Choosing between the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio involves trade-offs between price, performance, and form factor. The ASUS is at a premium price point, offers powerful AMD Ryzen 9 and RTX 4070 components suitable for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D, and engineering software, and it's a 2-in-1 convertible which means it functions as both a laptop and a tablet, offering flexibility in its use case. However, it is less portable due to its weight. The MSI, at a lower price point, provides an Intel i7 processor with RTX 4060 graphics which are capable for general use and some gaming but may fall short for the most intensive applications. The MSI is more portable, also having a slightly larger screen, but is not a convertible device, which limits its versatility compared to the ASUS. Ultimately, if budget is a primary concern and your tasks are not extremely hardware-intensive, the MSI might serve well, otherwise, for top performance and 2-in-1 flexibility, the ASUS has the edge despite its higher price and lesser portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Software Development
8.0/10
7.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for software development, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.6/10
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for general use and engineering due to its high-resolution display, providing crisp text and detailed images, and its coverage of wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction essential for design work. However, its poor refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is crucial. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers a good balance of resolution and color accuracy for general tasks and creative work but similarly falls short for gaming and 3D due to a less-than-ideal refresh rate.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has 5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$1,432
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
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.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 excels in gaming and 3D with its AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, a high-resolution touchscreen, and a 165Hz refresh rate, which provides fluid visuals and quick input response. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio, on the other hand, is also suitable for similar tasks with its Intel i7 CPU, Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, and matches the 165Hz screen refresh rate for smooth gameplay, though without the touchscreen functionality.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for engineering and design with its high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and top-tier Nvidia RTX GPU, complemented by a sharp, high-resolution touchscreen that offers both tablet and laptop functionality; on the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, while also powerful with an Intel CPU and a formidable Nvidia RTX GPU, provides a slightly larger non-touch screen and may appeal for its premium build quality and higher portability, despite a lower screen resolution and color range. Both laptops share robust processing and graphics capabilities, ample RAM, and solid-state storage, which are very important for engineering and design work, while the ASUS might be preferred for its display and 2-in-1 versatility, and the MSI for its build and portability, with keyboard and speaker quality, as well as operating noise, being additional considerations.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
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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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