Customer Ratings & Reviews

The MSI Stealth A16 AI+ is a fantastic gaming laptop that not only excels at running games but is also versatile because of its size, making it well-suited for work, multimedia, and everyday tasks. Pros -Slim size -Numpad -Built in webcam cover -Fingerprint sensor -4070 runs games beautifully. -240hz screen helps make shooter games like CS2 and Overwatch 2 a better experience. -In my opinion the fans are pretty quiet when running open-world games like Forza Horizon 5 on the highest settings (extreme). After using gaming laptops with fans that sound like jet engines in the past, this is a welcome improvement. -A ’Cooler boost’ key for a faster (but louder) fan. To me, the Stealth A16 doesn't feel like it gets as hot as the older gaming laptops I’ve used. -Customizable RGB keys -While casually gaming with the Stealth’s built-in speakers, I was surprised I could hear enemy footsteps from behind me. -Overall it’s been a very smooth experience for both gaming and non-gaming purposes. Cons -Hefty charger -Only 1 USB-C port. -For USB-C charging, both my 65W charger and 100W dock (13W for dock power, 83W for charging) did not work - I had to use a 100W charger to get it to charge. -Speakers sound a bit tinny for multimedia, even with audio enhancements on. -The keys feel a little on the small side, although I personally prefer having the numpad over key size. -It has a matte screen, which is helpful in bright settings, but under normal indoor lighting it seems like it makes things a little fuzzier unless the screen is turned up to a certain brightness. -The screen size might not suit everyone - for adventure, RPG, open world games the 16 inch seems okay, but when playing shooters I did find myself leaning in over time. -Probably more of a Windows’ issue, but for some reason Windows Update took a very long time to install during the initial setup. -Steelseries GG felt like it was clashing with Nahimic (for audio enhancements) and Nvidia Geforce Experience (for gameplay recording). For example, I was getting frame drops until I disabled Steelseries GG’s game recording. All 3 programs were preinstalled. -Keyboard looks like it's already starting to smudge. Overall though, the great performance, relatively quiet fan, and thoughtful details like the webcam cover and numpad make the MSI Stealth A16 AI+ a solid choice for anyone looking for a gaming laptop that’s capable and practical for everyday use.

The quality of this laptop can be seen right out of the box. At only about 3/4" inch thick and less than 5 lbs., it is easy to transport. It comes wrapped in a cloth protective cover in a sturdy box. There is also a divider sheet protecting the keyboard and monitor in transit. The metal case is very high tech looking and does not show up fingerprints. The alloy gives it a high-tech appearance, quality fill and only a moderate weight increase over other units that are all plastic. There is a Steelseries light up keyboard and full-size number pad. The software to easily adjust the keyboard lighting effects is pre-installed. There is also a large touchpad that is easy to control the mouse. There is both a USB and USB-C port available. The power connection is proprietary to MSI and looks like a large USB connector. The power cable has a large power brick, and this is understood with all the power it needs for the powerful internal components. Heat has not been an issue, and the fan noise is moderate at full load. The lid has a sturdy hinge that is attached to an amazing monitor that is crisp and bright. The webcam has a privacy cover and mic picks up well and the speakers are loud and crisp. The built-in woofer really brings out the bass. There are few pre-installed programs and includes a trial of Norton Security. You can set to utilize MSI's AI power feature and automatically tunes fan speeds and lighting based upon what is being ran. The processor has a NPU (Neutral Processing Unit) that is designed to work with AI. This allows for faster processing when using Microsoft's CoPilot AI program or MSI AI control settings. The Ryzen AI 9 is designed to work with Nvidia's Studio drivers. Keep this in mind when updating and don't try to manually install the Game Ready driver. Basically, there is very little difference in the two and both work with all features for the 4070 GPU. 1TB of hard drive space gives plenty of room for games and programs. The Ryzen processor paired with the 32gb of RAM and 8gb dedicated graphics, in the 4070 GPU, backs this laptop with horsepower that rivals most desktop PCs. Several of the latest games were ran at the highest settings without any issues. Performance equals what I'm currently getting out of my gaming PC with a 4070 Super GPU based upon running at full 1440P and a 240hz refresh rate. A WiFi-7 network adapter is installed so you can take advantage of all the features of the latest gaming routers utilizing the 6mhz band. The quality, performance and portability make this laptop the perfect desktop replacement or gaming powerhouse for on the go. Battery life is descent on full power mode, or you can set to balanced and tone down the in-program settings and get several hours of battery life. MSI offers 24/7 customer support with little wait time. You also get an extended warranty by registering on MSI's website.

Introduction MSI has been making laptops close to 15 years and they’ve become quite well known for their machines. Going in I’ve never owned a MSi laptop before so I was excited based on the history of machines they’ve released in the past. However I do have a MSi Claw… so… Yeah. What comes in the box? Out of the box you get the laptop, a power brick and a power cable, and inserts. When you open the laptop there’s always a sheet of paper or something that divides the screen and keyboard. It looks like MSi decided to use a screen cleaning cloth as its divider. If it indeed is a screen cleaner, that’s a nice touch. Minor wins I love it when Windows PC’s have Windows hello. If a laptop has a webcam, then Windows hello should be an option no questions asked. The Stealth A16 also has a fingerprint reader if you prefer to secure your laptop that way. Major wins The material and finish of the laptop is pretty top notch. I think it’s made from aluminum magnesium alloy. I absolutely hate it when you rest your palms on a laptop and it attracts fingerprints. This laptop does not have that problem whatsoever. I appreciate the fact that MSi didn’t include RGB lights all over the exterior. Sometimes you want to just use your gaming laptop at a café without it looking like a Christmas tree. The logo does not have lighting. The only place that has RGB lighting is on the keyboard. One a side not, I cannot figure out how to change the light pattern. Weird. Usage Once I installed my games launchers, I was able to test out a handful of games. The thing I noticed right away was the great contrast that the screen displayed. For a non-OLED screen, it had some pretty nice blacks. The refresh rate at 240hz is awesome. I did not see any ghosting and any sort of delay during my gaming session. I was excited to see what a 4070 RTX, 32 GBs of ram, and the new AMD Ryzen AI 300 could do. I performed a benchmark on a few games that I’m very familiar with, and I have to say that I was a bit underwhelmed. In most of the games, I saw a lower frames per second on every game that I tested. It wasn’t by a lot; we’re talking 5-7 fps, but for a Q4 2024 laptop; especially one with 32 gigs of ram, you think you would be a bump in performance, and not the other way around. This isn’t a deal breaker, just disappointing. The sound is really impressive. It’s probably one of the nicer sounding laptops that I’ve used. It has speakers on either side of the keyboard. MSi included their own launcher called the MSi center. It’s a nice little all in all place to play with settings, see your laptop’s “health,” and other bits of information. One of my favorite things to see from a laptop manufacturer is when they include a MUX switch. A MUX switch allows you to choose which GPU you want to use. Most if not all gamers prefer to use the discrete graphics card at all times. Some do like the hybrid, but for me, it’s all about using the 4070. This can be done on the MSi center. You can also overclock if you want but there’s inherent risk with that, so do so at your own peril. Another nice aspect of the laptop is that it doesn’t get super hot… but a little warm. I always set my laptop to use discrete graphics and run my games at ultra settings just to see if sounds like it’s about to sound like I’m at an airport runway. I hate to say it but when running games on ultra, it indeed sounds like a plane is about to take off. It’s not super loud, but you’ll probably want to wear headsets when playing. I wish the laptop had a 2nd USB-C port. Considering this is targeted at creative individuals, a micro SD slot would have been nice too. The battery life is pretty decent. I was able to make it through a gaming session on ultra settings for about a good 3 hours, and then watched a movie, and listened to music for a bit. I would say that the battery lasted about 5 hours I believe. The keys are larger than any other laptop I’ve seen, and that’s a good thing. It was comfortable to type on, and it even has a numpad array on it. You don’t see those on most laptop unless it’s a 17 inch or up. The track pad is large and on my test, it responded about 95% of the time. There would be the occasional missed input. For most people though, they’ll rarely to never use it unless you’re a control gamer, then it’s still a nice track pad. Overall I had a great time testing out the laptop. Minor issues One thing that bugs me is the proprietary charger that it comes with and how the port is on the side of the laptop. I really appreciate it when design engineers place the power port on the back of the laptop. This way the cord isn’t bending and it’s also a nice way to keep the layout clean. Primarily for People who haven’t upgraded their gaming laptop in roughly 4-5 years or are using a 2000 series Nvidia card or less and can’t play the most graphically demanding games. Probably not for People who are content with the laptop they currently have and can still play all their favorite games without issues. All in all MSi has made a laptop that not only performs well, but also looks great without the whole “look at me I have a gaming laptop” attention brought upon itself. There were a few weird engineering decisions like the proprietary power plug. I wish that it was a USB-C charger instead. All in all, I would recommend the MSi Stealth to anybody that wants a new gaming machine.

Initial Inquiry & Decision: I wanted a gaming laptop that would handle high-end games, multitasking, and creative work smoothly, while also offering an outstanding keyboard experience for gaming and productivity. The MSI Stealth A16 AI+ stood out thanks to its Copilot+ PC features, powerful hardware, and SteelSeries keyboard. Unboxing, Build Quality, & Testing: This laptop is built for serious gamers and creators. The 16" QHD display with a 240Hz refresh rate delivers vibrant, lifelike visuals and ultra-smooth gameplay, making every detail pop whether working or gaming. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU with 8GB GDDR6 memory fuels demanding games and creative apps, giving performance on par with previous-generation flagship desktop graphics—expect frame rates averaging around 126 fps at 1440p, making it ideal for competitive and immersive gaming. The 32GB DDR5 RAM handles intense multitasking and heavy workloads effortlessly, while the 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD provides quick boot times and ample, speedy storage for files and large projects. ​ ​ A standout feature is the SteelSeries keyboard—responsive, tactile, and comfortable for both fast-paced gaming and long writing or coding sessions. The key travel, layout, and RGB backlighting are superb for precision and comfort, making it a joy to use. MSI’s Copilot+ PC suite brings advanced creative tools, instant content recall, and live translation features that further improve productivity and personalization. Overall Impressions and Recommendation: The MSI Stealth A16 AI+ Copilot+ Gaming Laptop offers exceptional gaming and multitasking performance, a visually stunning display, and an outstanding SteelSeries keyboard. It's highly recommended for serious gamers, creators, and anyone who values speed, efficiency, and a genuinely enjoyable keyboard experience. ​​

The new MSI Stealth A16 AI+ impressed me with its overall performance and I believe that’s because of the very well balanced choice of components. There is not much that I’d personally change or expect for the price - this is just a solid high end gaming laptop all around! Before we start with my exact thoughts here are some benchmark numbers and FPS i was getting in some of my most played games: Geekbench 6 (CPU only) Excellent result! Single-core: 2820 Multi-core: 14014 Counter-Strike 2 - 250-300 fps at high settings (sometimes dipping to 180-200) GTA V - 130-160 fps at high settings depending on scene Connectivity: There aren't that many USB ports (1x USB C) and (2x USB A) as well as HDMI, but what’s really clutch is that there is still an ethernet port! This will come very handy if you want more stable online gameplay if you mainly use this at home which I do. Display: At 16 inches this is a good display size for a gaming laptop without going overboard. It’s a standard LCD but it's 240hz so it’s excellent for gaming and it will not leave you wanting more. It’s also 1440p so you’re getting that added sharpness which the laptop as a whole can handle easily. I’m happy with the color reproduction and overall brightness but it doesn’t blow me away coming from devices that focus more on this aspect. You could also always hook up a monitor as well - I actually tested this alongside a 1080p 240hz monitor and the experience was great. Battery life: I did not really game with this unplugged as the FPS would take a serious hit, but I was getting an estimated 4ish hours with my type of usage with 80% left. In regular use it lasted me comfortably 8-9 hours. I found that there can be a lot of “optimizations” going around those initial days so battery life can still improve. Keyboard: It’s full size and has RGB (controlled by Steelseries software) . The travel is excellent and I’m pleased with the overall typing experience. If I can write reviews on it, it's good enough for me :) Only thing I wish is that the font would be less “gamery” Speakers: I only briefly tested these out as for gaming I prefer to use headphones (which I'm guessing most of you will as well) but they were plenty loud and there was not much distortion. Will get the job done for the occasions. Camera/mic: Another aspect that a gaming laptop probably won’t be much used for is those video calls, and if you wanted to stream it’s probably better to get something separate. The microphone is fine and the video quality despite being just 720p is good enough in decent lighting conditions, so again this will get the job done. There’s also a privacy shutter which I know many will appreciate. Performance: So you’re looking at a Ryzen AI 9 365 (long name I know), RTX 4070 laptop, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM. This translates into very very good performance! What surprised me the most is how fast the processor is. It chews from any tasks and benchmarks really high… I would be impressed if this was a desktop chip, but it's in a thin laptop! The GPU is a 4070 and it can handle anything at 1080p/1440p as well, it's an excellent sidekick for the CPU. Lastly I really appreciate that they loaded this thing with 32GB of RAM instead of the usual 16 - Multitasking and worrying about some bigger games eating RAM is not a worry. With all these specs it’s also fairly quiet for a gaming laptop. Storage: This is the only part that has me a bit let down - while plenty fast I would have liked to have seen the storage amount bumped up. You only get 1TB which these days can fill very quickly, so 2TB would have been ideal. I feel like we have to wait for companies to realize how big some of these games are becoming! Software: It’s Windows 11 and after a couple updates which you will want to complete it runs smoothly. Not much bloatware. You get CoPilot+ which I know is a selling point, but I’m just not that into AI personally so I usually just use it as a glorified google search if anything. Still it’s good to know that if there’s any truly cool AI stuff it can do in the future then I will be able to take advantage of it right on this laptop. Build quality: Lasly for the build it’s solid and hopefully holds up over the years. I don’t have any issues with anything feeling loose like the hinge or other parts. This review might be a little long, but I hope it helped! This easily gets 5 stars for me and is a solid recommendation if you are in the market for a high end gaming laptop at this price range. Pros: * 240hz display * CPU and GPU choice * 32GB of RAM * Sleek design * Good choice for the ports Cons: * 1TB of storage

As many others have pointed out who bought this in the last 4 months there was an issue with the screen everytime you put it into sleep mode and woke it up. I exchanged 2 of these and got the same result. I was really upset. I stuck with it though and called MSI support. Still no solution and I couldn’t return it anymore. I just dealt with the issue and basically had to shutdown the computer every time I wanted to use it. I took a 3 week break from it and it appears a major update was made. I don’t experience this issue anymore. It works flawlessly and it’s really fast. Does anything I throw at it. Video editing, high end AAA games at full performance. So anyone looking at this now, you should be fine. It’s really dissapointing though that the manufacturer couldn’t figure out this issue for a high end $2k gaming laptop. Not a great first impression to MSI. Again though, it’s fine after the update. It took a good 4 months for them to fix it.

I’ve been using the MSI A16 AI+ laptop for a few weeks now, and overall, it’s been a strong performer. The speed and responsiveness are impressive—whether I’m working on graphic-heavy tasks or multitasking across several apps, the laptop keeps up without lag. What really stands out is how smooth the experience is with productivity software and moderate gaming. The cooling system also works well and keeps the device running quietly even under load. The only issue I’ve experienced is occasional screen glitches—brief flickers or distortions that pop up randomly. They don’t happen often and haven’t affected my work, but it’s worth noting for anyone who might be sensitive to visual interruptions. I’m hopeful this can be resolved through a software or driver update. Aside from that, the build feels solid, the keyboard is comfortable, and the battery life has been decent for a machine this powerful. Would definitely recommend it, especially if you’re looking for a capable laptop with AI features at a competitive price point.

Had issues with the mic not being recognized and the screen glitches out every time I boot it up. I have to close the laptop and reopen it to make it stop... I have the best buy protection plan... But haven't been able to bring it in because I use it daily. Performance is good. Runs hot but definitely solid gaming laptop.

I think this is a decent option, but only if it is on sale. With so many options and budgets for an RTX 4070 laptop, it's hard to say buy this or another. I would get this if you want a jack of all trades type laptop, a little gaming, a little work, surprisingly good battery life, etc. The screen is a good IPS, keyboard feels good but have "gamery" font on them. The squashed numpad is a bit of a disappointment. Overall laptop is fast to execute light tasks and performs pretty well for more intensive work. I did have issues with it completely turning off, instead of going to sleep. I also think there is a bit of a driver issue between MSI and Nvidia, because in discrete graphics mode my screen is stuck on full brightness. In conclusion, I definitely think this laptop is worth considering if you want a good all-rounder with premium feel. But I do not think it is worth it's non-discounted price. 3.5-4/5 depending on deal.

I bought an open-box excellent product. I started facing problems after the shipping onwards. I don't know why they still prefer FedEx, but it was a bad experience. Coming to the laptop, out of the package, it felt so good. The built quality was so good, the keyboard and screen were amazing. Then I started facing issues as I booted up. Screen started freezing because of driver issues. Now that is not a product issue, but still, not a great start. As I updated the drivers and everything and was checking, I noticed there was no mic registered in device manager. Called customer support and they asked me to do a bios update. Did that, mic came back and speaker went missing. Then the screen started bleeding. Bottom 1/4th part of the screen started having green lines which weren't visible on screenshots or anything. Returned it after 4 days. So overall, really bad experience. Giving 2 stars because I don't want to blame the product entirely as the delivery issues also made me have a bad approach to it overall.

Creators, gamers, and professionals rejoice. This is the machine to get. The Stealth A16 has just about every option and variation you could want with the ability to pick and choose the modification that suits your purpose. Let me start with the only negative. Not enough ports. There's two high speed standard USB jacks and one all-in-one USB-C. I'd prefer just one more USB-C, but the trade-off is the sleek portability. So know, you will need a hub. You do have an Ethernet jack built-in. Now, the choices, the marvelous choices. Let's start with AI. Ryzen AI, Microsoft Copilot, and MSI center all working together to optimize your workflow, gaming experience, and usability. Like one over the other? Great! The choice is yours. To top it off, all the results I've received, for the most part, have enhanced every aspect of my usage. Sound profiles. Nahimic, Windows Sonic, SS Sonar with greater EQ options through the MSI center. Whether gaming or editing, your sound is optimized. Mux switch. This is my first system with a Mux switch, and I will always aim to have it going forward. For those who don't know, you can switch between hybrid graphics, GPU graphics, or igpu. With so many of my gaming laptops, the battery always took the hit because the discrete graphics always was on, even when just browsing. Here, hit the switch, and I'm browsing for substantially longer. Note: this is not a hot swap switch. Every time you switch, a restart is needed, but the system is so fast, it's not a hindrance. RTX studio drivers installed for creators. Including NVidia Omniverse. Prefer the game drivers? Take your pick. It's built to handle both. Even choices in Windows sign-in are present. Both separate fingerprint and Windows Hello camera sign-in are present. The fingerprint sensor being separate is a big plus as all the system that incorporated it in the power button malfunctioned consistently. So far, so good here. The build is sleek and sturdy. No piece feels flimsy. It is a matte finish, so fingerprints show fairly easily. Very light and fits perfectly in my work bag. Great heat dissipation even while gaming. Great lighting on the keyboard with a cool depress function and just the right amount of tactile clicking to the keys. Gorgeous 240Hz screen with clean, sharp text and vibrant bold colors. Smooth and aesthetically pleasing. Once again though, no native HDR, but I'm learning the RTX Super Resolution is all you really need and performs much better. Took a while to realize why systems were now excluding Windows HDR. RTX is doing the trick. This really is a top tier all-in-one. It has a RTX 4070, so you know it can game, but with all the other bells and whistles, it can handle all I can throw at it.

Like many reviews here, I experienced the screen glitch issue that was plaguing this computer. It would get fuzzy/distorted, cut out and make the machine unusable. However, a couple of months ago there was a software update issued by MSI/Windows that completely fixed this issue. That issue has not happened once since the fix. This machine runs smoothly and can handle any of the games I throw at it. I've really been enjoying playing my Steam library on this computer. It's also really light weight and portable for a computer of its capabilities. MSI has made an awesome laptop here with plenty of power and great design quality. The chassis feels sturdy and is well made. After the software patch, I cannot recommend this laptop enough for its price point. You will not be sorry!

Great gaming computer for the price. The refresh rate is excellent. The construction of the laptop is great, it has a nice feel to it, the magnesium aluminum alloy gives it a pretty solid feel. The screen opens 180 degrees. The processor is pretty fast, and the Nvidia GTX 4070 does a great job processing graphics in varios games. The keyboard is really good. Battery life is pretty decent for a gaming laptop. A couple if things I would have liked is the power plug to be in the left side of the laptop, and that there is no cars reader whatsoever. Otherwise, it is a very good laptop for the price and all the features.

The Stealth A16 AI+ is my first gaming laptop from MSI, but my second AI focused computer this past year. I like that it’s geared towards both gaming and creative work but is still portable enough for on-the-go use. The chassis of the laptop is all metal (Magnesium-Aluminum alloy) with a durable but unassuming smooth, matte black finish and etched dragon/shield logo that looks as great as it feels in my hands. A mirror-finish accent bar along the backside bearing the “Stealth” product line name is your only hint that there’s more inside than meets the eye. It’s advertised as ultra-slim and comes in at 1” at its thickest at the back with a 3/16” drop in height to the front and a 14” x 10.25” footprint. It weighs a little over 4.5 lbs but tops 6 lbs once you add in the weight of the 240W charger and power cable. Along the left-hand side are a Kensington lock slot, 2.5G Ethernet jack, HDMI 2.1 out, and USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) port, and on the opposite side you’ll find a combo mic/headphone jack, USB-C 4 (40Gbps) port with DisplayPort 2.1 out and PD-in charging capability (up to 100W), a second USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, and proprietary power port. I like that the DC power connector is reversible, like USB-C, but don’t love that it’s roughly the same size and shape as the USB-A port next to it, as it’s easy to get them mixed up. There is no I/O at the rear and half the base is vented with fine mesh because this laptop outputs a lot of heat during heavy use. Access to the internals requires the removal of only 7 screws, though you’ll need to break the factory seal sticker to access the one in the middle and taking off the bottom panel is a little tricky. Inside, it runs on the AMD Ryzen AI 9-365 CPU with a base clock of 2GHz and max boost clock of 5 GHz, 32GB of 7500MHz LPDDR5x RAM, a 1TB WD SN560 SSD with a secondary 2280 m.2 NVMe Gen 4 slot available for additional storage, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX4070 discrete GPU. The CPU also has integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 880M) available for use in MSHybrid graphics mode, though MUX switching is available for full-time dedicated graphics when you need consistent, powerful performance over efficiency. When connecting a second display via HDMI, you can output up to 8K@60Hz or 4K@120Hz, and the external display defaults to using the NVIDIA GPU. It also supports Bluetooth 5.4 and WiFi7, and I had no issues connecting it to the 6GHz bandwidth on my mesh network for blazing fast downloads and data transfers. I like that there are multiple login options in addition to a password including Microsoft Hello facial recognition via the webcam, a fingerprint reader to the right of the mouse trackpad, and optional PIN. The laptop screen is a 16" diagonal IPS-level display with a 16:10 ratio and 240Hz refresh rate. It has a max resolution of 2560 x 1600 and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 colorspace, making this screen awesome for both gaming and creative work where accurate colors are a must. Colors are bright and vibrant with decent brightness and contrast, though I prefer the deep true blacks of my OLED monitor. At the top of the screen is a built-in 2 MP webcam with IR that can record 30fps video at 1080p with HDR 3D Noise Reduction+, which enhances and make your images clearer when video chatting and streaming. There's also optional automatic background blurring and eye tracking (AI-enhanced) to make it look as if you're looking into the camera rather than at your screen. A privacy switch lets you “disable” the webcam by covering the lens. The accompanying dual-array microphone captures audio clearly with good left/right separation but at times sounds slightly robotic since it is processed to eliminate background noise and focus on your voice. The per-key RGB backlit keyboard is fully customizable with individually addressable and re-assignable keys in the SteelSeries GG app. You can even record custom macros to run with key presses. I’m not a huge fan of the lettering on the keys as I find them a bit too “stylized” in a way that makes them less legible to me. I also think the LEDs could be brighter since even at the brightest setting, I have a hard time telling that they’re on, except in very dark conditions; unless I’m looking for the lights under the keys and not through them. The other issue I have with it is that the keys have a slightly higher actuation force than I’m used to which leads to faster fatigue over longer sessions, but strangely feel mushy when you bottom out the keys. I do however appreciate that there’s a numpad on the right-hand side. During heavy use, like gameplay, the back end of the laptop can get pretty hot but all the heat is concentrated behind/above the keyboard with temps ranging in the mid to high 70s °C. Even so, the fans don’t seem to run super hard at all and the noise from them is fairly low. There's a keyboard shortcut to enable max fan speeds, though, if you experience heat throttling performance issues. The mousepad is generously sized with a 5-1/8" x 3-1/4" area, however, I prefer to disable it and use a wireless mouse due to the propensity for accidental touches while using the keyboard. This laptop has a 99.9 Whr battery and has some of the best battery life performance I’ve seen on a gaming laptop. It’s rated to run for up to 13 hours with conservative battery consumption and energy saver options enabled and for casual use will do just that. Of course, if you want to best performance for gaming and content creation you'll likely won't get more than 3 hours on it, so you’ll want to have the laptop plugged in. The RTX4070 let me play games like Warframe, CS:2, and PoE at Ultra video settings and handled them perfectly. Fast motion and visuals were super smooth and framerates regularly topped 100 fps depending on the game and settings. When playing games, I didn’t notice any tearing or stuttering during fast-paced motion thanks to G-sync and a fast response time. For non-gaming purposes like content creation, rendered 4K video exported quickly and file transfers were fast. I’m continually impressed with how good contemporary laptop speakers sound compared to only a few years ago. The ones on this unit feature dual upward facing Dynaudio speakers on the left and right sides of the keyboard deck while 4 woofers face downward at the front corners. Last but certainly not least is the native AI support of this system with 50 NPU TOPS (80 total AI TOPS) so AI tasks can run locally. It comes with Microsoft’s Copilot pre-installed, and there’s even a dedicated launch button for Copilot, so you can quickly bring up the chat window to interact with it through text or voice and ask it questions or have it generate content for you. It can generate both text and images, though there seems to be a daily limit on the images you can create as a “free” user. There is a paid tier for “Copilot Pro” that unlocks more features and gives you additional boosts for image generation. Interacting with Copilot is interesting and kind of fun, but it has limitations and will let you know when it can no longer proceed down the query path to respond to your input. I also found it interesting that the AI has recall tied to your Microsoft account, so it’ll remember past interactions to learn more about you as a user and use that information to inform future responses. An internet connection is required to use Copilot. Overall, the Stealth A16 is a high-powered laptop that functions well as both a portable gaming rig and creative studio for content creators. Its aesthetics are clean and unassuming -- stealthy. The fast CPU, NPU, and GPU, quality display, and ample processing power give you the tools you need to run programs for audio, video, and image editing or AI content generation and also contemporary AA title games at very high to ultra video settings smoothly. While billed as ultra-slim, I still find it a tad on the heavy side, considering you’ll probably want to take the brick with you, but the battery life is decent for everyday computing tasks when you’re on-the-go as well.

When I plug it with the charger or disconnect it from charger the screen goes black for about 3 seconds. Performance is so good, but I don’t recommend it for Revit 2025.

This is actually the first time I have ever bought a gaming laptop and I think it runs pretty well. It's a little sensitive at times to certain things like the screen often black outs if there is too many programs running and it's very important that you play attention to your settings for a game. Overall, I have very impressed with how fast it runs my games and how smooth it looks. Would be five starts if it wasn't for the screen occasionally blacking out on me at times.

Its good. Had glitch issues on the screen after a week of having it. Sent it through warranty with MSI. They fixed it, so far no glitching. Does run warmer than last msi computer Graphis good.

I purchased this computer at the sale price of $1,650 plus tax, and so far, it has exceeded my expectations. It has handled every task I've thrown at it with ease, including demanding gaming sessions. Gaming performance is better than anticipated, and while the battery life during gaming is limited off charger—typically lasting a couple of hours depending on the workload—it performs slightly better than expected overall. The built-in energy-saving feature is particularly effective during regular, non-intensive use, significantly extending battery life. Overall, a great machine for the price.

I've had this laptop for a few weeks now and I've really enjoyed my experience with it so far! It's fast, strong, and improves my overall experience gaming. The design and colours of the laptop are also great! There are times when the laptop can get exceedingly hot, but that can easily be fixed with the proper cooling equipment. I recommend checking the drivers as when I bought mine and did the main updates, the screen appeared to have some glitches. I had to manually update the drivers to fix this issue. Aside from very small hiccups, I'm very satisfied with this product.

So far I have no complaints. I mostly need this for work where I utilize many window screens and apps but also wanted something that I could potentially use to delve into a little more of the graphic side of things. This came with all the attributes that I was looking for and more - -16" screen with a 2560 x 1600 resolution -32gb memory -240hz ( I wanted at least 120hz) -2 USB-A ports (most of the ones that I have looked at only come with 1 and I need at least 2 for work) -dedicated power/charging port (others that I was looking at use the USB-C port as its power plug port) It is a very simple, clean, beautiful that is lightweight enough to still tote around but powerful enough to get things do (or play games).