If budget is a primary concern, the Asus Vivobook Pro 14 offers a more affordable option, suitable for everyday tasks and lighter workloads, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is a premium choice that excels in demanding tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming. With the MSI, you'll get more power which is great for intensive tasks but it comes with a higher price and potential reductions in battery life due to its powerful components. The Asus will be easier to carry around as it's typically smaller and lighter but won't perform as well with resource-heavy applications. Choose the Asus for casual use and the MSI if your work requires high-performance computing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very 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 build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with its adequate processing power and memory, ensures smooth general use, while its portability and battery life are suitable for users on-the-go, but it may have limitations for more demanding tasks. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, on the other hand, offers superior screen quality and stronger performance due to better CPU and RAM, appealing to users needing more power for intensive applications, although it sacrifices some portability and battery life due to its high-performance components.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
8.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers decent graphics performance suitable for casual gaming and basic 3D work, but the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio outshines it with a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making for smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D rendering experiences. While both laptops have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the superior specs of the MSI, particularly for gaming and 3D tasks, set it apart for those seeking top-tier performance in these areas.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
9.1/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with a solid CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen, offers reliable performance for engineering tasks, but the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio surpasses it with a more powerful CPU, superior RAM, and a dedicated GPU, making it better suited for more demanding engineering and 3D work. While both have quality screens and keyboards, the MSI's larger size impacts portability but enhances the experience with a larger display and lower operating noise, accommodating more intense workloads and multimedia use.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.5/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
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
7.2/10
8.2/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
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
8.4/10
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio both feature panels with high resolution and brightness suitable for general usage, creating an enjoyable viewing experience for everyday tasks. Their displays offer wide color gamuts, ensuring precise color reproduction crucial for engineering and design professionals who require accuracy for their work. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which hampers their ability to deliver the smooth visuals favored in gaming and 3D applications where high refresh rates are key to an immersive experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has 6 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$548
$2,900
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
"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."
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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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