MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W vs MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3W
66.6Performance55.3
100Graphics92.6
55.1Displayspec-based52
54.6Batteryspec-based59.2
26Portabilityspec-based53.8
6 spec wins — MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W3 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W scores 59.8 against 60 for MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3W. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W
- Stronger performance score: 67 vs 55
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 93
- 67% higher charging: 400 W vs 240 W
- 44% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 17,434
- 33% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 20,699 vs 15,618
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3W
- 31% lower thickness: 20 mm vs 29 mm
- 23% lower weight: 1.99 kg vs 2.6 kg
- 18% higher Web browsing endurance: 9.3 h vs 7.9 h
- Lower launch price: $2,999 vs $4,099
Display
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W | MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 487 nits+24% | 394 nits |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W | MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (12GB GDDR7, 125W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots, up to 128GB) | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots, up to 128GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots, one PCIe 5.0 compatible) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W | MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,149+11%Top 11% | 2,829Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,699+33%Top 7% | 15,618Top 33% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090+44%Top 1% | 17,434Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W | MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 91.8 Wh+2% | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 7.9 h | 9.3 h+18% |
| Charging | 400 W+67% | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W | MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 1.99 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 20 mm+31% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base and keyboard deck | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W | MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5G Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p IR with privacy shutter | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint reader, IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W | MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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