MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge
69.6Performancechip68.7
100Graphicschip60.7
54.7Displayspec-based38.4
45.9Batteryspec-based49.1
24.2Portabilityspec-based77.4
6 spec wins — MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW scores 58.7 against 58.7 for Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 61
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge
- 49% lower thickness: 12.3 mm vs 23.9 mm
- 46% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.89 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,100 vs $4,200
Display
| Spec | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (IPS-level, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 1000) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Anti-Reflective, touch) |
| Resolution | 3840x2400 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 150W) | Qualcomm Adreno X2-90 (integrated) |
| RAM | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots, up to 96GB) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) | eUFS |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,066Top 16% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,607Top 12% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090Top 1% | — |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99.9 Wh+62% | 61.8 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 4.8 h | — |
| Charging | 280 W+331% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.89 kg | 1.55 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 23.9 mm | 12.3 mm+49% |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 2x USB4 (USB-C), 1x USB-A (USB 3.2), HDMI 2.1, microSD slot, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p IR with privacy shutter | 2MP |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR webcam | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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