance ROG Flow Z13 has a lot superior processor. It also has more memory.
- For displaying graphics B8VG has a better graphics card.
- B8VG has a bigger screen. For carrying ROG Flow Z13 is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- B8VG has a larger SSD for storage.
MSI B8VG 15″ (9S7-158N31-450)
ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Compare specifications
| MSI B8VG 15″ (9S7-158N31-450) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 8gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon 8060S |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 13.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) | Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5 lbs (2.27 kg) | 2.65 lbs (1.2 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.15 x 10.21 x 1.01 inches | 11.81 x 8.03 x 0.51 inches |
| (35.94 x 25.93 x 2.57 cm) | (30 x 20.4 x 1.3 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 8, 2026 | September 23, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,579.00 | $2,689.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,579.00 | $2,689.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 12 h agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 12 h agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI B8VG 15″ (9S7-158N31-450)
ASUS ROG Flow Z13
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MSI B8VG 15″ (9S7-158N31-450) summary
MSI B8VG is attractively priced Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 4070 video card that is superb well-suited for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 40% of the games published this year. The laptop doesn't have the best AMD processor plus also less memory than competitors for its price. Quad HD resolution is excellent for the 15″ 165 Hz IPS screen. The 4000gb SSD storage is a very good amount. It is reasonably weighted enough at 5 lbs (2.27 kg).
msi 2024 Gaming Laptop Katana AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS 8-Core NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8 GB 64 GB DDR5 4 TB SSD 15.6" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Win11 Home Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 Numeric Keypad 720p HD Camera
Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS 8-Core Processor (Up to 5.2 GHz, 16 MB Smart cache | 8 Cores| 16 Threads) Stream and multitask effortlessly with your gaming laptop.
Graphics and Memory and Storage: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 | 64GB DDR5 5600MHz | 4TB PCI-E NVMe M.2 SSD,Make game graphics silky smooth
Display: Stunning 15.6" WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS 300 nits Anti-glare | DCI-P3 100% | 165Hz | Thin Bezel LCD giving you more viewing area and less clutter, on a crystal-clear HD screen.
Connection and Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C support DisplayPort / 5Gbps | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A support 5Gbps | 1x USB 2.0 Type-A | 1x RJ-45| 1x HDMI v2.1 | 1x Headphone and microphone combo jack
Feature: Windows 11 Home; Fullsize Four-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard with Numpad; 720p HD Camera53.5 Whr 3-cell lithium-ion battery; 14.13 x 10.20 x 0.98 inches, 4.96 lbs; Black; 200 AC Adapter, 32GB USB Drive included.
ASIN: B0H2LM3XNV
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 summary
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is a good value portable Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the Radeon 8060S graphics card that is exceptional great for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a remarkable AMD processor and plenty of RAM for its price. It is quite portable at only 2.65 lbs (1.2 kg). Only Quad HD resolution is underwhelming for the 13″ display. The 1000gb SSD storage is reasonable leaves room for improvement.
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 2.5K 180Hz 3ms ROG Nebula Touchscreen 13.4" Convertible 2-in-1 Gaming Notebook, AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395, 64GB LPDDR5X RAM 1TB SSD, Wi-Fi7, Off Black, w/USB Hub, W/GaLiMu
✔【Screen】 13.4-inch 2.5K QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 16:10 touch screen with a 180Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut;
✔【Memory & Storage】 64GB LPDDR5X-8000 MHz and 1TB Solid State Drive (SSD) storag;
✔【Processor】 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (16 Cores / 32 Threads, 3.0 GHz up to 5.1 GHz), with a built-in NPU delivering up to 50 TOPS for local AI workloads;
✔【Graphics】 Integrated AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics;
✔【Connectivity】 2 x USB4 Type-C ports (supporting DisplayPort and Power Delivery up to 40Gbps),1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port,1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL port,1 x MicroSD card reader (UHS-II),1 x 3.5mm audio combo jack, Wi-Fi7, Bluetooth 5.4;
✔【Operating System】 Windows 11
ASIN: B0HKTB65X6