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Updated January 12, 2024·
In choosing between the MSI Stealth 14 Studio and the Razer Blade 15, consider the following tradeoffs: The MSI is typically less expensive and offers a high-performing newer-generation CPU and graphics, while the Razer has a higher-resolution and slightly larger screen beneficial for detail-oriented work but has an older-generation CPU and graphics. For portability, the MSI is lighter, making it easier to carry around. However, if battery life is crucial for you, the Razer outperforms the MSI in this aspect. Lastly, the Razer has a better build quality, which might be important if you are looking for a more premium feel and durability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering the MSI Stealth 14 Studio and the Razer Blade 15 for general use, the better screen quality of the Razer owes to its superior panel type, higher resolution, and greater brightness, which enhance everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, the vibrant and accurate color reproduction is key, and the Razer Blade 15 excels here with a broader color gamut essential for precise visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced visuals are crucial, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, despite offering decent resolution and panel types.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,525
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a price of $1,525 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are both good for general use.
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
7.8
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
The Razer Blade 15 edges out the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for gaming and 3D due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, enhancing fluidity in fast-paced games. While both laptops share similar qualities such as screen quality and CPU, the Blade's GPU and refresh rate are particularly crucial for gaming and demanding 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is equipped with a newer CPU and a powerful RTX 4060 GPU, making it suitable for demanding engineering software and design work; its high refresh screen and ample RAM further support these tasks. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15 offers a superior screen resolution for detail-oriented design, a slightly more powerful CPU, and a capable RTX 3070 Ti GPU, but the trade-off comes with a heavier build, slightly affecting portability. Both laptops exhibit good build quality, manageable operating noise and have keyboards and speakers that are favorable to their use case.
Content Creation
7.9
8.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 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
7.4
7.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 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
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Razer Blade 15 both have good portability.
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How the MSI Stealth 14 Studio and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth 14 Studio | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,525 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.4" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.69" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13620H | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 3 | |
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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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."
Razer Blade 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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