MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US Core Black 2025
MSI
74 Overall Score
vs
HP ZBook 14" Ultra G1a Magnesium 2025
HP
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US Core Black 2025
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HP ZBook 14" Ultra G1a Magnesium 2025
85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
This 14" laptop is praised for its exceptional power in a compact package, with 128GB of unified memory enabling large AI model runs that rival far more expensive machines. Users highlight the magnesium chassis, cool operation, and great build quality, though some reviews focus on retailer service rather than the product itself. Overall, it is seen as a beastly value for AI and multitasking workloads.
Pros
- Exceptional power in compact 14" size
- 128GB unified memory for large AI models
- Magnesium chassis is light and rigid
- Stays cool under load
- Great value compared to MacBook Pro
Cons
- Performance slower than NVIDIA GPUs
- Some reviews irrelevant to product
- Limited availability of unified memory laptops
Performance 3
Memory capacity 2
Build quality 2
Value for money 2
Ai workloads 2
Retailer service 2
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Specifications
| MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US | HP ZBook 14" Ultra G1a | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 64 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ | AMD Radeon 8050S |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | GB LAN (Up to 2.5G) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.10 kg★ | 3.13 kg |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 74 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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 ZBook 14" Ultra G1a Magnesium 2025
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong cpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong port selection (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US
Scores 74 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.