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Updated January 12, 2024·
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers a stronger performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming due to its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, which should handle demanding software and graphics with ease. However, it is less portable with a heavier build compared to the Razer Book 13. The Razer Book 13, while lighter and more compact for better portability, utilizes integrated graphics, which are less suitable for heavy graphical tasks but should suffice for general usage and lighter productivity tasks. If long battery life is a priority, the Razer Book might be preferable as it usually offers better battery longevity. The right choice will depend on whether performance or portability and battery life are more important for your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.2
9.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio's stronger CPU and dedicated GPU make it better for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the Razer Book 13, which has a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics. However, the Razer Book 13 wins on portability and has a better speaker quality, making it a more versatile choice for on-the-go use and multimedia consumption.
Screen Quality
7.6
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for gaming and AI, and content creation.
For general use, both the MSI Stealth 14 Studio and the Razer Book 13 boast displays with crisp resolutions and brightness levels that make text and images clear and easy to read in various lighting conditions. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wide color gamuts of these laptops, accurately representing a broad spectrum of colors for tasks like photo editing and CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the screen's lower refresh rate may result in less fluid motion and responsiveness compared to panels designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
5.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a price of $1,525 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Razer Book 13 are both good for general use.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is equipped with a high-end CPU and a powerful graphics card, making it suitable for intensive tasks and general use, though with less battery life and a heavier build affecting portability compared to the Razer Book 13, which offers excellent portability and a brighter screen but comes with integrated graphics less suited for graphic-intensive applications.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Razer Book 13 are both 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
7.4
7.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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.
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How the MSI Stealth 14 Studio and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth 14 Studio | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,525 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.4" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.69" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13620H | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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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MSI Stealth 14 Studio
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PCMag
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 Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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