When choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, consider how you plan to use the laptop. The ASUS is more budget-friendly and suitable for everyday tasks like browsing, office applications, and light media consumption, with the advantage of being more lightweight for travel. On the other hand, the MSI, while more costly, offers high performance suitable for intensive uses such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming; however, it's heavier, which may affect portability. Battery life typically follows suit, with performance-focused models like the MSI having shorter battery life compared to more basic models like the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
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
6.9/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 offers decent CPU performance and enough RAM for everyday tasks, with respectable screen quality and good portability due to its small size and lighter weight, but its battery life may not last through a heavy workday. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with a more powerful CPU and larger RAM, excels at more demanding applications, boasts a superior screen, and has longer battery life, though it's less portable and might be more suitable for a stationary work environment where high performance is needed.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, while offering a solid balance between performance and cost, usually comes with a modest GPU and a standard refresh rate screen, making it decent for casual gaming and 3D applications but not ideal for more demanding tasks. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio typically includes a high-end GPU and a higher refresh rate display, ensuring smoother and more detailed graphics which are essential for immersive gaming and intensive 3D modeling.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
9.1/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, while capable for casual use, may fall short for demanding engineering tasks due to less powerful CPU and GPU, compared to the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, which is equipped with higher-end hardware suitable for intensive design work, although this power comes at the cost of reduced portability and potentially more operating noise. The Vivobook's smaller screen size might not display intricate designs as clearly as the Stealth's larger, higher-quality screen, but it does offer a more compact form factor and could have a quieter operation suitable for everyday tasks.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.5/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8/10
8.2/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.3/10
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, with its average resolution and brightness, is adequate for day-to-day tasks like web browsing and video streaming. However, for engineering and design work, its limited color gamut doesn't deliver the precision required for professional color work. When it comes to gaming or 3D modeling, the lower refresh rate of the Vivobook does not provide the smooth visuals that these applications demand, causing a less immersive experience.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
$2,900
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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 Vivobook 14 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
ASUS Vivobook 14
MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
GENERAL
Price
Price
$421
$2,900
Release Date
Release Date
March 1, 2023
March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7''
15.8'' x 11.4'' x 0.94''
Weight
Weight
3.09 lbs
6.15 lbs
Width
Width
12.79"
15.75"
Depth
Depth
8.42"
11.4"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel i5-1235U
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
RAM
RAM
8 GB
32 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
4
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
1
2
Storage
Storage
256 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
2
Graphics
Graphics
Iris Xe
RTX 4080 (150 W)
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
Yes
GPU Type
GPU Type
Dedicated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
12 GB
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
Yes
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
Yes
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
7 Hours
6 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
42 Wh
99.9 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
14"
18"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
1920 x 1080
2560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
240Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
250 nits
305 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
157.35 PPI
167.72 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
985: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
Unknown
17.6 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
50 %
96 %
sRGB
sRGB
67 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
50 %
86 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7/10
8/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
8.5/10
6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
Yes
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
7.5/10
7.5/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
49.2°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
54°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
35.4°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
N/A
RGB
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
6.8/10
8.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
6/10
8/10
Webcam
Webcam
720p
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
Yes
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
No
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
No
Yes
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
3
2
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
1
2
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
No
Yes
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
3
Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt Version
N/A
4
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
1
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.1
5.4
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
5
7
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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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