ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
49.3Performance47.8
55Display41.6
86.7Battery54.2
42.5Portability53.8
2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)4 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and display (+13). 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 A16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 54
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 17% higher charging: 280 W vs 240 W
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger portability score: 54 vs 43
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 12% lower weight: 1.99 kg vs 2.27 kg
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
- 10% lower thickness: 20 mm vs 22.1 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,300Bottom 50% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 280 W+17% | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.99 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm | 20 mm+10% |
| Material | — | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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