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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still offers solid performance for general use and light gaming, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio would be an appropriate choice. However, if you need a laptop for more demanding tasks like high-end gaming, intensive 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Razer Blade 18, while more costly, will likely provide better performance due to its higher specs. The Razer Blade's larger screen also offers an enhanced viewing experience, which could be beneficial for creative professionals, but it will be heavier and less portable than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio. To balance your decision, consider how much the additional performance and screen size are worth to you against the higher cost and reduced portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Good portability
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
The Razer Blade 18 offers a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, resulting in smoother multitasking and computing performance for general use. While the MSI is lighter and has a more compact screen, making it more portable, the Razer Blade 18 has a larger, higher-quality display and longer battery life, enhancing the overall user experience for tasks that benefit from a bigger view and less frequent charging.
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.9
9.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio, with its Nvidia RTX 4060 and a screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, is built to offer solid gaming and 3D performance in a more compact and portable form factor. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 packs a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 and an even higher refresh rate display of 240 Hz for peak gaming and 3D rendering performance, albeit at the expense of increased size and weight.
Engineering and Design
8.5
9.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio's commendable performance for engineering and design stems from its potent CPU and GPU combo and high-quality screen, but the Razer Blade 18 outshines it with an even more robust CPU, double the RAM, and a superior GPU, alongside a screen offering greater resolution and brightness, all of which are extremely beneficial for demanding engineering work and detail-oriented design tasks. While the Stealth may be easier to carry around due to its smaller size and lower weight, the Blade's larger, brighter display and higher performance make it an excellent choice for users who prioritize top-tier specs over portability and are less concerned about a heavier and larger device when it comes to transportation.
Content Creation
7.9
8.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
7.4
8.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 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
7.6
8.9
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the MSI Stealth 14 Studio and the Razer Blade 18 offer pleasing visuals with their high resolutions and bright displays making text and images sharp and easy to view. When considering engineering and design, both laptops provide a wide range of colors, covering various professional color gamuts, ensuring that designers can work with accurate color representations. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, their lower refresh rates may not deliver as fluid motion as other laptops designed specifically for those purposes, which can be crucial for fast-paced gaming experiences and smooth 3D rendering.
Portability
Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 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
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a price of $1,525 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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Battery
5.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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.
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How the MSI Stealth 14 Studio and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Stealth 14 Studio | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,525 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.4" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.69" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13620H | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
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 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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