MSI Summit A16 AI+

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Date Published: 16 Jul 2025

AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
AMD Radeon 880M
16.0", QHD (2560 x 1600), 165 Hz, IPS
2000GB 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

Specs Review Display For Work For Gaming

MSI Summit A16 AI+

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Specs

Display
16.0", QHD (2560 x 1600), 165 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD
2000GB SSD

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

RAM
32GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Dimensions
358 x 258.55 x 16.9 - 17.35 mm (14.09" x 10.18" x 0.67")

Weight
2.10 kg (4.6 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

2x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

2x USB Type-C
4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1 (4K@60Hz)

Card Reader
microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7

Bluetooth
5.4

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
3x Spatial Array Microphone with AI Noise Cancellation Pro

Speakers
2x 2W Stereo Speakers

Security Lock slot

Gifts
Adata 512GB External SSD

Portability

MSI Summit A16 AI+ (A3HMx)

14.09" x 10.18" x 0.67" Dimensions

2.10 kg (4.6 lbs) Weight

Average 16.0-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -3% Weight

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[...]