The ASUS Vivobook 16 is less expensive and offers solid performance for everyday use and moderate multitasking, with a larger screen but heavier build, which impacts portability. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs more but provides superior graphics and processing power, better suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks. It has a high-refresh-rate display, and its smaller, lighter design enhances portability. The MSI also features better connectivity options and is likely to have a shorter battery life due to its more powerful hardware. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
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 16 is only fair.
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.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
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 Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with an AMD Ryzen CPU and Vega 8 graphics, is suitable for engineering and design, offering decent screen quality and RAM for fluid multitasking. However, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio surpasses it with a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, providing superior performance for demanding tasks and better screen quality, albeit at the cost of reduced portability due to a higher weight.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
7.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 16’s screen has a resolution and panel type that provide adequate clarity and color for everyday tasks and engineering software, but its refresh rate isn't high enough to deliver the smooth visuals preferred for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers enough resolution and a quality panel that presents vibrant colors and sharp images suitable for both general computing and professional design work, but like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming and 3D because its refresh rate doesn't meet the high standard required for optimal performance in those areas. Both laptops may not satisfy gamers or 3D designers looking for fluid motion and rapid screen updates, but they can serve well for general use and precision tasks like engineering and graphic design, provided rich color representation and clear visuals are prioritized over the smoothness of motion.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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 16 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
$669
$1,432
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $669 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is acclaimed for its high-resolution, larger 16-inch screen and decent battery life, with the associated tradeoff of being less portable due to its higher weight. Conversely, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers better portability with a smaller, lighter build and superior graphics performance from its dedicated Nvidia graphics card, which might slightly compromise battery life.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook 16 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
7.3/10
7.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook 16 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
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio compare to other laptops
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
"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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