MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US Core Black 2025
MSI
74 Overall Score
vs
Acer Predator Triton Neo 16" PTN16-51-932N Sparkly Silver 2024
Acer
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US Core Black 2025
No customer feedback yet
Acer Predator Triton Neo 16" PTN16-51-932N Sparkly Silver 2024
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 is widely praised for its powerful CPU/GPU performance, excellent build quality, and great value when on sale. Users highlight the fast screen, quiet operation under normal use, and easy storage expansion. Common drawbacks include soldered RAM (non-upgradable), mediocre battery life on Intel chips, limited port selection, and a tendency to run hot under load. Overall, it is a solid gaming laptop for the price, especially if you can manage the heat and RAM limitations.
Pros
- Powerful CPU/GPU performance
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for money on sale
- Fast and clear display
- Quiet operation under normal use
Cons
- Soldered non-upgradable RAM
- Mediocre battery life on Intel chips
- Limited port selection
- Runs hot under load
- No wired network adapter included
Performance 10
Build quality 5
Value for money 6
Battery life 3
Ram upgradability 5
Port selection 3
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Specifications
| MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US | Acer Predator Triton Neo 16" PTN16-51-932N | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370★ | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3200 px★ |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 430 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | DCI-P3 100% |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | GB LAN (Up to 2.5G) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.10 kg | 2.05 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 76 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
Acer Predator Triton Neo 16" PTN16-51-932N Sparkly Silver 2024
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average portability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
