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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is generally less expensive and provides good performance for gaming, with a robust build and decent battery life. However, if you're looking for a laptop with a larger screen, higher resolution, and better overall performance for engineering and more intensive 3D and machine learning tasks, the MSI Stealth GS77 may be worth the higher price. The MSI also offers longer battery life, a higher quality keyboard, and a more color-accurate display, which can be important for creative professionals. The ASUS is more portable thanks to being lighter, but for demanding tasks and better screen quality, the MSI is the superior choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good portability
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
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
257.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 outperforms the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use as it has double the RAM for multitasking and a higher resolution and brighter screen for clearer and more vibrant visuals. Although both laptops pack the same powerful CPU and ample storage, the MSI's larger screen and superior color coverage make it better for media consumption and productivity, but this comes at the expense of portability and battery life, where the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a slight edge due to its smaller size and weight.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Stealth GS77 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is equipped with a robust CPU and GPU, providing high-end performance for engineering tasks; however, the MSI Stealth GS77, while offering similar CPU power, comes with more RAM and a higher quality display, making it a strong competitor for design work where screen details matter, despite being less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
7.7
8.3
9.1/10
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 Gaming F15 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
8.1
9.1/10
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 Gaming F15 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
6.9
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a decent balance of screen sharpness, brightness, and color, making it adequate for daily tasks like browsing and video playback. However, the MSI Stealth GS77 outperforms the ASUS with superior brightness, resolution, and color accuracy, important for professionals in engineering and design who need precise color representation and detail for their work. Yet, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and a responsive experience in fast-paced visuals, despite their resolution and panel type being acceptable.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS77 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
8.0
7.9
8.9/10
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
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming F15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth GS77 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15's Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and 144Hz screen refresh rate make it good for gaming and 3D applications, but the MSI Stealth GS77 surpasses it with a higher-tier Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a superior 240Hz screen refresh rate, enhancing the overall visual fluidity and gaming experience. While both laptops have capable CPUs and high-quality IPS screens, the Stealth GS77's screen also boasts a higher resolution, contributing to sharper and more detailed visuals.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the MSI Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming F15 | MSI Stealth GS77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 11.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 257 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
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 | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming F15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
MSI Stealth GS77
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Allen Ngo | April 2022
"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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