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Updated January 16, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is a sensible option if you're looking for a balance between cost and a high-quality display, as it offers an OLED screen at a lower midrange price. It is suitable for general use, and its larger screen size may benefit productivity tasks. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, while more expensive, provides better performance for 3D work, machine learning, and gaming due to its NVIDIA RTX 4060 graphics card. Both have similar storage and memory, but the MSI offers a higher refresh rate display, which is preferred for gaming. The MSI is slightly more portable due to its smaller size, but the difference in weight between the two is negligible. The choice depends on whether you prefer a more vivid display and saving money with the ASUS or better graphical performance and gaming capabilities with the MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Good for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
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 S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a high-refresh-rate OLED screen which is great for gaming and 3D work, but its integrated Intel i9-13900H Iris Xe GPU may not perform as well as the dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU found in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, which also has a high refresh rate IPS display, making it solid for gaming and 3D tasks as well.
Software Development
7.9
7.4
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
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
8.9
7.6
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts a vivid display with high resolution and brightness, making it ideal for activities such as browsing and document editing, which are common in general use. Its OLED panel covers a wide range of colors, benefiting professional engineering and design where color accuracy is crucial. However, its refresh rate is lower compared to gaming-specific laptops, which hinders performance in fast-paced 3D games where smooth motion is key.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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
$990
$1,432
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.8
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a high-resolution OLED screen and extends its suitability for general use with a quality keyboard, good portability, and adequate battery life, despite having some tradeoffs in speaker quality and operating noise.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.5
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts a high-resolution OLED screen and potent integrated graphics, which is beneficial for design clarity and engineering software, yet falls slightly short in GPU power compared to the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, which, with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, is more suitable for demanding engineering tasks and designs that involve complex rendering or simulations. Additionally, while both laptops have comparable portability, the Stealth's higher GPU power could mean foregoing a bit of battery life and experiencing more operating noise in exchange for performance.
Content Creation
8.2
7.9
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED | MSI Stealth 14 Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$990 | $1,432 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 12.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.03" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1620 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 600 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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 S 15 OLED
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Darragh Murphy | November 2022
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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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