MSI Stealth 18" STEALTH18A2045
MSI
62 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16 Gray 2025
ASUS
77 Overall Score
Scores
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Compact
Specifications
| MSI Stealth 18" STEALTH18A2045 | ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz | 4.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | 5080★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1900 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.90 kg | 2.50 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Stealth 18" STEALTH18A2045
- 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
- Below average port selection (17th percentile)17th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16 Gray 2025
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
MSI Stealth 18" STEALTH18A20450.019score per dollar
vs
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16 Gray 20250.033score per dollar
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16 Gray 2025 offers 1.7x better value for money
MSI Stealth 18" STEALTH18A2045
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16 Gray 2025
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
