With ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, you pay less and gain portability and battery life, making it a solid choice for general use with its OLED display enhancing visual tasks. Conversely, the MSI Stealth 17 costs more due to top-tier hardware, which offers significantly better performance, especially in 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications. Its larger screen and greater weight reduce portability but are compensated by superior gaming, speakers, and heat management. If you need high performance and features for gaming or professional work, choose MSI, while ASUS is better for everyday use with occasional demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.7/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is praised for its vivid OLED screen and solid performance for everyday tasks, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the MSI Stealth 17, which boasts superior CPU and RAM that enhance its performance for general use despite being bulkier and potentially noisier with more heat generation due to its powerful components. Both laptops provide quality keyboards and ample storage, but the MSI offers a more robust setup that could justify its higher price and larger size for users needing more intensive computing power.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 17 delivers exceptional gaming and 3D performance thanks to its top-tier Nvidia RTX 4090 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate, which is significantly more responsive as compared to the capable yet less powerful Intel Iris Xe graphics in the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED with a lower refresh rate. Both laptops have quality displays and capable CPUs with the added benefit of the MSI's screen providing smoother visuals important for fast-paced games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
9.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very 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
8.2/10
8.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for content creation, though the MSI Stealth 17 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.
Software Development
7.9/10
8.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
8.9/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 17 for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth 17 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers superior color accuracy and contrast with its OLED display, benefiting tasks like engineering and design that depend on precise color representation and detail. Its high resolution and brightness also make it ideal for general use, rendering crisp and vibrant images. However, its lower refresh rate could make it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where fluid motion and rapid screen updates are crucial for an optimal experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 17 has 5.5 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 17 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED both have good build quality, though the MSI Stealth 17 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$990
$3,899
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the MSI Stealth 17 costs $3,899.
"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."
"The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED or the MSI Stealth 17
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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