The ASUS Vivobook 15X is often more budget-friendly than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio. The Vivobook is lighter but has less memory capacity and processing power, making it suitable for everyday tasks or lighter workloads. On the other hand, the Stealth 14 Studio comes at a higher price but offers significantly better performance for intensive tasks such as 3D design, machine learning, and gaming due to its more powerful CPU and GPU. It also has a higher refresh rate display beneficial for smoother visuals. If portability and cost are your main concerns, the Vivobook may be suitable; however, if performance for demanding applications is imperative, the Stealth is the superior choice, albeit at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers a larger screen and longer battery life for comfortable daily activities, but its lower RAM, less powerful processor, and inferior screen resolution and color coverage make it less suited for demanding tasks compared to the MSI Stealth 14 Studio.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers better gaming and 3D experiences due to its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU known for strong gaming performance and a high screen refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals and gameplay. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15X utilizes an integrated AMD GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, delivering more modest gaming capabilities suitable for less demanding titles.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with its AMD CPU and integrated Vega GPU, is suitable for engineering and design but may fall short for demanding tasks due to less RAM and a lower-tier GPU compared to the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, which boasts a higher-end Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, resulting in very good performance for engineering and design tasks. Additionally, the MSI features more RAM and a higher-quality screen, enhancing its capability for detailed graphics work, although it may offer slightly less portability and increased operating noise compared to the ASUS.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for content creation, though the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
7.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When choosing a laptop for general use, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio's superior panel quality with higher resolution and brightness offers a clearer and more vivid display compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X. For engineering and design tasks, the MSI boasts better color accuracy as its screen covers a wider range of color gamuts, ensuring that colors are represented more precisely, an essential factor for professional design work. However, if you're focused on 3D or gaming, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, but the MSI's relatively better resolution and panel type still provide a notably improved visual experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook 15X both have good build quality, though the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$525
$1,432
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth 14 Studio to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook 15X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio compare to other laptops
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
"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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