The ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers a good balance for general use and comes at a lower price compared to the MSI Stealth GS77. It is lighter and has a longer battery life, making it more portable for everyday tasks and easier to carry around. However, the MSI Stealth GS77, while more expensive and heavier, offers superior performance for gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and other intensive engineering tasks due to its higher-powered processor and advanced graphics card. The MSI also has a larger, higher resolution and faster refresh rate display, better for fast-paced gaming and crisp visuals. If you prioritize performance and are focused on heavy tasks like gaming or rendering, and don't mind the extra weight and higher cost, the MSI Stealth GS77 is the better choice. If you're looking for something more affordable and portable for everyday use, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 would be suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
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
7.7/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77, equipped with a superior CPU and double the RAM, performs better for general use and is outstanding for multitasking and demanding applications. Although the ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers decent performance and portability, its lower screen resolution and basic CPU make it less suitable for intensive tasks compared to the MSI, which also provides better screen quality but at a cost to battery life and portability.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS77 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, which enhance visual fluidity and detail in fast-paced scenarios. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is equipped with a much less powerful integrated AMD graphics solution and a standard screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, limits that are fine for casual gaming but not ideal for demanding games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 offers superior performance for engineering and design thanks to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a higher-end GPU when compared to the ASUS Vivobook S 15, which translates into faster processing and better handling of complex tasks. Furthermore, the MSI's screen quality is superior with a higher resolution and better color accuracy which is crucial for design work, but it is less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
7.4/10
8.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
6.3/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a sharp, clear display and engage in activities like document editing, web browsing, or streaming video, the ASUS Vivobook's screen is adequate. However, for engineering and design work where color accuracy matters, the ASUS's display falls short due to limited color gamut coverage, whereas the MSI Stealth provides a wider color range, making it better for those tasks. For gaming and 3D applications, despite both laptops having lower refresh rates, the MSI's superior resolution and panel technology may offer a more immersive experience, although dedicated gaming laptops would be recommended for the best performance in fast-paced games.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$908
$2,499
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the MSI Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
"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."
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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