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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a laptop that serves as both a traditional laptop and a tablet, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 stands out for its convertible design. However, if gaming or tasks requiring more graphical power are your priority, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio with its Nvidia graphics card is better suited, although it's heavier and slightly larger. The Asus is lighter and more compact, enhancing portability, while the MSI might provide a smoother experience in applications benefiting from a high refresh rate screen. Your choice depends on whether portability and 2-in-1 functionality matter more to you, or if you prefer enhanced graphics performance for activities like gaming or video editing. Remember that the Asus is more expensive, so it's essential to consider if its unique features justify the cost for your usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers a higher screen refresh rate and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, enhancing its capability for smooth gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with a lower refresh rate and an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU, provides fair performance for these tasks but not at the same level as the MSI with its more powerful gaming-specific features.
Engineering and Design
7.4
8.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is better suited for engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks and software typical in these fields, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip features a high-resolution screen which is beneficial for design clarity but lacks the hardware performance of the MSI. Although the ASUS is lighter and possibly more portable, the MSI offers greater computational power and a dedicated graphics card, making it better suited for intensive engineering applications, despite being slightly heavier and larger.
Screen Quality
7.9
7.6
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers a high-resolution display and bright screen, enhancing the viewing experience for general use and detail-oriented tasks in engineering and design due to its wide color gamut coverage. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio, while also providing a good level of brightness and resolution, might have slightly less color accuracy, making it a solid but not exceptional choice for professionals in engineering and design fields. Despite both having decent displays for daily tasks and color-critical work, the lower refresh rates on these laptops make them less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, which require smoother motion and faster screen updates.
Battery
10.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$1,250
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,250.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers a quality display, lightweight design, and lengthy battery life, making it suitable for general tasks and highly portable, whereas the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, with its advanced CPU and dedicated graphics, offers more power for demanding applications but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, trading off a bit of portability and on-the-go usage time.
Content Creation
7.8
7.9
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both 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
7.6
7.4
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are both good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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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How the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | MSI Stealth 14 Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,250 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 12.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
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Tom's Hardware
Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
MSI Stealth 14 Studio
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PCMag
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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