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Updated March 22, 2024·
When choosing between laptops like the MSI Stealth and the XPG Xenia, it's important to consider how you plan to use it. If your work involves resource-intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, investing more in the MSI may be beneficial due to its superior performance capabilities. However, for general use or if you prioritize ease of transportation and longer battery life, the more wallet-friendly and lightweight XPG Xenia should suffice, though it may not handle demanding applications as smoothly. Remember, with higher cost often comes more power, but also potentially less portability and battery efficiency. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The MSI Stealth 15M offers a robust CPU and ample RAM ensuring smooth multitasking and general performance, along with a high-quality screen for sharp visuals, while its portability and prolonged battery life provide convenience for on-the-go users. The XPG Xenia 14, although slightly less powerful, still delivers adequate performance for everyday tasks, benefits from a solid build including quality keyboard and speakers, and maintains a balance between mobility and battery endurance, all at a generally lower price point than the MSI.
Gaming and AI
8.9
6.1
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is equipped with a powerful GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which are essential for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, making it stand out for those needs. In comparison, the XPG Xenia 14, while also having a capable GPU and decent screen quality, doesn't match the MSI's performance in gaming and 3D tasks due to its more modest GPU power and lower screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
9.1
6.8
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio offers superior CPU and GPU capabilities, more RAM, and a higher quality screen, which are crucial for demanding engineering and design applications; however, it's less portable and might have louder operating noise compared to lighter options. The XPG Xenia 14, while still capable for engineering tasks, balances the performance needs with better portability, and a quieter experience, though compromises on the screen and raw power compared to the MSI.
Content Creation
8.5
7.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for content creation, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.2
7.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for software development, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.4
6.9
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio's display offers high resolution and brightness, along with a wider color gamut that appeals to engineering and design professionals who need color accuracy for their work, making it excellent for these tasks. Despite its impressive display features, the lack of a high refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where fluid motion is crucial. The XPG Xenia 14, with its good resolution and brightness, provides satisfactory screen performance for daily tasks and design work but similarly falls short for gaming and 3D use due to a modest refresh rate.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has 6 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.2
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has very good build quality, while the XPG Xenia 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,900
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a price of $2,900 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,900 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 11.4'' x 0.94'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.15 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.75" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.4" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Allen Ngo | July 2021
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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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