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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Stealth 17 offers top-of-the-line performance suitable for intensive engineering, 3D rendering, and gaming, thanks to its powerful processor and graphics card but at a higher price and with less portability due to its larger size and shorter battery life. Alternatively, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is more affordable, much lighter, and has a longer battery life, making it ideal for general use and highly portable with a touchscreen and vibrant OLED display, but it's less powerful for demanding tasks like professional-level content creation or heavy computational work. Choose the MSI for performance-intensive tasks or the Samsung for general usage with better portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.7
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The MSI Stealth 17 offers a high-end CPU, a substantial amount of RAM, and a high-quality screen, making it very good for general use, but it sacrifices portability and has shorter battery life. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 provides good portability and longer battery life with its lightweight design and efficient CPU, but it has less RAM and a less powerful CPU, still retaining a high-quality screen, which makes it also suitable for general use.
Gaming and AI
9.1
6.2
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
9.4
7.3
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The MSI Stealth 17, equipped with a high-end CPU and GPU, extensive RAM, and a quality screen, is more suitable for demanding engineering tasks and design work despite being less portable. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers good performance for lighter engineering and design use with its decent CPU and integrated graphics, enhanced by its portability and OLED touchscreen display, advantageous for those on the move or preferring a convertible form factor.
Content Creation
8.8
7.6
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
8.5
7.4
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
8.6
7.8
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 17 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Stealth 17 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 both excel in panel type, resolution, and brightness, which are crucial for crisp and clear visuals in general use, making them excellent choices for everyday tasks and productivity. For engineering and design, their displays cover a wide range of colors, satisfying the need for color accuracy in professional creative work. However, their lower refresh rates limit their appeal to gamers and professionals working with 3D graphics, where smoother motion and faster screen updates are key for an optimal experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
Fair
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the MSI Stealth 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,899
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI Stealth 17 has a price of $3,899 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The MSI Stealth 17 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 both have 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 MSI Stealth 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth 17 | Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,899 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | July 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 2.56 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.65" | 11.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.16" | 7.95" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 64 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 384 nits | 375 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Mario Petzold | April 2023
"The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."
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Cliff Joseph | June 2022
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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