MSI Stealth A16 AI with RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 HX 370 GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080 Comparison

MSI Stealth A16 AI with RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 HX 370 $3,399	GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080 $3,999	ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
Overview
Brand
MSI	GIGABYTE
Model
Stealth A16 AI+ (A3XWIG-076US)	AORUS Master 16 BYH-C5USE64SH
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
RTX 5080 Laptops
RAM
32GB LPDDR5x-7500MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) OLED, 240Hz	16-inch OLED WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.1 kg or 4.63 lbs	2.5 kg or 5.52 lbs
Color
Core Black	Dark Tide
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	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)	Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, NVIDIA G-Sync, TÜV Rheinland Certified
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	NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch
TGP
	Up to 175W
Memory
RAM Type
LPDDR5x	DDR5
RAM Speed
7500MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Not user-upgradeable	Yes, up to 64GB
Slots
	2x SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	1x M.2 PCIe Gen5 slot, 1x M.2 PCIe Gen4 slot
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No	No
RGB Customization
Per-Key RGB via SteelSeries GG	Per-Key RGB via GIGABYTE Control Center
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning via GiMATE
Performance
Cooling Technology
Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and five heat pipes	WINDFORCE Infinity EX with Dual Fans
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	Yes, via GIGABYTE Control Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Silent, Balanced, Turbo, AI
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
99.9Wh	99Wh
Backup Time
Up to 13 hours (varies with usage)	Varies with usage
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Power Delivery 3.0 via USB-C
Power Adapter
Not specified	330W
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	1 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB4/DisplayPort 2.1/PD 3.0), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4/DisplayPort 1.4/PD 3.0), 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x MicroSD Card Reader, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard	Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet
Key Travel
Not specified	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
6-Speaker System by Dynaudio (2 Speakers, 4 Woofers)	4 x 2W Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer	Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp, Built-in Microphone
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD IR Camera	1080p FHD
Privacy Shutter
Yes	No
Build & Design
Material
Magnesium-Aluminum Alloy Chassis	Aluminum and Plastic
Color Options
Core Black	Dark Tide
RGB Lighting
Yes, Per-Key RGB Keyboard	Yes, Per-Key RGB and Light Bar
Dimensions
14.17 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches	14.06 x 10 x 1.18 inches
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Cooler Boost 5 Technology	Yes, with WINDFORCE Infinity EX
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	Pre-installed GIGABYTE Control Center and GiMATE
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 GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (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 DDR5-5600MHz)
Offers better Weight (2.1 kg or 4.63 lbs vs 2.5 kg or 5.52 lbs)
Offers better CPU (AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)

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

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