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MSI - Stealth A16 AI+ - Copilot+PC- 16" 240Hz QHD+ OLED Ultra Thin Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen AI R9-365- 32GB -RTX 5080-1TB SSD - Core Black - Open Box starting at: $1739.99

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MSI - Stealth A16 AI+ - Copilot+PC- 16" 240Hz QHD+ OLED Ultra Thin Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen AI R9-365- 32GB -RTX 5080-1TB SSD - Core Black - Open Box

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MSI - Stealth A16 AI+ - Copilot+PC- 16" 240Hz QHD+ OLED Ultra Thin Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen AI R9-365- 32GB -RTX 5080-1TB SSD - Core Black - Open Box

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Jan 19, 2026 7:21 PM
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Elon69
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Jan 19, 2026 7:21 PM
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Is this a good machine ?
Jan 19, 2026 7:32 PM
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TalontdJan 19, 2026 7:32 PM
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Quote from Elon69 View quoted comment :
Is this a good machine ?
I'm only a single person with one specific experience, but I'll never buy an MSI stealth again due to the poor build quality.
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Jan 19, 2026 7:41 PM
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Elon69
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Jan 19, 2026 7:41 PM
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Quote from Talontd View quoted comment :
I'm only a single person with one specific experience, but I'll never buy an MSI stealth again due to the poor build quality.
Ok enough to scare me away. I need an RTX deal. Will keep looking
Jan 19, 2026 7:53 PM
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HossambkrJan 19, 2026 7:53 PM
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Please note that this laptop has an extremely underpowered GPU (105W) compared to something like a Lenovo legion (170W).
This is a thin and light with a great battery life though.
Jan 19, 2026 9:17 PM
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HonestClass409Jan 19, 2026 9:17 PM
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Quote from Elon69 View quoted comment :
Is this a good machine ?
sort of. it has a 105w tgp 5080 and some says the screen does not support 60hz, strange.
Jan 19, 2026 11:11 PM
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TinkeringTurtleJan 19, 2026 11:11 PM
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Quote from Talontd View quoted comment :
I'm only a single person with one specific experience, but I'll never buy an MSI stealth again due to the poor build quality.
Same. I had to repaste after only one year and replace fans every 2 years. Lost audiochip and a usb port too. Does still run though. 🤷
Jan 19, 2026 11:33 PM
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TalontdJan 19, 2026 11:33 PM
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Quote from TinkeringTurtle View quoted comment :
Same. I had to repaste after only one year and replace fans every 2 years. Lost audiochip and a usb port too. Does still run though. 🤷
For me:
- 3 batteries
- Repaste
- Both screen hinges
- Frame around screen (due to hinge tension too high)
- Touchpad
- Fans

I'm literally the only person who can open it (have to support both hinges with your thumbs), if anyone else were to try, they would crack the screen.

Currently dead, but it might just need a another new battery 🤷🏾 😮 💨
Last edited by Talontd January 19, 2026 at 03:35 PM.
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Jan 20, 2026 12:01 AM
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Elon69
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Quote from Talontd View quoted comment :
For me:
- 3 batteries
- Repaste
- Both screen hinges
- Frame around screen (due to hinge tension too high)
- Touchpad
- Fans

I'm literally the only person who can open it (have to support both hinges with your thumbs), if anyone else were to try, they would crack the screen.

Currently dead, but it might just need a another new battery 🤷🏾 😮 💨
lol this machine is only for the handy owners
Jan 20, 2026 12:37 AM
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TalontdJan 20, 2026 12:37 AM
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Quote from Elon69 View quoted comment :
lol this machine is only for the handy owners
100% 😂 I've built many desktop PC's, but this was the first laptop I ever took apart. The first time I was crazy nervous, but I ended up having so many problems that by the end I would just do it on my desk with a bunch of other stuff around because I was so used to it (fans, repaste, etc.).
Jan 20, 2026 6:18 AM
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FALJan 20, 2026 6:18 AM
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Quote from Elon69 View quoted comment :
Is this a good machine ?
not really , MSI is the nissan of laptops.

the hp oman 5080 and acer 5070 ti are better deals
Jan 20, 2026 7:28 AM
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TinkeringTurtleJan 20, 2026 7:28 AM
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Quote from Talontd View quoted comment :
For me:
- 3 batteries
- Repaste
- Both screen hinges
- Frame around screen (due to hinge tension too high)
- Touchpad
- Fans

I'm literally the only person who can open it (have to support both hinges with your thumbs), if anyone else were to try, they would crack the screen.

Currently dead, but it might just need a another new battery 🤷🏾 😮 💨
I haven't had a working battery in years. I didn't even bother after the second replacement didn't even make it 9 months.

The amount of screws and ribbon cables you have to remove just to get to the motherboard is nuts. Likewise, I was nervous the first time and by the third time pulling the motherboard, I could care less.
Jan 20, 2026 7:28 AM
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LickMySackJan 20, 2026 7:28 AM
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Quote from TinkeringTurtle View quoted comment :
Same. I had to repaste after only one year and replace fans every 2 years. Lost audiochip and a usb port too. Does still run though. 🤷
Lost two MSi laptops in six months. MSi wanted almost $3K to fix both laptops. Then the guy on the phone laughed about it and said maybe next time buy the high end laptops. I brought them to a local electronics shop in LA, guy fixed it one for $120. The other was completely cooked!
Jan 20, 2026 7:29 AM
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LickMySackJan 20, 2026 7:29 AM
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Quote from Elon69 View quoted comment :
Is this a good machine ?
Nah, build quality is subpar. I'd sooner buy a Legion or something from Asus
Jan 20, 2026 7:31 AM
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LickMySackJan 20, 2026 7:31 AM
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Quote from FAL View quoted comment :
not really , MSI is the nissan of laptops.the hp oman 5080 and acer 5070 ti are better deals
110% agree

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Jan 20, 2026 2:37 PM
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musashinJan 20, 2026 2:37 PM
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I have the previous iteration of this machine, 185h, 4080, 64gb, 4k panel. It's been great for me, good battery life when I need it, good power when I need it. No hinge issues or anything else. I'd buy it again. This seems like an OK deal, but I'd never pick anything 'fair' from Best Buy. Maybe Good, definitely would Excellent, but that becomes less of a deal close to $2k.

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