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MSI
MSI Stealth 17 Studio
Stealth 17 Studio

Quick Stats

The MSI Stealth 17 Studio delivers solid performance for content creation workflows with ease overall always.
The MSI Stealth 17 Studio has an exceptional build quality, ideal for content creators and professionals.
The MSI Stealth 17 Studio's display excels for casual content consumption but struggles with color accuracy and nuance.
The MSI Stealth 17 Studio boasts impressive features, including a sleek chassis and speedy SSD.
MSI
MSI Sword 16 HX
Sword 16 HX

Quick Stats

The MSI Sword 16HX delivers satisfactory performance, handling esports titles with ease and reaching up to 140 FPS.
The MSI Sword 16 HX boasts solid build quality with minimal key wobble during typing overall.
The MSI Sword 16 HX's display offers a good balance between performance and features at an affordable price point.
The MSI Sword 16 HX boasts a high-quality display, decent RGB lighting, and a full-size keyboard with translucent WASD keys.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
MSI Stealth 17 Studio
#75
MSI Sword 16 HX
Winner
#73
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
MSI Stealth 17 Studio
#128
Winner
MSI Sword 16 HX
#385
Display
MSI Stealth 17 Studio
#536
MSI Sword 16 HX
#462
Winner
Performance
MSI Stealth 17 Studio
#86
MSI Sword 16 HX
#74
Winner
Build
MSI Stealth 17 Studio
#831
MSI Sword 16 HX
#811
Winner
Features
MSI Stealth 17 Studio
#145
MSI Sword 16 HX
#137
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
MSI MSI Stealth 17 Studio
MSI MSI Sword 16 HX
up to 96GB
up to 64GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13900H
Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop, 105W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 115W)
N/A
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

MSI Stealth 17 Studio

Strengths

The MSI Stealth 17 Studio delivers a very solid experience for video editing and retouching work, especially in Photoshop which profits from the memory config, fast CPU, and Speedy SSD.
It has solid I/O and a sleek chassis making it a very compelling workstation option.
The mini LED display is amazing for consuming content.
The laptop can easily deliver playable frame rates in 1080P, QHD 60fps, and even close to the display's native 144hz refresh rate.

Weaknesses

The mini LED display may not be ideal for color-critical work without an external display.
Battery life is disappointing with around 3.5 hours of runtime and Wi-Fi standard tests aren't great either.
Switching between different GPU modes can result in less than ideal idle power consumption and impact battery life.
Fan noise is audible even in low load scenarios, although it's not distracting.

MSI Sword 16 HX

Strengths

The MSI Sword 16HX laptop is a well-rounded laptop that could do more than gaming thanks to a balanced Intel Core i7HX processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX50 configuration.
The large 16in 1920 x 1200p 144Hz IPS display on the MSI Sword 16HX is ideal for productivity, with good color accuracy and peak brightness of 324 nits.
The MSI Sword 16HX has a good typing experience with minimal key wobble, and the keyboard lighting is decent and bright enough to be seen in well-lit environments.
The laptop's Cooler Boost 5 technology allows it to squeeze every bit of performance possible from the Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, beating some RTX 4060 or RTX 4070 laptops.

Weaknesses

The laptop's weakest point is its 8 gig memory and 512 gig SSD, which may limit optimal performance.
The color accuracy of the display is not one of the best in terms of sRGB, Adobe RGB, and PCIP3 coverage, but it's good enough for gaming thanks to its 144 hertz refresh rate.
There's no micro SD or SD card slot on the laptop, which may make it less appealing for productivity users.
The RTX 4050 GPU has a relatively low TDP of 90W, which may be a concern for some users.
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MSI Stealth 17 Studio

The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is a powerful content creation laptop that promises to deliver exceptional performance for creative professionals. Equipped with a fast CPU, generous system memory, and speedy NVMe SSD, it shines in applications like Photoshop and Premiere Pro. However, its mini LED display, while stunning for consumption, raises concerns for color-critical work without an external monitor. Can this laptop live up to its promise?

MSI Sword 16 HX

Considering buying a laptop? The latest models may be pricey, but older options like the MSI Sword 16 HX can still offer great value. With its Intel Core i7-74650HX processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, this laptop delivers balanced performance for gaming and productivity tasks. Its sleek design, full-size keyboard, and 144Hz display make it a solid choice, despite being an older model.

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