For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is more budget-friendly and offers respectable performance with a lighter build, making it highly portable. It features a unique dual-screen design, which can boost your productivity, especially if you multitask frequently. However, its smaller screen and integrated graphics may limit its capability for demanding tasks like 3D rendering or intensive gaming.
The MSI Stealth GS77, on the other hand, is a premium laptop with a larger screen, a high-refresh-rate display, more memory, and powerful dedicated graphics, making it well-suited for gaming, machine learning, and engineering tasks. It has a sturdier build and numerous ports but is less portable due to its size and weight.
In conclusion, choose the ASUS Zenbook if you want a portable, unique dual-screen laptop for everyday tasks and multitasking, and are looking to save money. Opt for the MSI Stealth GS77 if you need a machine for resource-intensive activities and can handle a heavier, less portable laptop for the added performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
Very 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
7.1/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
314.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 provides a stronger performance for general use with a more powerful CPU and significantly more RAM than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, leading to smoother multitasking and faster processing. The Stealth has a higher-quality larger screen and a substantially bigger battery, but due to its size and weight, it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the highly portable Zenbook with solid build quality and excellent heat management.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS77 offers a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and an impressive 240Hz screen refresh rate which is crucial for smooth and responsive gaming, especially in fast-paced 3D environments. In comparison, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 comes with an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which are less suitable for intense gaming and 3D tasks but are adequate for casual or light gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
8.7/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with an 8GB RAM and integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, can handle engineering tasks but may fall short with intensive design applications, while its dual-screen feature can be beneficial for multitasking. The MSI Stealth GS77, equipped with a higher capacity 32GB RAM and a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, offers superior performance for complex engineering simulations and graphic design work, alongside a larger and sharper display, but at the expense of added weight and reduced portability.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.3/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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
7.0/10
8.1/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 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 Zenbook Duo 14 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
6.8/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 offers clarity and brightness suitable for everyday tasks, while the MSI Stealth GS77 provides a similar experience with potentially better visibility due to higher brightness or resolution. In the context of engineering and design, both laptops may boast wide color gamuts, enhancing color accuracy essential for precise work, but the MSI Stealth GS77 might edge out with more accurate color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D tasks where fluid motion is key, neither laptop excels due to their lower refresh rates, which are less conducive to the smooth visuals preferred in high-speed gaming scenarios.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$999
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a price of $999 and the MSI Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 to have very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and the MSI Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."
"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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