The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is designed as a robust and slightly more budget-friendly option suitable for both gaming and general use, boasting a larger 15.6-inch display and longer battery life. It provides good performance for its price, especially with tasks that leverage the Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller 14-inch screen with a higher resolution. It also comes with a newer CPU and higher-tier Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, indicating better performance for more demanding tasks such as 3D work, machine learning, and professional engineering applications. The MSI Stealth typically has a higher cost associated, so if budget is a concern, you may prefer the ASUS. However, if you need top-tier performance and portability for intensive tasks, the MSI Stealth might be worth the extra investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
Very good for engineering and design
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.5/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15's Intel i7 CPU, RTX 3060 GPU, and full HD screen make it a solid choice for engineering and design, but the MSI Stealth 14 Studio's newer and slightly more powerful CPU, superior RTX 4060 GPU, and higher resolution screen with better color coverage give it an edge in tasks requiring more intense graphical power and sharper visuals. While both are portable, the MSI has a higher portability due to its lower weight and smaller size, despite both having comparable RAM and similar build features, the MSI's better screen and graphical capabilities are what make it stand out for engineering and design tasks.
Screen Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio have panel types, resolutions, and brightness levels that ensure clear and sharp images, making them suitable for everyday tasks and professional design work. Both laptops boast wide color gamuts, providing the color accuracy required for engineering and design applications, where precise color reproduction is crucial. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D work due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenes and may not meet the demands of high-frame-rate gaming or intensive 3D rendering.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 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.
Cost
$1,150
$1,432
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is equipped with a capable CPU and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, offering a larger screen and longer battery life which is ideal for extended use without recharging, though it's heavier and not as color-accurate as some alternatives. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio also has a strong CPU and the same amount of RAM but boasts a higher-resolution screen with better color accuracy and is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, however, this comes with a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
7.8/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS TUF Dash 15 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.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.9/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS TUF Dash 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS TUF Dash 15 both have 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 TUF Dash 15 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio compare to other laptops
"The Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR is a laptop with mobile RTX 3070 and acceptable battery life. The Asus TUF Dash F15 was made for high-performance applications like video editing, rendering, and gaming. The laptop can manage the latter in QHD resolution and at high to maximum settings. However, the focus isn't on maximum performance, but instead, it's about a compromise between performance and portability."
"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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