The Asus Vivobook 17 offers affordability and a large screen suitable for general use and multimedia, but its performance may lag behind in demanding tasks compared to the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio. The MSI laptop, while more costly, is designed for high-end performance, excelling in engineering, 3D design, machine learning, and gaming. It usually provides superior graphics and speed, but you'd sacrifice some battery life and portability due to its powerful components. If your work or hobbies require intensive software, the investment in the MSI could be worthwhile; for everyday tasks and budget-friendliness, the Asus should suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
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
7.0/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers sufficient CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, along with a decent screen but trades off some portability due to its size and may have a shorter battery life; meanwhile, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with a higher-quality CPU and more RAM, provides smoother performance and a superior screen for multimedia and more demanding tasks, yet it is less portable and can be more expensive. While both provide ample storage and quality keyboards, the MSI typically has better speakers, manages heat efficiently, and operates quieter, adding to its premium status suitable for a wider range of activities beyond general use.
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
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17, while capable, has a less powerful graphics processing unit (GPU) and a lower screen refresh rate, which may not deliver the smoothest experience in high-end gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is equipped with a top-tier GPU and higher refresh rate display, offering a premium visual experience and rendering power essential for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
9.1/10
6.2/10
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 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17, while a decent choice, may not handle demanding engineering software as smoothly as the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, which boasts superior CPU, RAM, and GPU capabilities, ensuring efficient processing and complex task handling. The MSI also offers a higher screen quality for detailed visuals, although it is less portable and might have a louder operating noise compared to the lighter, quieter ASUS, which could still be suitable for less intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.5/10
6.2/10
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 17 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
6.9/10
8.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.2/10
8.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 17 provides an adequate display that offers a satisfactory level of detail and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and productivity applications; similarly, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio delivers higher resolution and brightness, enhancing the visual experience. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio's screen excels for engineering and design, with a wide color gamut that ensures accurate color representation, crucial for tasks requiring color precision, whereas the ASUS Vivobook 17's narrower color gamut makes it less ideal for professional color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is a priority, both the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio fall short due to lower refresh rates, which are key for fluid gameplay and animation, despite their other display attributes.
Portability
Good
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$429
$2,900
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 17 or the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
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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