ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
48.5Performance47.8
41.5Display41.6
64Battery54.2
69.8Portability53.8
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)5 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 54 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+16) and battery (+10). 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 TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 54
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 27% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 1.99 kg
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,846 vs 2,450
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
- 37% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 73 Wh
- 20% higher charging: 240 W vs 200 W
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,846+16%Top 39% | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,799+4%Top 45% | 13,300Bottom 50% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 100 Wh+37% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 200 W | 240 W+20% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+27% | 1.99 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 20 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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