MSI Summit A16 AI+

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Date Published: 12 Sep 2025

AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
AMD Radeon 880M
16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 165 Hz, IPS
1000GB SSD
32GB RAM
2.10 kg (4.6 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.0 Portability Good

8.5 Display Excellent

7.1 For Work Very Good

5.4 For Gaming Average

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Review

MSI Summit A16 AI+ in-depth review

The MSI Summit A16 AI+ (A3HMx) is another big 2-in-1 laptop, and it'll be interesting to see how it performs against the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 16 2-in-1 (Gen 9, 16AHP9). The latter isn't that costly but offers less powerful hardware. The MSI machine is powered by the Strix Point Zen 5 AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor. This means that the iGPU is the Radeon 880M. It's pretty potent, though, especially for an integrated solution. It scores 67 FPS in Gears 5 on Medium details, which isn't bad at all. The memory is soldered, but the Wi-Fi 7 card isn't. You get just one slot for Gen 4 SSD. All that sounds pretty normal for such a device since the manufacturer tries to make its machine as light as possible.MSI mentions that the touch functionality of the screen is optional, so keep an eye on the spec[...]

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Pros

Great overall performance for a 2-in-1 machine
Up to 32GB LPDDR5x
Infinite contrast ratio + wide viewing angles (AUO28B2)
100% sRGB and 99% DCI-P3 coverage + accurate color with our "Design and Office" profile (AUO28B2)
~ 500 nits of max brightness (AUO28B2)
1600p resolution (AUO28B2)
Comfortable keyboard
Smooth and accurate touchpad
Solid metal chassis
The Ryzen AI 9 365 maintains a 3.47 GHz / 2.65 GHz P and E core clock in long loads
The MSI Center S offers plenty of customizations
2x USB4s
MicroSD Card reader
IR Web Camera
Fingerprint reader
dTPM 2.0 + privacy shutter
The fans aren't too intrusive in "Extreme Performance" mode
Fast SSD (Micron 3500)
82Wh battery that lasts for around 12 hours of videos on a single charge
Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
Great iGPU performance
The "Balanced" preset offers lower noise and 2.80 / 2.00 GHz P and E core clocks
The 360-degree hinge supports clamshell, stand, tent, and tablet modes

Cons

High price
Limited upgradability

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Opening the MSI Summit A16 AI+ (A3HMx)Power off the laptop and place it on a static-free surface. Undo the seven Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Note that the screws have rubber caps on top, which you need to gently unglue before unscrewing. Insert a thin plastic pry tool at the top edges near the hinges and begin popping the panel upwards. Continue prying along the sides and front edges of the laptop. Leave the back for last, then carefully lift away the bottom panel.Step 2: Battery RemovalIdentify the large 82Wh battery spanning th[...]

DISPLAY: 16-inch, 2560 x 1600, IPS

Name
B160QAN02.N (AUO28B2)

Diagonal
16"

Pixel density
188.68 ppi

Brightness
486 cd/m²

sRGB
100%

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
2560 x 1600

Becomes "Retina" from
18 inches (46 cm)

Contrast
1110:1

dE Color Checker
2.9 1.1

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