The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is a more budget-friendly option with strong gaming performance, thanks to its AMD hardware, and decent battery life. However, it is heavier and has a lower resolution display compared to the MSI Stealth GS77. The MSI model, while more expensive, offers higher screen resolution, more RAM, and storage, making it better suited for more resource-intensive engineering work and content creation. The MSI also has a larger, brighter screen, which, along with its improved build quality and numerous ports including Thunderbolt, makes it a versatile choice for professionals on the go, though at the expense of portability due to its larger size and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has no clear advantages over the MSI Stealth GS77.
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
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 keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 is favored for general use over the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition because it offers double the RAM for multitasking, a higher resolution and quality screen for sharper and more vibrant visuals, and a better keyboard and speakers for overall user experience. The ASUS, while still adequate for general use, falls short with half the RAM, a lower resolution screen, and inferior speaker and webcam quality, although it provides a slightly better battery life and is lighter for easier portability.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
8.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Stealth GS77 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is equipped with a strong CPU and GPU combination suitable for engineering and design, and although it offers robust performance, its heavier weight and underwhelming screen resolution make it less favorable for portability and crisp visual work. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS77 also packs a high-performance CPU and GPU suitable for demanding tasks and offers a high-quality display and better portability despite being somewhat heavier, enhancing its utility for both high-level computations and detailed graphical work on-the-go.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
7.3/10
8.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
7.9/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a laptop with a screen well-suited for everyday tasks and engineering, you may lean towards the MSI Stealth GS77, as it boasts superior resolution and brightness, along with a wide color gamut that delivers precise colors for design work. However, for gaming or 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal due to their poor refresh rates which are critical for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios. While both have strengths in general and engineering uses, their screens fall short for the high-refresh demands of gamers and professionals in 3D fields.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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.
Cost
$1,500
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
The MSI Stealth GS77 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and MSI Stealth GS77 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 to have very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the MSI Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
"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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