ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black 2025
ASUS
72 Overall Score
vs
MSI Stealth A16 AI+ 16" A3XWIG-076US Core Black
MSI
75 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 | MSI Stealth A16 AI+ 16" A3XWIG-076US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Ryzen 7 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6 | 12★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | — | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | RJ45 Ethernet Port | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 2.10 kg★ |
| Battery | 56 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black 2025
- Strong port (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Strong ram (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average compact (15th percentile)15th %ile
MSI Stealth A16 AI+ 16" A3XWIG-076US Core Black
- Strong storage (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong gpu (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong ram (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Below average compact (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black 2025
MSI Stealth A16 AI+ 16" A3XWIG-076US Core Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: MSI Stealth A16 AI+ 16" A3XWIG-076US
Scores 75 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.
