MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio RTX 4060 (2024) vs MSI Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)
What Stealth 14 AI Studio RTX 4060 (2024) does better (11) and where Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) wins (14) — every spec side by side.
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4.8Graphics9.4
7.2Overall performance9.1
8.4Display6.9
8.0Memory & storage4.7
9.2Battery & portability4.8
9.2Features & cooling8.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Stealth 14 AI Studio RTX 4060 (2024)Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)
| Stealth 14 AI Studio RTX 4060 (2024) | Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 246.2 mm | 298 mm | −51.8 mm |
| Width | 315.6 mm | 380 mm | −64.4 mm |
| Thickness | 21.8 mm | 24 mm | −2.2 mm |
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 3 kg | −1.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Stealth 14 AI Studio RTX 4060 (2024) better than Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)96 GB vs 32 GB3×
- Weight1.7 kg vs 3 kg+76%
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- Refresh rate240 Hz vs 165 Hz+45%
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024): No
- IR camera (face login)Yes · Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024): No
- Thickness21.8 mm vs 24 mm+10%
- Pixel density216 ppi vs 133 ppi+62%
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
- RAM speed5,600 MHz vs 5,200 MHz+8%
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 1,000 GB+2%
Why is Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) better than Stealth 14 AI Studio RTX 4060 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)12.3 TFLOPS vs 37.6 TFLOPS3.1×
- GPU power (TGP)90 W vs 175 W+94%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light9,607 vs 21,6002.2×
- Video memory8 GB vs 32 GB4×
- GPU shader cores3,072 vs 7,4242.4×
- Battery capacity72 Wh vs 90 Wh+25%
- CPU cores16 vs 24+50%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- M.2 SSD slots1 vs 22×
- USB-A ports1 vs 22×
- SD card readerNo · Stealth 14 AI Studio RTX 4060 (2024): Yes
- USB-C ports2 vs 3+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 90 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,072 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 12.3 TFLOPS | 37.6 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 9,607 | 21,600 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 185H | Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 22 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 9 185H | Core i9-13980HX, Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 14,096 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,559 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,034 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 14″ | 17.3″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 216 ppi | 133 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | No | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 96 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,200 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 96 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 1 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 72 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 240 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 3 kg |
| Thickness | 21.8 mm | 24 mm |
| Width | 315.6 mm | 380 mm |
| Depth | 246.2 mm | 298 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Blue | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 3 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | No | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.2 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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