MSI's latest Stealth 16 AI Plus laptop has arrived, touting a sleeker design that somehow still manages to pack in a considerable amount of tech. The new device is geared more towards everyday users and content creators rather than hardcore gamers, with an Intel Panther Lake processor and Nvidia GPUs at its disposal.
While it may seem like MSI took some inspiration from its business-class offerings – think larger trackpad and 240Hz OLED display – the Stealth 16 AI Plus' true target audience lies elsewhere. It'll be priced at $2,099 for a base model with an RTX 5060 GPU, although high-end variants can reach up to the powerful RTX 5090.
MSI has opted for a more restrained approach when it comes to cooling, throttling the GPUs back to 100W in order to prioritize a thinner, lighter design. This makes the Stealth 16 AI Plus well-suited for creators and daily users on-the-go – just be aware that the four-zone RGB lighting might give away its gaming ambitions.
Despite its slim dimensions at just 19.9mm thick at its thickest point, MSI has managed to squeeze in a respectable number of ports and even an Ethernet connection, along with two internal DDR5 RAM slots, two M.2 SSD slots, and a 90Wh battery (a small step down from the current 99Wh model).
While it's early days yet for reviews, the Stealth 16 AI Plus has certainly generated some buzz among tech enthusiasts. Now we'll have to see how it stacks up against top-tier gaming laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 – only time will tell if MSI's take on a 'gaming' laptop has truly shed its stealthy skin.
While it may seem like MSI took some inspiration from its business-class offerings – think larger trackpad and 240Hz OLED display – the Stealth 16 AI Plus' true target audience lies elsewhere. It'll be priced at $2,099 for a base model with an RTX 5060 GPU, although high-end variants can reach up to the powerful RTX 5090.
MSI has opted for a more restrained approach when it comes to cooling, throttling the GPUs back to 100W in order to prioritize a thinner, lighter design. This makes the Stealth 16 AI Plus well-suited for creators and daily users on-the-go – just be aware that the four-zone RGB lighting might give away its gaming ambitions.
Despite its slim dimensions at just 19.9mm thick at its thickest point, MSI has managed to squeeze in a respectable number of ports and even an Ethernet connection, along with two internal DDR5 RAM slots, two M.2 SSD slots, and a 90Wh battery (a small step down from the current 99Wh model).
While it's early days yet for reviews, the Stealth 16 AI Plus has certainly generated some buzz among tech enthusiasts. Now we'll have to see how it stacks up against top-tier gaming laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 – only time will tell if MSI's take on a 'gaming' laptop has truly shed its stealthy skin.
. I mean, if you're gonna call yourself a gaming laptop, shouldn't it be able to handle some serious heat? 
The cooling system just seems like a compromise to make the thing thinner and lighter. Still, I guess it's better than having a giant laptop that's just not portable. 
I had this crazy idea to add some pineapple as a topping once and it was actually pretty good! My friend said I was crazy for putting fruit on pizza but hey, being adventurous is key, right? Anyway, back to laptops... I'm kinda curious how the Stealth 16 AI Plus will hold up in terms of performance compared to those gaming laptops. Do you think the Nvidia GPU will be enough for everyday users or content creators? 
19.9mm thick tho, that's crazy thin for a gaming laptop - like what tech wizards do they sleep in these? 
anyway 90Wh battery might be a lil steep for everyday users, i think they should aim for 95-100Wh to match the current gen models. and can we talk about that RTX 5090 tho, that's some serious power 
that being said, I'm curious to see how it compares to other gaming laptops out there... maybe MSI finally shed its "gaming" skin 
The fact they're catering to creators and everyday users is kinda refreshing, but at the same time it's like they're trying too hard to fit in with everyone else.
. While this might limit its gaming capabilities, it's clear that MSI has successfully repurposed their expertise in creating high-performance systems for more mainstream applications 
. Now, I'm curious to see how this laptop stacks up against established players like the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16, and whether the Stealth 16 AI Plus can truly carve out its own niche in the market 
. The fact that it's got two m.2 ssd slots is a total win for me btw! 
