The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a budget-friendly option, suitable for everyday tasks with modest storage and performance. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 17 costs significantly more but offers cutting-edge performance with ample storage, making it well-suited for intensive engineering, 3D, machine learning, and gaming tasks. The Stealth also has a higher quality display, better build, and extensive features like ray tracing and DLSS, but it has a shorter battery life and is heavier, which reduces portability when compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 15. Choose the Vivobook for price and portability or the Stealth for premium performance and features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is less favored for general use due to its lower-end CPU, minimal RAM, basic screen quality, and less impressive battery life compared to the MSI Stealth 17, which excels with its high-end CPU, ample RAM, superior screen quality, and robust battery capacity, albeit at the cost of reduced portability due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.4/10
9.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is equipped with a low-performance Intel Celeron processor and basic integrated graphics, which are not suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the MSI Stealth 17 contains a high-end Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4090 graphics that excel in these rigorous applications. The Vivobook's screen and RAM also fall short for professional work, having a basic TN panel and minimal memory, while the Stealth boasts a superior IPS display and ample RAM, making it a powerhouse for complex software commonly used in engineering and design.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.9/10
8.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.2/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15's screen may not be sharp or bright enough for satisfying daily tasks and lacks the color range needed for precise engineering and design work. The MSI Stealth 17, with a vivid and sharper display, offers an excellent visual experience for general and professional use, but its lower refresh rate might not be ideal for the smooth visuals desired in high-paced gaming and 3D applications. While both laptops have their strengths, the intended use should guide your choice, with the ASUS being more budget-friendly and the MSI targeting those needing higher visual fidelity for professional tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 17 has 5.5 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 17 and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 both have good build quality, though the MSI Stealth 17 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$240
$3,899
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the MSI Stealth 17 costs $3,899.
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
"The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 or the MSI Stealth 17
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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