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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is well-suited for creative professionals who need a larger screen and value very high color accuracy, but it's heavier, making it less ideal for frequent travel. It also offers a high-performance CPU suitable for demanding tasks. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, which might benefit students or mobile professionals. It also features a higher-end GPU, which could be better for gaming or graphic-intensive applications. If budget is a primary concern and you need a device for general use with occasional intensive tasks, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio provides a balanced compromise at a slightly lower cost. If you frequently engage in creative tasks that demand a powerful CPU and a larger screen, and portability is less of a concern, investing more in the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 could be justified. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Good for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 provides excellent general use capabilities with a larger screen that has high color coverage, a powerful AMD processor, substantial RAM, and extended battery life, making it suitable for extended work sessions, though at the expense of portability due to its larger size and weight. Conversely, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio also performs well for general use with a good Intel processor and ample RAM, more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, but trades off with a shorter battery life and less optimal screen for color-intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.8
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, suitable for gaming and 3D applications, and a 60Hz screen refresh rate, but the MSI Stealth 14 Studio boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a significantly higher 165Hz refresh rate, enhancing its gaming and 3D performance. While the Zenbook's AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and screen quality are commendable, the Stealth's Intel i7 CPU and its higher pixel density display make it the stronger choice for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Screen Quality
7.2
7.6
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for software development, and content creation, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio both have high-resolution, bright displays with panel types that provide clear and crisp visuals, which is why they are regarded as having good screen quality. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops' displays also cover a wide range of colors within the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, ensuring accurate color representation, which is crucial for professional design work. However, they are not optimal for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios compared to screens designed specifically for gaming with higher refresh rates.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability, though the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is favored for engineering and design due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and newer generation Intel i7 processor, despite having less RAM than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, which sports an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU. Additionally, the MSI has a higher screen pixel density and refresh rate, enhancing visual clarity and smoothness for detailed work, but the ASUS offers a larger screen and better battery life for prolonged use and easier viewing of large designs or models.
Content Creation
8.2
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be 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
7.9
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.2
7.6
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,520
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,520.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | MSI Stealth 14 Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,520 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 12.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | 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 | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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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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