MSI Stealth STEALTH16A2008 2025, Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Core Black
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
What Buyers Say
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition receives mixed feedback. While praised for its portability, speed, and build quality, significant issues with the ARM processor cause software incompatibility, particularly with Adobe products and printer drivers. Verified buyers report freezing during photo editing and trouble installing programs, though some find it excellent for personal use and fast delivery.
Pros
- Portable and lightweight design
- Fast performance and quick startup
- Good battery life for daily use
- Great build quality
- Works well with USB-C dock
Cons
- ARM processor software incompatibility
- Adobe Photoshop and Camera Raw freezing
- Printer driver installation issues
- Trouble installing programs
- Syncing problems with other devices
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Stealth STEALTH16A2008 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core 7 240H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2304 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | sRGB and Vivid |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 1 x Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.99 kg | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 54 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
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)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
Pricing
MSI Stealth STEALTH16A2008 2025, Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Core Black
No current pricing available
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
