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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize spending less and still want a solid machine for general use, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 should serve you well; however, it won't match the MSI Stealth 14 Studio in performance for more intensive tasks such as 3D work, machine learning, or gaming. The MSI boasts superior graphics and processing power for those requirements. For everyday portability, both laptops offer similar sizes and weights, though the MSI is slightly heavier. You should also consider future-proofing; the MSI, being more expensive, also includes more modern features, which may extend its relevancy longer than the ASUS. Overall, the ASUS is more budget-friendly, suitable for common tasks and good battery life, while the MSI is a higher investment aimed at high-performance applications with the trade-off of a steeper price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.8
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers an excellent OLED screen and a lightweight design for portability, but it's less powerful with an older Intel i5 CPU and less RAM, which may affect multitasking and performance-intensive tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio provides superior performance thanks to a more advanced Intel i7 CPU, double the RAM, and a dedicated Nvidia graphics card which makes it better for demanding applications, but it has a shorter battery life and is slightly heavier which could impact its convenience for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
6.1
7.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers a better gaming and 3D experience with its more capable Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which overshadows the integrated Iris Xe graphics of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, and its higher screen refresh rate is more suitable for fast-paced gaming. While the ASUS has a high-quality OLED display, it falls short with a lower refresh rate, and its integrated GPU cannot match the performance of the MSI's dedicated graphics card, making it less favorable for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.5
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
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 Pro 14 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.3
7.9
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for content creation, though the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.4
7.6
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making it a comfortable choice for everyday activities like browsing and watching videos. The ASUS excels in engineering and design due to its wider color gamut coverage, providing greater accuracy for professional photo editing and graphic work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both the ASUS and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio fall short because they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals and gameplay.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 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.
Cost
$548
$1,432
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.2
7.4
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 to have very good portability, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 | MSI Stealth 14 Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $1,432 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.5" | 12.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 385 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
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Marc Herter | July 2022
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
MSI Stealth 14 Studio
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Francisco Lahoz | June 2023
"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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