ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 vs MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
67.8Performance69.6
97.5Graphics100
55.5Displayspec-based54.7
53.3Batteryspec-based45.9
20Portabilityspec-based24.2
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G8156 spec wins — MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 scores 58.7 against 58.7 for MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 61% higher Web browsing endurance: 7.8 h vs 4.8 h
- 36% higher charging: 380 W vs 280 W
- Lower launch price: $3,060 vs $4,200
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 25% lower thickness: 23.9 mm vs 32 mm
- 14% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 22,099
- 11% higher capacity: 99.9 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″ | 18 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | Mini-LED (IPS-level, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 1000) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 150W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, up to 64GB) | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots, up to 96GB) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,066Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,899+1%Top 10% | 19,607Top 12% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099Top 9% | 25,090+14%Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 99.9 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 7.8 h+61% | 4.8 h |
| Charging | 380 W+36% | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 2.89 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 23.9 mm+25% |
| Material | Plastic | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2.5G Ethernet, 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 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR webcam |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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