Apple MacBook Neo vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
40.4Performance47.8
29.8Display41.6
20Battery54.2
86.4Portability53.8
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo8 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio wins this laptop face-off, 48.8 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and display (+12). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 54
- 44% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,450
- 38% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.99 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 20 mm
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 20
- 1100% higher charging: 240 W vs 20 W
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+44%Top 24% | 2,450Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | 13,300+49%Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 100 Wh+174% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 20 W | 240 W+1100% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+38% | 1.99 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+36% | 20 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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