ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM vs MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
47.1Performance69.6
41.5Display54.7
60Battery45.9
69.8Portability24.2
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM8 spec wins — MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM scores 52.6 against 52.5 for MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 46
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 24
- 133% higher Web browsing endurance: 11.2 h vs 4.8 h
- 49% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.89 kg
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $4,200
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 42
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 18 ″+29% |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | Mini-LED (IPS-level, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 1000) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,000 nits+150% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 150W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots, up to 96GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,878Top 35% | 3,066+7%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,693Bottom 45% | 19,607+54%Top 13% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 100 Wh+37% |
| Web browsing endurance | 11.2 h+133% | 4.8 h |
| Charging | 200 W | 280 W+40% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+49% | 2.89 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+17% | 23.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom case (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, 40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, 10Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, microSD reader (UHS-II), 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 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint reader, IR webcam |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2025) FA401KM | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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