MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio vs MSI Stealth GS77 Comparison

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18 inches | January 2024

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MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio vs MSI Stealth GS77 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Stealth 18 AI Studio and Stealth GS77, two laptops by MSI. MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio was introduced to market in January 2024 and MSI Stealth GS77 was launched in January 2022. As you can see, Stealth GS77 is 2 years older than Stealth 18 AI Studio. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Stealth 18 AI Studio and Stealth GS77 are members of MSI's Stealth series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

MSI Stealth Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
MSI Stealth A16 AI+	September 2024	16.0"	355.8 x 259.7 x 19.95 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio	January 2024	18.0"	399.99 x 289.67 x 19.9-23.99 mm	2.79 kg (6.15 lbs)
MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio	January 2024	14.0"	315.6 x 246.25 x 19.9-21.8 mm	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio	January 2024	16.0"	355.8 x 259.7 x 19.95 mm	1.99 kg (4.39 lbs)
MSI Stealth 16 Studio	January 2023	16.0"	355.8 x 259.7 x 19.95 mm	1.99 kg (4.39 lbs)
MSI Stealth 15	January 2023	15.6"	358.3 x 247.9 x 19.9 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
MSI Stealth 14 Studio	January 2023	14.0"	315 x 246 x 19 mm	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
MSI Stealth 17 Studio	January 2023	17.3"	397.6 x 283.5 x 20.1-20.8 mm	2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and MSI Stealth GS77 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
18.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
399.99 x 289.67 x 19.9-23.99 mm (15.75 x 11.4 x 0.78-0.94 inches)
Weight: 2.79 kg (6.15 lbs)

MSI Stealth GS77 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 12700H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
397.6 x 283.5 x 20.1-20.8 mm (15.65 x 11.16 x 0.79-0.82 inches)
Weight: 2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Stealth 18 AI Studio and Stealth GS77 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio over MSI Stealth GS77

Weight	2.79 kg vs 2.80 kg	0.0099999999999998 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.1% vs ~73.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.1 mm vs 7.3 mm	1.2 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	18 inches vs 17.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	16.8 TFLOPS vs 14.4 TFLOPS	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	96 GB vs 64 GB	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	Easy login with fingerprint
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose MSI Stealth GS77 over MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio

Refresh Rate	360 Hz vs 165 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	127 ppi vs 126 ppi	More pixels per inch

Common Strengths of MSI Stealth GS77 and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio

Launch Dates	January 2024 vs January 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of MSI Stealth GS77 and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio vs MSI Stealth GS77: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and the MSI Stealth GS77.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.79 kg (6.15 lbs)	2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)
Surface Area	1159 cm2 (179.6 inches2)	1127 cm2 (174.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.1%	~73.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.1 mm	~7.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.16 kg/inch	0.16 kg/inch
	0.352 lbs/inch	0.352 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black

Comparison of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and the MSI Stealth GS77 External Dimensions

Weight

Stealth 18 AI Studio weighs 2.79 kg (6.15 lbs), whereas the Stealth GS77 weighs 2.8 kg (6.17 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 2.79 kg

MSI Stealth GS77 2.80 kg

Min 1.29 kg

Average 2.74 kg

Max 4.23 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 23.99 mm

MSI Stealth GS77 20.10 mm

Min 8.60 mm

Average 24.26 mm

Max 38.00 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is 0.16 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the MSI Stealth GS77 is 0.16 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio vs MSI Stealth GS77: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 9 185H	Intel Core i7 12700H Intel Core i9 12900H
Base Frequency	3.9 GHz	2.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.1 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (8-	14
Number of Threads	22	20
L3 Cache	24 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (8-Cores)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	10 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	2055	1800
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	18640	16309

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and MSI Stealth GS77.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12700H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	1545 MHz	1110 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1890 MHz	1560 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	115 W	115 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS	15.97 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	256 bit
Memory Speed	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	3072	5120
TMUs	96	160
ROPs	48	80

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a FLOPS value of 16.8 TFLOPS whereas the MSI Stealth GS77 ' has a FLOPS value of 14.4 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB 96GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	96 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Stealth 18 AI Studio and the Stealth GS77, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio	MSI Stealth GS77
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	99.9 Wh	99.9 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right, Bottom	Bottom
Charge Power	280 W	240 W

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 100 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 100 Wh

MSI Stealth GS77 100 Wh

Min 37.00 Wh

Average 76.88 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Stealth 18 AI Studio provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Stealth GS77's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio vs MSI Stealth GS77: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and MSI Stealth GS77 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Stealth 18 AI Studio has a display size of 18.0".On the other hand, Stealth GS77 has a smaller 17.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Stealth 18 AI Studio is 939cm² / 146inch² whereas the Stealth GS77's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Stealth GS77 features a higher pixel density with 127 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 126 ppi

MSI Stealth GS77 127 ppi

Min 106 PPI

Average 141 PPI

Max 266.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Stealth GS77 offers a higher refresh rate of 360 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio vs MSI Stealth GS77 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Stealth 18 AI Studio features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Stealth GS77 (v6E).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Stealth 18 AI Studio and Stealth GS77 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Stealth 18 AI Studio and Stealth GS77 have USB Type-C ports. Stealth 18 AI Studio has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Stealth GS77 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Stealth 18 AI Studio and Stealth GS77 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Stealth 18 AI Studio and Stealth GS77 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Stealth 18 AI Studio and Stealth GS77 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Stealth 18 AI Studio and Stealth GS77 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes