ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
63.4Performance47.8
55.5Display41.6
86.7Battery54.2
24.5Portability53.8
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)4 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and performance (+16). MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 48
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 54
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 58% higher charging: 380 W vs 240 W
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger portability score: 54 vs 25
- 35% lower thickness: 20 mm vs 30.8 mm
- 25% lower weight: 1.99 kg vs 2.65 kg
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
- Lower launch price: $2,399 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+23%Top 34% | 2,450Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+47%Top 23% | 13,300Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 380 W+58% | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.99 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 20 mm+35% |
| Material | Plastic | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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