MSI has introduced its premium laptops, the Stealth 18 and Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport editions, in India. These devices, previously showcased at Computex 2024, combine performance and luxury.
The Stealth 18 boasts an 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Stealth 16 offers a 16-inch QHD+ OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate. Both models feature Intel Core Ultra 9 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs, ensuring top-tier performance for demanding tasks.
The Stealth 18 comes with a special package including accessories to enhance the premium experience. The detailed specifications of both the machines are listed below.
1. MSI Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport A1V specs:
The Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport A1V is a laptop featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 185H and runs on Windows 11 Home. The laptop features an OLED panel measuring 16 inches. It has QHD+ (2560 x 1600) with a 16:10 aspect ratio, a 240Hz refresh rate, and 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy.
Graphics are handled by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU with 8GB of GDDR6 memory. Storage includes 2 NVMe M.2 SSD slots via PCIe Gen4. The laptop supports up to 96GB of DDR5 memory across 2 slots.
The keyboard is a Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries. Audio features include 2 x 2W speakers and 4 x 2W woofers by Dynaudio, a 1 x audio combo jack, and Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer with Hi-Res Audio support.
USB ports include 1 x Thunderbolt 4 / DP/USB Type-C (with PD 3.1), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C/DP, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, and 1 x MicroSD Card Reader. Video output options are 1 x Thunderbolt 4 / DP/USB Type-C (with PD 3.1), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C/DP, and 1 x HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz).
For communication, it includes Intel Killer Ethernet E3100 (up to 2.5 GbE), Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750, and Bluetooth v5.4. The webcam is an IR FHD type capable of 30fps at 1080p, with HDR and 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR+). Security features include an IR Webcam/Fingerprint Reader, Firmware Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) 2.0, webcam shutter, and a Kensington Lock.
The laptop’s battery is a 4-Cell, Li-Polymer with 99.9Whr capacity, and it comes with a 240W adapter. Its dimensions are 355.8 mm (width) x 259.7 mm (depth) x 19.95 mm (height), and it weighs 1.99 kg.
2. MSI Stealth 18 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport specs:
The Stealth 18 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport laptop is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor (185H) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU with 12GB of GDDR6 memory.
The laptop boasts an 18-inch UHD+ display with a resolution of 3840 x 2400, a 16:10 aspect ratio, MiniLED technology, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It covers a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, is VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certified, and has an IPS-level panel. For storage, the Stealth 18 includes two NVMe M.2 SSD slots connected via PCIe Gen4. It has support for DDR5 memory with 2 slots, allowing for up to 96GB of RAM.
Like the Stealth 16, this model also has a Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries. Audio is delivered through a 2x2W speaker and 4x2W woofer system designed by Dynaudio, supported by Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer and Hi-Res Audio. Connectivity includes Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C/DP, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, SD Express Memory Card Reader, Intel Killer Ethernet E3100, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750, Bluetooth v5.4, and HDMI 2.1. The IR FHD webcam supports 30fps at 1080p with HDR and 3D noise reduction.
Security features include an IR webcam, fingerprint reader, firmware trusted platform module (fTPM), and a Kensington Lock. The laptop is powered by a 99.9Whr Li-Polymer battery and includes a 280W adapter. It measures 399.9 mm x 289.6 mm x 19.2-29.8 mm and weighs 2.89 kg.
3. Pricing & availability
The MSI Stealth series is priced starting at Rs. 3,19,990. Both models will be available for purchase in India starting August 8th at authorized MSI retailers. Internationally, the Stealth 18 Mercedes AMG Motorsport Edition is priced at approximately $3,900.
