The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is often less expensive and offers solid performance, making it suitable for general use and gaming. However, its battery life is moderate, and it's slightly bulkier, impacting portability. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 17 is more expensive with a larger screen and significantly better performance for 3D renderings, machine learning, and intensive engineering tasks. This laptop also includes advanced features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS, but it's heavier and larger, potentially limiting its ease of transport. Both are tailored for gaming appearance; the choice depends on the balance you prefer between cost, performance, and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers decent general performance with its AMD Ryzen 9 processor and 16GB RAM, which is suitable for everyday tasks, but its portability and battery life are just good, which could be a limitation for users on the move. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 17 has superior performance with an Intel i9 processor and 64GB RAM, excellent screen quality, and a robust build, but it is less portable and has similar battery life, making it ideal for those who prioritize power and display over ease of carrying.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
9.1/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
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
7.6/10
9.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The MSI Stealth 17 outpaces the ASUS ROG Strix G15 in engineering and design use mainly due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, greater RAM, and superior screen quality; however, it's heavier and has a larger screen, which may reduce portability compared to the more compact and lighter ASUS model. The ASUS offers decent performance for these tasks and may be more suitable for those needing to move often or who prefer a smaller device.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
7.2/10
8.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
7.1/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 17 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a well-balanced display that works well for general tasks and engineering due to its resolution and brightness, but lacks the high refresh rates needed for smooth gaming and 3D rendering. The MSI Stealth 17 also boasts a sharp and bright display which benefits general use and provides wide color coverage crucial for engineering and design work, but its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for the rapid visuals in gaming and 3D applications. Both laptops, while capable in screen quality for productivity and professional work, may fall short for enthusiasts seeking the fluid motion graphics that high refresh rates offer in gaming and 3D modeling environments.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,249
$3,899
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the MSI Stealth 17 costs $3,899.
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
"The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."
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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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