ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) vs MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
62.7Performance69.6
35.1Display54.7
50.7Battery45.9
59.6Portability24.2
1 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA)6 spec wins — MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) scores 52.6 against 52.5 for MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA)
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 46
- Stronger portability score: 60 vs 24
- 36% lower weight: 1.86 kg vs 2.89 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,960 vs $4,200
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 63
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 35
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS touchscreen, anti-glare (100% sRGB) | Mini-LED (IPS-level, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 1000) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,000 nits+150% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 150W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (upgradeable) | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots, up to 96GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,066Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,607Top 13% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 100 Wh+59% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 4.8 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 280 W+331% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.86 kg+36% | 2.89 kg |
| Thickness | — | 23.9 mm |
| Material | — | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5G Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor integrated with the power key | Fingerprint reader, IR webcam |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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