For everyday tasks like browsing and office work, the Asus Vivobook Go 15 is more budget-friendly and offers sufficient performance, with the added benefit of being lightweight and having longer battery life. However, if your work involves intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, despite its higher cost and heavier design, provides significantly better performance and is engineered to handle these demanding applications. It is less portable and might have a shorter battery life due to its powerful components. Consider your primary use and whether you prioritize mobility and price over high-end performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
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
5.6/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 offers less powerful CPU and RAM than the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, affecting its ability to handle multitasking and demanding applications efficiently. The MSI's better screen quality, longer battery life, and higher portability, make it a superior choice for general use despite its higher price.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
8.9/10
3.5/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15, with its modest GPU and standard screen refresh rate, isn't equipped for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, contrary to the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio which boasts a high-end GPU and a faster screen refresh rate enhancing gaming and 3D performance. While the CPU and screen quality of the MSI also surpass the ASUS, it's the superior graphical power and smoother visuals that primarily set the MSI apart for these particular uses.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
9.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has modest CPU, RAM, and GPU capabilities, making it less optimal for the heavy workloads required in engineering and design tasks, and it offers a screen of lower quality that doesn't favor precision work. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is equipped with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, a powerful GPU, and a high-quality screen, all of which are crucial for engineering applications, though it's heavier and not as easy to carry around, with the potential to run louder due to its powerful internals.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 may fall short due to its lower resolution and dimmer display, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio's higher resolution and brighter panel offer a more crisp and vibrant experience. Engineering and design tasks benefit from the MSI's wider color gamuts ensuring greater color accuracy which is less prominent on the ASUS model. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the MSI's poorer refresh rate could hinder motion performance, despite its good resolution and panel type, which typically offer less benefit for these fast-paced activities compared to refresh rate.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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
7.0/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$240
$2,900
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
"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."
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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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