ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LP-XS97 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Gray
MSI Stealth STEALTH16A2008 2025, Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Core Black
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LP-XS97 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Gray
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MSI Stealth STEALTH16A2008 2025, Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Core Black
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this laptop, praising its stunning OLED display, powerful performance, and premium build. It excels in gaming and productivity, with fast multitasking and good battery life. Minor issues include a glossy screen that causes glare, occasional display refresh glitches, and some Linux compatibility problems.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Powerful performance
- Premium build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Fast SSD storage
Cons
- Glossy screen causes glare
- Occasional display refresh glitches
- Linux compatibility issues
- Numpad keys require precise press
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LP-XS97 | MSI Stealth STEALTH16A2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | Intel Core 7 240H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 | 1 x Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.99 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LP-XS97 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Gray
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average portability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
MSI Stealth STEALTH16A2008 2025, Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Core Black
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LP-XS97 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Gray
MSI Stealth STEALTH16A2008 2025, Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Core Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.