MSI Stealth 18" STEALTH18A2045 Black 2025
MSI
69 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 16" Core i7 2.6GHz Space Gray 2019
Apple
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Stealth 18" STEALTH18A2045 Black 2025
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MSI Stealth 18 HX AI is a powerhouse gaming laptop with exceptional performance from its Intel Ultra 9 and RTX 5080, a stunning 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz display, and sleek professional design. Users rave about its speed, screen quality, and storage, but note significant drawbacks: the keyboard spacebar and shift keys produce an annoying loud clunk while typing, and the bottom gets uncomfortably hot. Battery life is mediocre at a few hours, and the laptop is large, requiring a special backpack. One reviewer was misled by a 4K display claim but found only 2K, and audio quality was criticized as worse than a tablet.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Stunning 18" QHD+ 240Hz display
- Sleek, professional design
- Fast storage and ample RAM
- Overkill power for modern games
Cons
- Loud spacebar and shift key clunk
- Bottom gets very hot under load
- Mediocre battery life (2-5 hours)
- Large size requires special backpack
- Misleading 4K display advertised as 2K
Performance 7
Display quality 5
Build quality 6
Keyboard noise 2
Heat management 5
Battery life 2
Apple MacBook Pro 16" Core i7 2.6GHz Space Gray 2019
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Specifications
| MSI Stealth 18" STEALTH18A2045 | Apple MacBook Pro 16" Core i7 2.6GHz | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | Intel 9th Generation Core i7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 1 | 6★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ | AMD Radeon Pro 5300M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 256 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3072 px★ |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | P3 wide color |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | 4 | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI (via adapter) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | — | 10/100/1000 - USB-C |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.90 kg | 1.95 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Stealth 18" STEALTH18A2045 Black 2025
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average portability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 16" Core i7 2.6GHz Space Gray 2019
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 16" Core i7 2.6GHz
Scores 77 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 32 specs.