The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is often a less expensive option that provides you with a good balance of performance and battery life for general tasks, with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and integrated Vega graphics, making it suitable for everyday use, office applications, and light media creation. However, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is more expensive, but it offers better performance in more demanding situations such as 3D work, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card. The Stealth 14's high refresh rate display also makes for smoother visuals which is preferable for gaming and video editing. It's also slightly more portable due to its smaller size and marginally lower weight, but keep in mind you might be trading off some screen size as it has a 14-inch screen compared to the ASUS's 15.6-inch. The ASUS might also be seen as more business-looking while the Stealth with its RGB keyboard and design may appeal more to gamers or creatives. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
7.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers a superior gaming and 3D experience compared to the ASUS Vivobook S 15 due to its advanced Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, which translates into smoother visuals. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is equipped with a less powerful integrated AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Vega 8 graphics and a standard 60 Hz refresh rate, which is adequate for moderate gaming but doesn't support as high frame rates for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15, with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and integrated Vega 8 graphics, offers solid performance for engineering and design tasks, yet the MSI Stealth 14 Studio excels with its newer Intel i7 processor and discrete Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics, enhancing its capability for more graphics-intensive workloads and applications. Additionally, the MSI has a higher screen refresh rate and greater coverage of color spaces, which contributes to better screen quality.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, a laptop with a vibrant and sharp display enhances the viewing experience, so the MSI Stealth 14 Studio's higher resolution and brightness make it stand out compared to the ASUS Vivobook S 15. When it comes to engineering and design, professionals need accurate colors, which is where the MSI's superior color gamut coverage becomes vital. However, for gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is crucial to ensure smooth motion, and unfortunately, both the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio don't excel in this area due to their lower refresh rate screens.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook S 15 both have good build quality, though the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$908
$1,432
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers a solid balance for general use with its substantial CPU and RAM, good screen quality, and longer battery life, while weighing slightly more for increased portability. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio also suits general use by providing powerful CPU and graphics performance, a higher-quality screen with better color coverage and a higher resolution, and improved speaker quality, but with shorter battery life and a slightly lighter frame for greater portability.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for content creation.
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
7.4/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook S 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio compare to other laptops
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
"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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