MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US Core Black 2025
MSI
74 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 2025
Lenovo
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US Core Black 2025
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 2025
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its lightweight design, powerful performance, and reliable build quality. Users appreciate its portability for travel and daily work, with many noting it as a dependable upgrade from previous models. However, a few drawbacks include a poor-quality microphone, lack of pen support, and a fingerprint-prone black finish.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Powerful performance
- Reliable build quality
- Great for travel and daily work
- Fast and efficient
Cons
- Poor microphone quality
- No pen support
- Fingerprint-prone black finish
Portability 8
Performance 7
Build quality 6
Reliability 4
Microphone quality 1
Pen support 1
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Specifications
| MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 135U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz★ | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| 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 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | BT5.3 |
| Ethernet | GB LAN (Up to 2.5G) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.10 kg | 1.08 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 57 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
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 2025
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
Verdict
Winner: MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.