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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers versatility with its 2-in-1 convertible feature being both a laptop and a tablet, suitable for those who desire flexibility in usage. It houses an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS processor and an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which can handle intensive tasks but may fall slightly short for extreme gaming or professional 3D rendering compared to the MSI. With a larger 16-inch display, better battery setup, and a higher weight, it leans towards users who prioritize screen real estate and battery life over portability. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio, on the other hand, is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller 14-inch screen, making it a better option for on-the-go users. The Intel i7-13620H processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU generally grant better performance in demanding applications and games. However, its smaller battery could mean more frequent charging. Deciding between the two depends on whether you value flexibility and battery life (ASUS) or superior performance and portability (MSI) for a similar cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X16.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.5
7.6
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a balance of high resolution and bright display, enhancing visual clarity and comfort during daily tasks, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio also provides a sharp and bright display but may not offer the same level of detail or vibrancy. In the context of engineering and design, the ASUS stands out with its wider color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color representation crucial for professional creative work, whereas the MSI still renders colors well but might not match the fidelity needed by color-critical applications. When it comes to Gaming and 3D, the ASUS falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which can limit the smoothness and responsiveness in fast-paced visual content, whereas the MSI, despite its good resolution and panel type, also struggles in providing the high refresh rate gamers and 3D professionals prefer for a fluid visual experience.
Build Quality
8.5
7.6
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
$1,300
$1,520
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,520.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for general use due to its larger and higher-quality touch-enabled screen, making it versatile for both productivity and entertainment, while also having a larger battery capacity for extended use between charges. Conversely, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is highly portable due to its lighter weight and more compact size, with the added bonus of a newer CPU and better graphical performance which may be beneficial for more demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.6
7.8
7.2/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 and a high-refresh-rate screen, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications; although it has a slightly larger and higher-resolution screen which can enhance gaming and productivity. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio also boasts strong gaming and 3D performance with an Nvidia RTX 4060 and a similar refresh rate screen but focuses on a smaller form factor for improved portability, at the expense of screen resolution and battery capacity compared to the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.5
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, and strong Nvidia RTX GPU, coupled with a high-quality touchscreen display, which can benefit designers requiring precision and interactivity. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio also excels in these applications with an advanced Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU along with a high-resolution display, and while slightly more portable, it lacks the touchscreen capability of the ASUS model.
Content Creation
8.0
7.9
8.1/10
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 X16 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.
Software Development
7.7
7.4
8.1/10
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 X16 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are both 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS ROG Flow X16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Flow X16 | MSI Stealth 14 Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,520 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.76'' | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 12.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
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 X16
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Christian Hintze | June 2023
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
MSI Stealth 14 Studio
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Francisco Lahoz | June 2023
"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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