The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is a budget-friendly option and is more affordable than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, which comes at a higher price point with more advanced features. If you need a laptop primarily for everyday use like browsing, office tasks, and video streaming, the Vivobook can be an efficient choice since it's also light and has adequate battery life. However, if your work involves more demanding applications, such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, then the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, with its high-performance processor and powerful graphics card, is the better choice despite its additional cost and slightly heavier build. It also offers a higher-resolution screen with a faster refresh rate, which is conducive to both creative tasks and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers modest specifications with an AMD Ryzen 3 processor and 8GB of RAM, suitable for basic tasks and enhanced by its very good battery life and excellent heat management, which alongside its light weight, makes it a highly portable option. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is powered by a more robust Intel i7 processor and 16GB of RAM, better for demanding applications, and it features a higher screen quality, but this comes at the cost of lesser battery life and portability, alongside managing heat and noise less effectively.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.8/10
3.5/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is less suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its basic AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio excels with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high 165Hz refresh rate, essential for smooth and detailed gaming visuals.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
8.5/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
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 Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with an entry-level AMD Ryzen CPU and Radeon 610M GPU, lower RAM, and a basic screen, lacks the performance needed for demanding engineering and design tasks. In comparison, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio boasts a more powerful Intel i7 CPU, Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, double the RAM, and a higher-quality screen, making it far more capable of handling intensive software typical in engineering and design workloads.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.9/10
4.1/10
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 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 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
6.4/10
7.4/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 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
6.2/10
7.6/10
14.0in
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 Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 may offer adequate clarity and brightness for daily tasks like browsing and document editing but might lack the high resolution and vividness that the MSI Stealth 14 Studio provides, making the latter more appealing for crisp and vibrant visuals. In engineering and design, professionals often need accurate color representation, so the MSI's superior color gamut coverage ensures that designs are precise and true to life, unlike the ASUS which may fall short in delivering the same level of color fidelity. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals; despite both having poor refresh rates for these tasks, the MSI's advantages in resolution and panel type still make it a slightly better although not ideal option compared to the ASUS.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.6/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$450
$1,432
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
"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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