MSI Stealth A16 AI with RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 HX 370 Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080 Comparison

MSI Stealth A16 AI with RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 HX 370 $3,399	Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080 $3,999	Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
Overview
Brand
MSI	Lenovo
Model
Stealth A16 AI+ (A3XWIG-076US)	Legion Pro 7i (2025) 83F50014US
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
RTX 5080 Laptops
RAM
32GB LPDDR5x-7500MHz	32GB DDR5-6400MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (2 x 1TB)
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) OLED, 240Hz	16-inch OLED WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.1 kg or 4.63 lbs	2.71 kg or 5.98 lbs
Color
Core Black	Eclipse Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
12 Cores	24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient)
Threads
24 Threads	32 Threads
Base Clock
2.0 GHz	2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.0 GHz	Up to 5.4 GHz
Cache
24MB	36MB
TDP
Not specified	55W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Panel Type
OLED	OLED
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 1000 nits (DisplayHDR 1000 certified)	Up to 500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, High Dynamic Range (HDR)	Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR, DisplayHDR True Black 500
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM
16GB GDDR7	16GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 4	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 4
Additional Features
Resizable BAR, AI Tensor Cores, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Memory
RAM Type
LPDDR5x	DDR5
RAM Speed
7500MHz	6400MHz
Expandable Memory
Not user-upgradeable	Yes, up to 64GB
Slots
	2x SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (2 x 1TB)
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	1x additional M.2 slot available
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No	No
RGB Customization
Per-Key RGB via SteelSeries GG	Per-Key RGB via Lenovo Legion Spectrum
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning via Lenovo AI Engine+
Performance
Cooling Technology
Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and five heat pipes	Legion ColdFront: Vapor with integrated Hyper Chamber system
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	Yes, via Lenovo Vantage
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Turbo, Manual
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
99.9Wh	99.9Wh
Backup Time
Up to 13 hours (varies with usage)	Varies with usage
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Rapid Charge Pro
Power Adapter
Not specified	330W Slim Tip
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth
5.4	5.4
Ports
1 x USB4 Type-C (with DisplayPort and Power Delivery), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port (2.5G), 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard	Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard
Key Travel
Not specified	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
6-Speaker System by Dynaudio (2 Speakers, 4 Woofers)	2 x 2W Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer	Nahimic Audio, Dolby Atmos, AI Noise-Canceling Technology
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD IR Camera	1080p FHD IR Camera
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Magnesium-Aluminum Alloy Chassis	Aluminum and Plastic
Color Options
Core Black	Eclipse Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Per-Key RGB Keyboard	Yes, Lenovo Legion Spectrum
Dimensions
14.17 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches	35.6 x 26.4 x 2.3 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Cooler Boost 5 Technology	Yes, with Legion ColdFront: Vapor with integrated Hyper Chamber system
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	Pre-installed Lenovo Vantage for system control and customization
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes	Yes, 330W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
Not specified	Not specified
Launch Date
Release Date
2025.0	2025.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Stealth A16 AI with RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 HX 370 or Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of MSI Stealth A16 AI with RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 HX 370:

Offers better RAM (32GB LPDDR5x-7500MHz vs 32GB DDR5-6400MHz)
Offers better CPU (AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)

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