Asus Vivobook 15 vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
44Performance47.8
21.6Display41.6
22.7Battery54.2
65.3Portability53.8
2 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 157 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio wins this laptop face-off, 48.8 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and display (+20). Asus Vivobook 15 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 15
- Stronger portability score: 65 vs 54
- 15% lower weight: 1.7 kg vs 1.99 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 20 mm
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 23
- 433% higher charging: 240 W vs 45 W
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 250 nits
Display
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 600 nits+140% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,450Top 60% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,300Top 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 42 Wh | 100 Wh+138% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 45 W | 240 W+433% |
Design
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.7 kg+15% | 1.99 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+10% | 20 mm |
| Material | — | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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