The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is less expensive and more portable, with reasonable performance for general use and gaming. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS77 offers superior performance, especially for intensive 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks, at a significantly higher price and with reduced portability due to a larger screen and higher weight. The Stealth GS77 has a higher resolution display, more memory, and more storage, but a shorter battery life than the TUF Dash 15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
272.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 offers superior screen quality with higher resolution and color accuracy, more memory for multitasking, and a more powerful CPU, which enhances its overall performance for general use. However, the ASUS TUF Dash 15, while having a lower screen resolution and less RAM, provides better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it a good choice for those who prioritize mobility over performance.
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
7.9/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for gaming and AI, though the MSI Stealth GS77 is somewhat better.
The MSI Stealth GS77 outperforms the ASUS TUF Dash 15 in gaming and 3D due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, compared to the RTX 3060 GPU and 144 Hz screen refresh rate of the ASUS TUF Dash 15. While both have quality screens and capable CPUs, the MSI's superior graphics card and smoother display make it very well-suited for intense gaming and handling demanding 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.7/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 is ranked higher for engineering and design use primarily due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, along with double the RAM and a higher resolution screen, which translate into better performance for intensive tasks and finer detail for visual work. Conversely, the ASUS TUF Dash 15, while competent with a solid CPU, GPU, and adequate RAM for many tasks, falls short in comparison especially because of its lower screen resolution and quality, which may be less ideal for intricate engineering designs and detailed graphics work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.3/10
8.7/10
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 TUF Dash 15 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
7.4/10
8.1/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 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
7.0/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a balance with adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and color work, but it lacks a high refresh rate which is crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. The MSI Stealth GS77, with its superior brightness and resolution, is excellent for both general use and professional design tasks where color accuracy is key, ensuring vibrant and precise colors. However, both models fall short for gaming and 3D work due to the lower refresh rates, which can hinder the smoothness of fast-moving visuals that gamers and 3D professionals often require.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,150
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the MSI Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
"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."
"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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS TUF Dash 15 or the MSI Stealth GS77
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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