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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is less expensive, more portable, and offers a higher refresh rate ideal for quick movements on-screen, making it suitable for gaming on the go. Its smaller size and lighter weight contribute to its portability but come with a somewhat smaller battery capacity. In contrast, the MSI Stealth GS77 is more expensive and significantly heavier, making it less portable, but it has a larger screen, which is better for productivity and multimedia use, and a larger battery capacity, which may translate to longer use on a single charge. The Stealth GS77 also has a more robust general use and engineering performance, which might better suit demanding applications and tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
- Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
8.3
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS77 for general use, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, both the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the MSI Stealth GS77 offer very good screen quality. For users engaged in engineering and design, these laptops provide accurate color representation crucial for precision work. However, for gaming and working with 3D applications, their screens may not refresh quickly enough to provide the smoothest visual experience, which can be a limitation for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 has 6 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
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is appreciated for general use due to its high-quality display, strong CPU, and portability with its 2-in-1 convertible design, whereas the MSI Stealth GS77 is favored for its superior RAM capacity and larger screen size, balancing strong performance as well as good build and speaker quality despite being less portable due to greater weight and size. Both laptops offer ample storage, efficient heat management, and their screens provide vivid colors and brightness, but the ASUS stands out for users who prioritize a smaller, more versatile unit with touch capability, while the MSI offers a more traditional, larger gaming laptop experience with a higher capacity battery.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out in engineering and design use due to its high-quality AMD CPU, capable Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, ample RAM, and vibrant, high-resolution touchscreen that enhances interactivity and color accuracy, all packed into a portable 2-in-1 convertible form. In contrast, the MSI Stealth GS77 delivers robust performance with its powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, doubled RAM for intensive multitasking, and a larger, high-refresh-rate screen that sacrifices some portability for a more expansive display and enhanced multitasking in professional work settings.
Content Creation
8.2
8.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for content creation.
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.
Software Development
8.0
8.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and MSI Stealth GS77 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$2,499
$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 GS77 costs $2,499.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the MSI Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Flow X13 | MSI Stealth GS77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,500 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 11.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Flow X13
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Sebastian Bade | February 2021
"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."
MSI Stealth GS77
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Allen Ngo | April 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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