ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
45Performance47.8
38.3Display41.6
54.3Battery54.2
44.2Portability53.8
3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)7 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio wins this laptop face-off, 48.8 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+10) and display (+3). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) 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 A15 (2024)
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 14% higher Web browsing endurance: 8 h vs 7 h
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 54 vs 44
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+8% | 2,450 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800 | 13,300+4% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h+14% | 7 h |
| Charging | 240 W | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.99 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm | 20 mm+11% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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