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MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio: 16" 120Hz UHD+, Ultra 9-185H, RTX 4080, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD

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CDW has MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio Gaming Laptop (A1VHG-027US) for $1393.37 (reflected when signed in). Shipping cost will vary by location.

Note: On backorder but may still be purchased and ships when available.

Thanks to community member musashin for finding this deal.

Specs
  • Intel Core Ultra 9-185H Processor
  • 16" 3840x2400 120Hz IPS Display
  • 64GB (32GBx2) DDR5 5600MHz Memory
  • 1TB NVMe Gen4x4 SSD
  • GeForce RTX 4080 Graphics
  • SteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost Key
  • Intel Killer AX Wi-Fi 7
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Ports:
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

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CDW has MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio Gaming Laptop (A1VHG-027US) for $1393.37 (reflected when signed in). Shipping cost will vary by location.

Note: On backorder but may still be purchased and ships when available.

Thanks to community member musashin for finding this deal.

Specs
  • Intel Core Ultra 9-185H Processor
  • 16" 3840x2400 120Hz IPS Display
  • 64GB (32GBx2) DDR5 5600MHz Memory
  • 1TB NVMe Gen4x4 SSD
  • GeForce RTX 4080 Graphics
  • SteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost Key
  • Intel Killer AX Wi-Fi 7
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Ports:
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

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Written by johnny_miller | Staff

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Written by musashin

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It is a 1000-nits mini-LED HDR1000 display which outshines any gaming displays in even the highest end gaming laptops and 120Hz is still good for gaming.

This is a very good price for this productivity/light gaming laptop, probably the cheapest one by far.
Yes agreed, that's why I bought it and posted it! Thanks for clarifying how good a panel it is.

My understanding is that the 4080 at 105w which this is rated for does outperform a full watt 4070, but of course does fall behind the full power 4080. I'd say overall better than just light gaming.

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Jan 24, 2025
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bengob3t
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How do you get it down to $1393? It shows as $1452 for me. Is there any code?
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MerryLinen6456
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Quote from bengob3t :
How do you get it down to $1393? It shows as $1452 for me. Is there any code?
when check out, it will show 1393
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bengob3t
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Quote from MerryLinen6456 :
when check out, it will show 1393

Ty it really went down to $1393 when i checked out. But there' s also $33 shipping that i didnt expect it.
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Any idea when they might ship? Some comments online about CDW that said they told someone in the past (a few years ago) that their laptop wouldn't ship for 6 months.
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Quote from wahornsam :
Any idea when they might ship? Some comments online about CDW that said they told someone in the past (a few years ago) that their laptop wouldn't ship for 6 months.

I ordered mine on the 13th and it shipped yesterday. Not too bad for those that can wait a few days.
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Quote from scrapplejoe :
Looks good, not a 240 screen though

No, it's a 4k+ 120hz panel. Not ideal for gaming but still good, and then fully calibrated for things like photo work etc.
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Quote from musashin :
No, it's a 4k+ 120hz panel. Not ideal for gaming but still good, and then fully calibrated for things like photo work etc.
It is a 1000-nits mini-LED HDR1000 display which outshines any gaming displays in even the highest end gaming laptops and 120Hz is still good for gaming.

This is a very good price for this productivity/light gaming laptop, probably the cheapest one by far.
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I just returned a laptop w BSOD issues to Best Buy within the 15 day return window. I wonder how much of a hassle it would be to return to CDW if you have problems?

Upon return, I purchased this ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS G16 for $1100. I'm tempted to get this MSI instead???
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Quote from Suryasis :
It is a 1000-nits mini-LED HDR1000 display which outshines any gaming displays in even the highest end gaming laptops and 120Hz is still good for gaming.

This is a very good price for this productivity/light gaming laptop, probably the cheapest one by far.

Yes agreed, that's why I bought it and posted it! Thanks for clarifying how good a panel it is.

My understanding is that the 4080 at 105w which this is rated for does outperform a full watt 4070, but of course does fall behind the full power 4080. I'd say overall better than just light gaming.
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Quote from musashin :
Yes agreed, that's why I bought it and posted it! Thanks for clarifying how good a panel it is.

My understanding is that the 4080 at 105w which this is rated for does outperform a full watt 4070, but of course does fall behind the full power 4080. I'd say overall better than just light gaming.
damn. really? i might have to cancel my order then. I love the mini led 4k screen high peak brightness but i dont want a restricted 4080. Such a shame...
its because i already have an open box alienware r1 with 4080 gpu laptop from bestbuys. It was about 1400ish dollars after tax but sadly it still kinda smells like cigarettes since the dude that returned it smoked even after a deep clean.