MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US Core Black 2025
MSI
74 Overall Score
vs
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3407QA-DS52-CA Ceraluminum 2025
ASUS
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US Core Black 2025
No customer feedback yet
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3407QA-DS52-CA Ceraluminum 2025
65 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The ASUS ZenBook A14 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its lightweight design, excellent battery life, and smooth performance for daily tasks, with some calling it the best laptop they've ever owned. However, a significant number of verified reviews report cosmetic issues like stains and marks on the device out of the box, leading to disappointment and returns. The overall sentiment is positive for performance and portability, but marred by quality control concerns.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Excellent battery life
- Smooth performance for daily tasks
- Good display quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- Cosmetic defects out of the box
- Stains and marks on the device
- Missing protective case
- Inaccurate weight advertised
- No invoice provided for international purchase
Build quality 5
Portability 4
Battery life 2
Performance 4
Value for money 3
Display quality 2
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US | ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3407QA-DS52-CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370★ | Snapdragon X X1 26 100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| 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 | 0.98 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 70 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
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3407QA-DS52-CA Ceraluminum 2025
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US Core Black 20250.001score per dollar
vs
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3407QA-DS52-CA Ceraluminum 20250.003score per dollar
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3407QA-DS52-CA Ceraluminum 2025 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.
