MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio

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Date Published: 30 Sep 2024

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (Laptop, 90W)
14.0", WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 165 Hz, IPS
1000GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.70 kg (3.7 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.6 Portability Good

8.0 Display Excellent

7.0 For Work Very Good

7.0 For Gaming Very Good

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Specs

Display
14.0", WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 165 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD
1000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
16GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Aluminum, Magnesium alloy

Dimensions
315.6 x 246.25 x 19.9 - 21.8 mm (12.43" x 9.69" x 0.78")

Weight
1.70 kg (3.7 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort

1x USB Type-C
4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
802.11be

Bluetooth
5.4

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
FHD IR with HDR, 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)

Backlit keyboard

Microphone

Speakers
2x 2W Speakers + 2x 2W Woofers, Dynaudio, Nahimic 3, Hi-Res Audio

Security Lock slot
Kensington Lock

Portability

MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio (A1Vx)

12.43" x 9.69" x 0.78" Dimensions

1.70 kg (3.7 lbs) Weight

Average 14.0-inch laptop

1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -14% Weight

Review

MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio in-depth review

For power users and professionals who travel a lot, a small yet hardware-potent machine could be a dream come true. The MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio A1V has all the needed mouthwatering features to be a compact powerhouse for gaming or content creation. It relies on 28W Intel Raptor Lake-H CPUs and NVIDIA Ada Lovelace graphics cards with 90W TGPs. The device isn't hefty but it's not super thin at the same time since it has a big vapor chamber cooling and two SODIMMs under the hood. You don't get a plethora of connectors but the included ones are up to date including Thunderbolt 4 and an HDMI 2.1. The connectivity is the latest and greatest Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth v5.4.The 16:10 display variants are also top-tier. The base panel is a 240Hz 1600p IPS unit but you can opt for a superb 1800p 120Hz[...]

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Pros

Good performance for a 14-incher
2x SODIMMs for up to 96GB of DDR5 memory
1800p resolution + 120Hz refresh rate (SDC419B)
Full sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage + accurate color with our "Design and Gaming" profile (SDC419B)
High max brightness of 636 nits in HDR and 404 nits in SDR mode + infinite contrast ratio (SDC419B)
Great per-key RGB keyboard by SteelSeries + smooth and accurate touchpad
Solid magnesium aluminum chassis
The Core Ultra 9 185H can maintain 3.6 Ghz / 2.9 Ghz P and E core clock during heavy loads
The optional RTX 4070 offers 90W TGP and ~2000 MHz during gaming
The MSI Center offers plenty of customizations
Thunderbolt 4, 1x Type-C port + HDMI 2.1
Vapor chamber cooling
1080p IR Web camera with privacy shutter
MUX switch
Compact and powerful
The fans don't spin in idle if the GPU temperature is below 50°C

Cons

Loud fan noise + the keyboard feels hot to the touch during gaming in "Extreme Performance"
The "Balanced" preset offers just a ~45W GPU TGP
No G-Sync or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus support
Just three USB ports
Strange fan hysteresis under heavy CPU stress alongside high chip temperature
PWM usage (SDC419B)

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the 8 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Lift the top two corners by inserting a thin plastic tool between the plate and the chassis. Flip the laptop and pry the sides, lifting the left side up to the level of the audio jack. Turn the laptop back over and pry the front. Lift the panel on the right and slide it to the left where the audio jack is located.More info: Here's how the bottom panel looks on the inside.Battery RemovalPull out the battery connector from the mainboard. Undo the 6 Phillips-head screws secu[...]