•  Date Published: 30 Apr 2024
  • Intel Core i9-13900H
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 105W)
  • 16.0”, WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), OLED
  • 1000GB SSD
  • 32GB RAM
  • 1.99 kg (4.4 lbs)
8.4
Excellent
quality
6.4 Portability Good
10.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL
8.2 For Work Excellent
8.3 For Gaming Excellent

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 1000GB SSD
  • M.2 Slot
  • 2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4  See photo
  • RAM
  • 32GB RAM
  • OS
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Body Material
  • Aluminum, Magnesium alloy
  • Dimensions
  • 355.8 x 259.7 x 19.95 mm (14.01" x 10.22" x 0.79")
  • Weight
  • 1.99 kg (4.4 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 1x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
  • HDMI
  • 2.1
  • Card Reader
  • microSD
  • Ethernet LAN
  • 10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.3
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5mm Combo Jack
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • FHD IR
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Speakers
  • 2x 2W Speakers + 4x 2W Woofers, Dynaudio
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot

Portability

MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13Vx)
14.01" x 10.22" x 0.79" Dimensions
1.99 kg (4.4 lbs) Weight
Average 16.0-inch laptop
2.07 kg (4.6 lbs) +4% Weight

Review

MSI Stealth 16 Studio in-depth review

Ah, the thin line between gaming and business computers. In the past, devices from either field could not be mistaken for the other - gaming notebooks were thick, heavy, and aggressive, while business laptops appeared stylish and generally neutral.Enter the MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13V). It is a device that looks like it's breaking the Matrix. It is thin, light, and very good-looking. But these are definitely its most important characteristics.What sets the expectations higher is the hardware. It sports Intel's latest and greatest - 13th Gen CPUs with 45W TDP, as well as NVIDIA's RTX 4000 graphics cards. Well, the top-of-the-line option is not among the most powerful offerings from Team Green. However, the 105W RTX 4070 is more than good for any AAA title on the market. At least as[...]

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Pros

  • Fingerprint reader and IR face recognition scanner
  • 2x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4 slots, 2x DDR5 RAM SODIMM slots in dual channel/li>
  • Covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and has accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (AUO B160QAN02.3 (AUO26A9))
  • Snappy panel with quick response times (AUO B160QAN02.3 (AUO26A9))
  • No PWM (AUO B160QAN02.3 (AUO26A9))
  • MUX switch
  • Wide port selection
  • Decent battery life
  • The keyboard remains relatively cool after long gaming sessions
  • Good build quality

Cons

  • Chassis has some noisy flex
  • Short key travel

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

This is one of the most impressive laptops on the market right now. The upgrade options are part of its great features.Check out all MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13V) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To open this machine, you need to undo 7 Phillips-head screws. After that, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, and lift it away from the chassis.2. Remove the battery This unit comes with a 99.9Wh battery pack. It lasts for 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback. To remove it undo 4 Philli[...]

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