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The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a unique dual-display design which is advantageous for multitasking and content creation, but this may add to the weight, making it less portable than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio. The ZenBook has a higher resolution OLED screen that benefits creative work, where color accuracy is vital, while the Stealth has a more conventional IPS display. For performance-intensive tasks like gaming or 3D modeling, the Stealth's dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card outperforms the integrated Intel graphics in the ZenBook. The ZenBook compensates with more memory, which is beneficial for running multiple applications or large datasets. Both have similar battery capacities, however, specific battery life can vary significantly based on your usage. The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a broader array of connectivity options and a larger, higher quality touchpad than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio. If portability and gaming or 3D performance are your top priorities, consider the MSI Stealth. If you prioritize screen real estate for multitasking and creative work with precise color representation, the ASUS ZenBook would be better suited to your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- 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
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.8
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its high-resolution OLED screen, offers great screen quality and a 120Hz refresh rate which is suitable for smooth gaming; however, its integrated GPU is less powerful than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio's Nvidia RTX 4060, which delivers superior gaming performance and is more effective for 3D work, paired with the higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz for extremely fluid visuals.
Content Creation
8.6
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is 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.
Software Development
8.2
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
8.6
7.6
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo 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 ZenBook Pro 14 Duo stands out in general use and engineering due to its high-resolution display that delivers crisp and vibrant images, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio provides good quality visuals that cater to everyday tasks and detail-oriented engineering work. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming and 3D applications because they lack high refresh rates which are crucial for smooth motion graphics and fast-paced action. Both laptops have panels that excel in color accuracy and brightness, making them well-suited for professionals in design who prioritize color fidelity over gaming performance.
Cost
$1,299
$1,520
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,520.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo’s strengths in engineering and design lie in its OLED screen with higher color accuracy and double the RAM, which aids in complex tasks, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers a stronger GPU for graphics-intensive applications but has a less color-accurate IPS display and less RAM which might limit performance in multitasking and memory-intensive engineering software. Both laptops boast high-quality screens and capable CPUs, yet the ZenBook’s screen excellence makes it particularly suited for design work, and the Stealth's superior gaming-grade graphics may edge out for engineering simulations requiring advanced graphics processing.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 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
Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and MSI Stealth 14 Studio both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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 Pro 14 Duo and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | MSI Stealth 14 Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $1,520 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 12.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 357 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 Pro 14 Duo
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Dominic Bayley | December 2022
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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