MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW vs MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
60.1chipPerformancechip56.3
97.5Graphics77.2
40Displayspec-based55
99.9Batteryspec-based76
24Portabilityspec-based54
6 spec wins — MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW3 spec wins — MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW scores 62.6 against 62.2 for MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 56
- Stronger graphics score: 98 vs 77
- 169% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 22,099 vs 8,204
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 28% lower weight: 2.1 kg vs 2.9 kg
- 28% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 24 mm
Display
| Spec | MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | IPS-level (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3840x2400 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR7) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x 32GB) | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099+169%Top 9% | 8,204Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99.9 Wh+22% | 82 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W+100% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.9 kg | 2.1 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 24 mm | 17.4 mm+28% |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, PD 3.1, Thunderbolt 4 compatible), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.1), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | IR FHD with privacy shutter | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR camera |
Software
| Spec | MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XW | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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