MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US Core Black 2025
MSI
74 Overall Score
vs
Acer Nitro V 16" ANV16-72-933F Black
Acer
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US Core Black 2025
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Acer Nitro V 16" ANV16-72-933F Black
72 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The laptop delivers strong performance for gaming and creative work, with many users praising its power and value. However, a significant battery drain issue while plugged in is a recurring complaint, causing concern about long-term reliability. Some users also report screen defects and wish for additional features like a touchscreen.
Pros
- Powerful performance for gaming and creative work
- Great value for the price
- Fast and quiet operation
- Good for office and editing software
- Competitive graphics card
Cons
- Battery drains while plugged in
- Screen defect with bright spot on black background
- No touchscreen or fingerprint sensor
- Battery charging very slow during gaming
- Performance drops when battery is low
Battery drain while plugged in 4
Performance 6
Value for money 3
Screen defect 1
Missing features 1
Cooling 1
Scores
Gaming
Creator
Developer
Entertainment
Business
Student
Ai Llm
Compact
Specifications
| MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US | Acer Nitro V 16" ANV16-72-933F | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370★ | Intel Core 9 270H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 14★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 180 Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | GB LAN (Up to 2.5G) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.10 kg★ | 2.40 kg |
| Battery | 100 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 Nitro V 16" ANV16-72-933F Black
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong cpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong ram (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average portability (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average port selection (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US Core Black 20250.027score per dollar
vs
Acer Nitro V 16" ANV16-72-933F Black0.021score per dollar
MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US Core Black 2025 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Stealth 16" A3XWHG-079US
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.
