MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US Core Black 2025
MSI
74 Overall Score
vs
HP 17.3" 17-cp3602nr Blue 2025
HP
38 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US Core Black 2025
No customer feedback yet
HP 17.3" 17-cp3602nr Blue 2025
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Most users are very satisfied with this laptop, praising its speed, reliability, and value for money. The 17.3" touchscreen, Ryzen 5 processor, and 32GB RAM are highlighted as strong points for multitasking and everyday use. However, one verified review reports severe overheating, loud fans, and poor performance, which significantly lowers the overall score. Overall, the sentiment is positive but tempered by a single detailed negative experience.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Reliable and solid build
- Great value for money
- Bright 17.3" touchscreen
- Smooth multitasking with 32GB RAM
Cons
- Overheating issues
- Loud fan noise
- Poor performance for gaming/editing
- Screen too bright for some
Performance 6
Value for money 4
Build quality 3
Display quality 3
Overheating 1
Fan noise 1
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Specifications
| MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US | HP 17.3" 17-cp3602nr | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1600 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 60% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| Ethernet | GB LAN (Up to 2.5G) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.10 kg | 2.08 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US Core Black 2025
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (17th percentile)17th %ile
HP 17.3" 17-cp3602nr Blue 2025
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average portability (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average screen (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.