ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
62.7Performance47.8
55Display41.6
86.7Battery54.2
50.3Portability53.8
3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)2 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.8 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and performance (+15). 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 F16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 48
- 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 50
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
- 10% lower weight: 1.99 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB, G-Sync | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24C/24T, up to 5.4GHz) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 115W (8GB GDDR7) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,300Bottom 50% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | 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 F16 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.99 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+10% | 20 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, MIL-STD-810H tested | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery / G-SYNC), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 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 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera with Windows Hello face recognition | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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