MSI · 2024
MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio A1V
2024
A 1.99 kg creator-leaning Stealth with a 4K 120 Hz MiniLED, a big 99.9 Wh battery, and about 6 hours unplugged.
from € 2.999 $2,799 RRP
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- Best for creative work gaming programming
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display, with no category below average.
- Battery 6/10
- Display 9/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 8/10
- Value 6/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Mini-LED display, bright with local dimming
- Bright 400-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
- Wide 100% P3 colour, creative-grade
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
Linux
Excellent · Best on fedora. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
NVIDIA proprietary driver required for the 105W RTX 4070 in Optimus mode. No first-party Linux tooling; MSI Center is Windows-only, so fan and power profiles are not adjustable without third-party tools.
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Suspend needs the NVIDIA suspend services enabled. The 4K OLED panel is fine at the native 120 Hz on Wayland. Slotted DDR5, two SO-DIMM slots.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (105W) |
| RAM | 32 GB, upgradeable to 64 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 16" 3840x2400 @ 120Hz, 400 nitsbright enough for sunlight, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 1.99 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 99.9 Wh, around 6 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio A1V (2024) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Fedora). NVIDIA proprietary driver required for the 105W RTX 4070 in Optimus mode.
- What does the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio A1V (2024) cost?
- RRP is about 2799 USD (2999 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- How heavy is the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio A1V (2024)?
- 1.99 kg (4.39 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 99.9 Wh pack, around 6 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 6/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 1 TB on this configuration.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with Windows. It also runs Linux; see the Linux block above for per-distro detail.
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from € 2.999 $2,799 RRP
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