| Technetbook Rating | |
|---|---|
| Rating Score | 4.0 |
| Stars | ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ |
| Description | A good all-around performer held back by some key component choices. |
Pros
- Durable chassis
- Excellent connectivity
- Well-rounded performance
- Long battery life
Cons
- Awkward keyboard/touchpad layout
- Mediocre IPS display
- GPU slightly behind competitors
MSI Stealth A16 AI+ Review
The MSI Stealth A16 AI+ aims to deliver a balance of CPU and GPU performance, a thin chassis, and long battery life. It largely succeeds, but the mediocre display is a letdown.
| Model | A3XVEG |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Memory | 32GB LPDDR5x-7500 |
| GPU | Nvidia RTX 4070 Mobile |
| Display | 2560x1600 16:10 IPS 165Hz |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Battery | 99.9 Wh |
| Price | $1,999.99 |
Design and Build Quality
The Stealth A16 AI+ has a subtle yet attractive design with a robust aluminum and plastic chassis. While portable, it's not significantly thinner or lighter than competitors.
Keyboard and Trackpad
The keyboard includes a numpad, which results in small keys and an off-center layout. While the typing feel is pleasant, the unusual layout might not suit everyone. The touchpad is adequate but not as large as some competitors.
Display and Audio
The 165Hz display offers smooth motion, but the IPS panel technology results in a poor contrast ratio and somewhat dull image quality compared to OLED alternatives. The audio quality is good but could be louder.
Performance
The Stealth A16 AI+ performs well in benchmarks, demonstrating strong CPU and decent GPU performance.
Battery Life
With a nearly 100Wh battery, the Stealth A16 AI+ delivers impressive battery life for a laptop with a powerful GPU.
MSI Stealth A16 AI+ Benchmarks
| Benchmark | MSI Stealth A16 AI+ (Ryzen AI 9 365 / RTX 4070) | Acer Nitro V 16 (Ryzen 7 8845HS / RTX 4060) | Asus ProArt P16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 / RTX 4070) | Alienware X16 R2 (Core Ultra 9 185H / RTX 4080) | Gigabyte Aorus 16X (Core i7-14650HX / RTX 4070) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCMark 10 | 7718 | 7235 | 7608 | 7664 | 7774 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi-Threaded | 18,734 | 17,138 | 22,713 | 19,948 | 22,178 |
| 3DMark Time Spy | 10,422 | 9,206 | 10608 | 17,089 | 12,723 |
| Handbrake 0.9.9 Encode (seconds) | 856 | 915 | 961 | 728 | 762 |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider (1080p Highest, Avg. FPS) | 129 | 130 | 142 | 166 | 137 |
| Metro Exodus 1080p Extreme no RT (Avg. FPS) | 43 | 38 | 50 | 72 | 50 |
| Battery Life 4K Video (minutes) | 583 | 234 | 543 | 425 | 410 |
Final Verdict
The MSI Stealth A16 AI+ is a versatile laptop suitable for a variety of tasks. It offers good performance, long battery life, and excellent connectivity, making it a solid all-around choice. However, the display and some other aspects are noticeable weaknesses compared to some competitors.
