MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition vs ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 Comparison

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MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition vs ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Delta 15 Advantage Edition and Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535, two laptops from MSI and ASUS. MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition was introduced to market in July 2021 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 was launched in July 2021. Both Delta 15 Advantage Edition and Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition Key Specs

Launched in July 2021
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
GPU: Radeon RX 6700M 10GB
8GB Ram
357 x 247 x 19 mm (14.06 x 9.72 x 0.75 inches)
Weight: 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)

ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 Key Specs

Launched in July 2021
15.6" Touchscreen - OLED, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
354 x 238 x 18.0 mm (13.94 x 9.37 x 0.71 inches)
Weight: 2 kg (4.41 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Delta 15 Advantage Edition and Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition over ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535

Weight	1.90 kg vs 2.00 kg	0.1 kg lighter
Noise Level	51 dB vs 52.8 dB	Less fan noise
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 150°	More flexible screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	14.1 TFLOPS vs 7.2 TFLOPS	Charges via USB-C type cable
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v6E vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2

Reasons to choose ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 over MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.7% vs ~76.1%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.3 mm vs 5.8 mm	1.5 mm thinner bezels
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Max Brightness	550 nits vs 290 nits	Brighter Screen
Speaker Loudness	81.1 dB vs 80 dB	Generates higher sound levels
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Touchpad Size	10.5 x 7.3 cm vs 10.5 x 6.5 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Common Strengths of ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 and MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition

Launch Dates	July 2021 vs July 2021	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 and MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition

Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition vs ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)	2 kg (4.41 lbs)
Surface Area	882 cm2 (136.7 inches2)	843 cm2 (130.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~76.1%	~79.7%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.8 mm	~4.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	150Â°

Comparison of the MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 External Dimensions

Weight

Delta 15 Advantage Edition weighs 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs), whereas the Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 weighs 2 kg (4.41 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition 1.90 kg

ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 2.00 kg

Min 0.99 kg

Average 1.94 kg

Max 3.32 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition 19.00 mm

ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 18.00 mm

Min 7.70 mm

Average 20.13 mm

Max 29.00 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 is 0.13 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition vs ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX	AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
Base Frequency	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	8	8
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon RX Vega 8	Radeon RX Vega 8
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1461	1461
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	7439	7439
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1426	1426
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	12233	12233

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( AMD Ryzen 7 5800H ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon RX 6700M 10GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
Base Clock Frequency	1489 MHz	735 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2400 MHz	1035 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	135 W	75 W
Nvidia Optimus	AMD Switchable Graphics
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	11.06 TFLOPS	5.299 TFLOPS
Memory Size	10 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	160 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2304	2560
TMUs	144	80
ROPs	64	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition has a FLOPS value of 14.1 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 ' has a FLOPS value of 7.2 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	4267 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	64 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

The Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Delta 15 Advantage Edition's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition	ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED (UM535)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	82 Wh	96 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Right
Charge Power	240 W	150 W
AC Adapter Weight	572 gramm	408 gramm

On the other hand, the Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 features a higher battery capacity of 96 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Delta 15 Advantage Edition's 82 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition 82 Wh

ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 96 Wh

Min 36.00 Wh

Average 62.07 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Delta 15 Advantage Edition and the Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition vs ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Delta 15 Advantage Edition and Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 screens have the same size of 15.6".The total usable screen area of the Delta 15 Advantage Edition is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Delta 15 Advantage Edition and Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 feature the same pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition 141 ppi

ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 141 ppi

Min 100 PPI

Average 143 PPI

Max 294.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Delta 15 Advantage Edition offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 offers a higher maximum brightness of 550 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition 290 nits

ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 550 nits

Min

60 nits

Average 319 nits

Max 1000.00 nits

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition vs ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Delta 15 Advantage Edition features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 (v5).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Delta 15 Advantage Edition and Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 have USB-A ports. Delta 15 Advantage Edition has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Delta 15 Advantage Edition and Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 have USB Type-C ports. Delta 15 Advantage Edition has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Delta 15 Advantage Edition nor Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Delta 15 Advantage Edition and Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Delta 15 Advantage Edition and Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Delta 15 Advantage Edition and Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v5
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes