MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX MSI Stealth A16 AI with RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 HX 370 Comparison

MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX $3,200	MSI Stealth A16 AI with RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 HX 370 $3,399	ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
Overview
Brand
MSI	MSI
Model
Vector 16 HX AI	Stealth A16 AI+ (A3XWIG-076US)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
RTX 5080 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB LPDDR5x-7500MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, IPS	16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) OLED, 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.5 kg or 5.5 lbs	2.1 kg or 4.63 lbs
Color
Core Black	Core Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX	AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Laptops
Cores
16 Cores (8 Performance + 8 Efficient)	12 Cores
Threads
24 Threads	24 Threads
Base Clock
2.5 GHz	2.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.3 GHz	Up to 5.0 GHz
Cache
30MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB
TDP
55W	Not specified
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Panel Type
IPS	OLED
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
500 nits	Up to 1000 nits (DisplayHDR 1000 certified)
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync Compatible	Anti-Glare, High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM
16GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 4
Additional Features
Resizable BAR, AI Tensor Cores	Resizable BAR, AI Tensor Cores, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	LPDDR5x
RAM Speed
5600MHz	7500MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Not user-upgradeable
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Additional M.2 slot available	Not specified
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No	No
RGB Customization
Per-Key RGB via SteelSeries GG	Per-Key RGB via SteelSeries GG
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes	Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and five heat pipes
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	Yes, via MSI Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
99.9Wh	99.9Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 13 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging
Power Adapter
280W	Not specified
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
Ports
1 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	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
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard	Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard
Key Travel
1.7mm	Not specified
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
2 x 2W Stereo Speakers	6-Speaker System by Dynaudio (2 Speakers, 4 Woofers)
Audio Enhancements
Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio	Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	1080p FHD IR Camera
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Magnesium-Aluminum Alloy Chassis
Color Options
Core Black	Core Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Per-Key RGB Keyboard	Yes, Per-Key RGB Keyboard
Dimensions
35.8 x 26.7 x 2.3 cm	14.17 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Cooler Boost 5 Technology	Cooler Boost 5 Technology
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 280W	Yes
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None specified	Not specified
Launch Date
Release Date
2025.0	2025.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX or MSI Stealth A16 AI with RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 HX 370?

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 5.5 lbs)

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