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Updated March 22, 2024·

When deciding between the MSI Stealth 17 and the MSI Titan 18 HX, consider how you prioritize portability against power and screen size. The Stealth 17 offers easier transportation and often a longer battery life, appealing for frequent travelers or those who work on the go. On the other hand, the Titan 18 HX boasts a larger display and generally superior performance, better suited for heavy tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or high-end gaming. However, it's less convenient to carry and can be pricier. Evaluate your primary use case and budget to guide your choice. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
  • Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
  • Best in class for engineering and design
  • Excellent for content creation
  • Excellent overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Best in class keyboard

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

9.4
Stealth 17
Titan 18 HX
9.9
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
64.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth 17 is excellent.

Screen Quality

8.6
Stealth 17
Titan 18 HX
9.2
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 17 has a better screen than the MSI Titan 18 HX for gaming and AI, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

5.5 Hours
Stealth 17
Titan 18 HX
4.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Stealth 17
Titan 18 HX
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The MSI Stealth 17 has only fair portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.8
Stealth 17
Titan 18 HX
8.5
The MSI Titan 18 HX has very good build quality, while the MSI Stealth 17 has good build quality.

Cost

$3,899
Stealth 17
Titan 18 HX
$4,949
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$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The MSI Stealth 17 has a price of $3,899 and the MSI Titan 18 HX costs $4,949.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.7
Stealth 17
Titan 18 HX
8.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and MSI Stealth 17 are both very good for general use.

Gaming and AI

9.1
Stealth 17
Titan 18 HX
9.4
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and MSI Stealth 17 are both excellent for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

8.8
Stealth 17
Titan 18 HX
9.0
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
64.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Titan 18 HX to be excellent for content creation, while the MSI Stealth 17 is very good.

Software Development

8.5
Stealth 17
Titan 18 HX
8.9
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
64.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and MSI Stealth 17 are both very good for software development.

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How the MSI Stealth 17 and the MSI Titan 18 HX compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI Stealth 17MSI Titan 18 HX
MSI Stealth 17MSI Titan 18 HX

GENERAL

Price
$3,899
$4,949
Release Date
May 1, 2023February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79''15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26''
Weight
6.17 lbs7.93 lbs
Width
15.65"15.9"
Depth
11.16"12.08"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i9-13900HIntel i9-14900HX
RAM
64 GB128 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
24
Storage
2048 GB4096 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5.5 Hours4 Hours
Battery Capacity
99.9 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"18"
Display Technology
IPSMini LED
Resolution
2560 x 14403840 x 2400
Refresh Rate
240Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
384 nits401 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.8/108.5/10
Portability Score
6.5/105.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
8/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9/1010/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/109.1/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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MSI Stealth 17

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Mario Petzold | April 2023
"The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."

MSI Titan 18 HX

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Allen Ngo | January 2024
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."

Get a great deal on the MSI Stealth 17 or the MSI Titan 18 HX

About MSI

MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.

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