If you prioritize a budget-friendly option with decent general use capabilities and portability, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 would be an appropriate choice. It's lighter and offers moderate performance for everyday tasks. Conversely, if your work involves more demanding applications like 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming, and you're not as concerned with budget and portability, the MSI Stealth GS77 offers significantly higher performance, better screen quality, and advanced features such as ray tracing, albeit at a higher price and with a heavier build. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
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
6.2/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is fair for general use due to its modest CPU and RAM, adequate screen quality, strong portability with light weight, and good battery life, whereas the MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, offering a powerful CPU and ample RAM, superior screen resolution and quality, but with less portability due to its larger size and weight, and shorter battery life despite its high capacity. The Vivobook emphasizes ease of carrying and longer unplugged use, while the Stealth GS77 focuses on high performance and higher quality display, an ideal choice for those who prioritize power over portability and don't mind a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14's AMD Radeon 610M GPU and 60Hz screen refresh rate limit gaming and 3D performance, while the MSI Stealth GS77 boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and 240Hz screen refresh rate, which are key for smooth, high-quality gameplay and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
8.7/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with a less powerful AMD Ryzen 3 CPU and AMD Radeon 610M GPU, and its smaller RAM and basic screen quality, falls short for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the MSI Stealth GS77, which boasts a robust Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, ample RAM, and a higher resolution screen with superior color accuracy. While the Vivobook offers better portability, the Stealth GS77's advanced hardware and screen make it much better suited for performance-intensive work despite being less portable.
Content Creation
6.5/10
8.3/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very 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
8.1/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very 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
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its moderate screen resolution and brightness, offers an acceptable visual experience for everyday tasks but may not dazzle with vibrant colors or sharpness needed in engineering and lacks the high refresh rate essential for smooth 3D rendering and gaming. The MSI Stealth GS77 steps up with a higher resolution and brightness, providing crisp and vivid visuals that benefit both general users and professionals in engineering who rely on accurate color reproduction, although it does not cater to the needs of 3D enthusiasts due to a lower refresh rate. While both laptops may serve well in certain contexts, neither is optimized for the high-refresh-rate requirements of gamers and those working with dynamic 3D content.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 has very 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
$2,499
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the MSI Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
"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."
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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