GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) vs MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
53.7Performance69.6
87.6Graphics100
41.5Displayspec-based54.7
68Batteryspec-based45.9
56.5Portabilityspec-based24.2
3 spec wins — GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)9 spec wins — MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) scores 58.6 against 58.7 for MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW edges ahead in performance and graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 34% lower weight: 1.9 kg vs 2.89 kg
- 16% lower thickness: 20 mm vs 23.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,650 vs $4,200
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 54
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 88
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS (100% sRGB, Pantone Validated) | 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 | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 85W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 150W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots, up to 96GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (two M.2 slots: Gen4x4 and Gen4x2) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,916Top 29% | 3,066+5%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,074Top 45% | 19,607+39%Top 12% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 13,644Top 31% | 25,090+84%Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 76 Wh | 99.9 Wh+31% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 4.8 h |
| Charging | 150 W | 280 W+87% |
Design
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg+34% | 2.89 kg |
| Thickness | 20 mm+16% | 23.9 mm |
| Material | Sandblasted-finish chassis (Lunar White or Space Gray) | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C USB4 (DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 2.1, 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack, DC-in | 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 IR webcam | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR webcam |
Software
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) | Windows 11 Pro |
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