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Updated January 10, 2024·
For intensive engineering tasks and gaming, the MSI Stealth GS77, with its higher RAM and advanced GPU, offers better performance; however, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the Asus Zenbook Pro 16X. The Zenbook, slightly less expensive, has an OLED screen with superior color accuracy, making it more suitable for creative professionals who prioritize display quality. It's also more portable and has a longer battery life, making it better suited for general use on the go. If your workflow involves less demanding tasks, the Zenbook strikes a balance between performance and mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and MSI Stealth GS77 both have high-resolution displays with great brightness and color accuracy that cater to general use and professional design tasks, where clear visuals and precise color representation are essential. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can't deliver the smooth motion that gamers and 3D artists prefer. The panel types on these laptops, while excellent for color and image quality, might not match the speed-oriented panels with fast refresh rates favored in gaming and 3D-focused laptops.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.4
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a vibrant OLED screen with a higher resolution suitable for general use, and its lightweight design and long battery life enhance portability. However, the MSI Stealth GS77 offers more RAM for multitasking, a slightly larger screen for increased workspace, and comprehensive heat management features, though at the cost of being less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.9
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
The MSI Stealth GS77 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher refresh rate screen, making it very good for gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a less powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and lower screen refresh rate, but still performs well enough for these uses.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X excels in engineering and design due to its vibrant OLED display and capable combination of a strong CPU, sufficient RAM, and a mid-tier GPU, offering both power and color accuracy for detailed design work. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS77 brings even more RAM and a higher-tier GPU to the table, alongside a larger screen and a high refresh rate IPS display, trading off some portability and display vibrancy for greater multitasking ability and smoother visuals in complex engineering simulations and designs.
Content Creation
8.5
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.2
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and MSI Stealth GS77 are both very 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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.
Build Quality
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 to have very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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 Pro 16X and the MSI Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | MSI Stealth GS77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 11.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
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 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
MSI Stealth GS77
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Allen Ngo | April 2022
"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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