If you prioritize a lighter and more portable laptop with an OLED screen for vibrant colors and are content with solid performance for general use while saving money, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is an excellent choice. However, if you require high-end specs for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or high-performance gaming, and you're willing to invest more money for a machine with a more powerful dedicated graphics card and a professional-grade high refresh rate display, then the MSI Stealth GS77 is more suitable despite being heavier and less portable. Both laptops have ample storage and memory, but the MSI offers superior processing capabilities and is more targeted towards professionals and gamers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
Very good for general use
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS77 exceeds in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen with a 240Hz refresh rate, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a 120Hz refresh rate screen, offers competent but lesser gaming performance. Additionally, the MSI has a larger screen and double the memory, further enhancing its capability for intense graphic workloads compared to the ASUS which, while still offering a high-quality OLED display and respectable processing power, is geared more towards general use and entry-level gaming.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Stealth GS77 is somewhat better.
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and 32GB of RAM, which provide strong graphics and multitasking capabilities for intensive tasks, despite being less portable and heavier than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED. The ASUS, while still offering a high-quality OLED screen and a capable CPU with the Intel i9-13900H, has half the RAM and relies on integrated graphics, making it more suited for less demanding engineering applications and offering better portability with its lighter weight.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS77 for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers superior color accuracy and contrast due to its OLED technology, which is ideal for engineering and design work that relies on precise color representation, and it provides a sharper and more vibrant display for general use, but OLED screens typically have lower refresh rates, making them less suitable for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from faster screen updates. The MSI Stealth GS77, while having very good screen quality with adequate brightness and resolution for general use and accurate colors for professional work, falls short for gaming and 3D due to the screen's lower refresh rate, which is not optimal for the fast-paced visual requirements of these activities. Both laptops' screens may not satisfy the high refresh rate preference of gamers and 3D professionals, but they both excel in providing crisp, bright visuals and accurate colors for everyday tasks and professional design work.
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 GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$990
$2,499
$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 GS77 costs $2,499.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with a high-resolution OLED screen, providing vibrant colors and excellent contrast, suitable for everyday tasks and entertainment with a light and thin form factor, contributing to its good portability and decent battery life.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very 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
7.9/10
8.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 to be 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the MSI Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
"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 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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