MSI Stealth 16 AI Plus Review: Gaming Laptop That Actually Looks Professional [2025]

There's a problem with gaming laptops. They scream "gaming." RGB lighting, aggressive angles, giant dragons plastered across the lid, RGB everywhere else. Walk into a coffee shop with most gaming laptops and people assume you're there to stream, not work.

MSI's new Stealth 16 AI Plus tries to fix that. And honestly? It might actually pull it off.

This isn't a typical gaming laptop review. The Stealth 16 sits at this weird, brilliant intersection between a gaming machine and a creator's workstation. It's got the performance chops for gaming (RTX 5060 to 5090 options), but it's designed to look like something you'd bring to a client meeting. The 19.9mm chassis, minimal branding, and professional aesthetic make it feel like a MacBook Pro that accidentally got a graphics card, as noted by PCMag.

I spent time with the laptop at CES 2026, and the thing that surprised me most wasn't the specs. It was how complete the package felt. Dual DDR5 RAM slots, dual M.2 SSD slots, Ethernet, a 240 Hz OLED display (in most regions), and a battery that won't leave you searching for outlets every four hours. This is a laptop that seems designed for actual humans who want actual features, as highlighted in Tom's Guide.

Let's break down what MSI's actually done here, why it matters, and whether the $2,099 starting price makes sense for what you're getting.

The Design Philosophy That Actually Works

MSI made a deliberate choice: prioritize subtlety over aggression. The old Stealth had that oversized dragon logo front and center. The new one? Tucked into the corner, small and understated. It's the kind of detail that shouldn't matter, but somehow it changes everything, as discussed in The Verge.

The chassis is milled aluminum with a dark finish that doesn't attract fingerprints like glass surfaces do. The keyboard area is spacious without feeling cramped, and the trackpad is significantly larger than competitors in this category. We're talking Apple-sized trackpad territory here, which matters if you're going to actually use this machine for work instead of just gaming.

Thickness is 19.9mm at the widest point. That's thinner than most premium gaming laptops and competitive with creator-focused machines. The weight sits around 4.8 to 5.2 pounds depending on configuration, which is respectable for a 16-inch display. You'll feel it in a backpack after a few hours, but it's not the brick you'd expect from a machine with RTX 5090 internals.

The port selection is intelligent. You get Thunderbolt 4, USB-C with power delivery, standard USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, and yes, actual Ethernet. That Ethernet connection is the unsung hero here. Wired networks are still faster and more stable than Wi-Fi 7, especially in crowded environments. For creators doing large file transfers or gaming in cafes with spotty Wi-Fi, it's genuinely useful.

The four-zone RGB lighting deserves a mention because MSI actually let you turn it off completely. Radical concept, right? If you want the stealthy aesthetic, kill the RGB. If you want to customize your vibe, you've got options.

The Razer Blade 16 is the most expensive option, costing

Display Specifications and What They Mean in Practice

The star specification is the 240 Hz OLED display. This is a big deal, and it's worth understanding why.

OLED technology has transformed laptop displays over the past two years. Each pixel generates its own light, so blacks are actually black (not dark gray like IPS), contrast ratios hit the stratosphere, and colors appear more vibrant without looking oversaturated. The Stealth's 16-inch panel hits 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, which matters for video editors and graphic designers, as noted by Business Insider.

The 240 Hz refresh rate is where gaming comes in. For competitive gaming, frame rates matter. A 240 Hz panel means your mouse movements feel responsive, opponent movements appear smoother, and everything flows better. The jump from 144 Hz to 240 Hz is noticeable in fast-paced games—shooters especially. You see player models tracking more smoothly, and your aim feels tighter.

Here's the catch: some global regions launch with an IPS option instead of OLED. There's nothing wrong with IPS, but you lose the color accuracy and contrast. IPS sits in the middle ground—better than TN panels, not as vibrant as OLED. For gaming? IPS is totally fine. For color grading? You'll want that OLED.

Brightness peaks at 500 nits in HDR mode and 400 nits in SDR, which is plenty for indoor use and outdoor work in shade. Direct sunlight is where laptops struggle regardless, but the Stealth handles typical working environments without issues.

The resolution is 2560x1600, which on a 16-inch panel feels balanced. Enough real estate for multitasking without making UI elements comically small at default scaling. Text is crisp, games render without obvious pixelation, and you've got room for two full windows side by side.

Processor and GPU Configuration Deep Dive

The Stealth ships with Intel Panther Lake processors. These are the newer mobile CPUs that Intel announced for 2025, and they're a meaningful step up from the previous generation. Panther Lake brings better performance per watt, improved AI acceleration (more on that below), and architectural improvements that translate to real-world speed increases, as detailed in PCMag.

Think of Panther Lake as Intel's answer to efficiency. Gaming laptops used to run hot and loud because older chips needed high power to deliver performance. Panther Lake reduces that gap—you get better performance with less power draw, which means quieter operation and longer battery life.

The GPU options are where the gaming credentials shine. You can configure this with RTX 5060, 5070 Ti, 5080, or 5090. For context:

RTX 5060 (entry config, $2,099) handles gaming at 1440p high settings in modern AAA titles. You're hitting 80-100fps in demanding games, 120+ in esports titles. It's enough for serious gaming without the premium price tag.

RTX 5070 Ti and 5080 are the sweet spots for content creators who also game. Video rendering is faster, AI image generation is snappier, and you maintain excellent gaming performance.

RTX 5090 is overkill for this chassis. The GPUs are throttled to 100W maximum, which means the 5090 never reaches its full potential. This is intentional—MSI prioritized thermals and design over absolute performance. You get maybe 70% of 5090 performance in this form factor, which is still incredibly fast, but you're paying premium prices for hardware that can't fully deliver.

Here's what matters: all these GPUs are thermal-throttled in this thin chassis. The 100W cap keeps temperatures reasonable and noise low. For gaming, the 5060 or 5070 Ti gives you the best performance-to-thermals ratio. For creation work, the 5080 adds meaningful speed without pushing the thermals.

The RTX 5070 Ti provides full performance potential at a standard cost, while the RTX 5090 is thermally throttled, offering only 70% performance at 150% of the price. The RTX 5080 offers a balance for creative work.

Memory, Storage, and Upgrade Potential

This is where the Stealth separates itself from competitors. The laptop comes with two DDR5 RAM slots that are user-accessible. You can upgrade your memory after purchase, which means you're not locked into MSI's choices.

Base configuration ships with 32GB DDR5 (probably 16GB x 2), which is solid for gaming and creation work. You can bump to 48GB or 64GB if you're running memory-intensive workflows like 3D rendering or multiple virtual machines.

Storage has two M.2 slots, both PCIe Gen 4 x 4. That's fast storage (reading at 4,000+ MB/s), which matters for transferring large video files or loading huge game assets. You can mix and match drives—maybe a fast 1TB for active projects and a larger secondary drive for archives.

The battery is 90 Wh (smaller than the previous Stealth's 99 Wh), but the efficiency improvements from Panther Lake mean real-world battery life hasn't suffered much. In testing from other reviewers, expect 6-8 hours of productivity work, 4-5 hours of gaming before needing to plug in.

Speakers are stereo with reasonable output—not MacBook-level quality, but better than most gaming laptops. If you're working in cafes or doing content creation with audio monitoring, you'll still want external speakers or headphones, but the built-in speakers won't embarrass you.

The AI Angle and What It Actually Means

The "AI Plus" in the name refers to integrated AI acceleration hardware built into Panther Lake. This isn't marketing fluff. The processors include dedicated neural processing units that handle AI workloads without bogging down the main CPU.

What does this mean in practice? A few things:

Image and video processing gets faster. Upscaling software, AI-powered editing tools, and content generation software can offload work to these AI accelerators. A 3-minute video that takes 30 minutes to process might take 15 with proper AI acceleration.

Local AI inference becomes viable. You can run large language models locally on this laptop—think the open-source equivalent of ChatGPT—without needing cloud services. Privacy stays on your machine.

Software optimization gets better over time. As developers build AI support into Adobe Creative Suite, Da Vinci Resolve, and other pro software, the Stealth will automatically get faster without hardware changes.

The realistic take: this isn't revolutionary yet. Most software hasn't optimized for these accelerators. But in 12-18 months? Expect meaningful speed improvements in creative work.

Thermals, Noise, and Real-World Performance

Thin gaming laptops face a trade-off: performance vs. thermals. The Stealth chooses thermals and noise control over absolute performance. That 100W GPU cap is deliberate.

Under sustained gaming load, expect the chassis to warm up—maybe 45-50°C on the wrist rest area. That's warm enough to notice but not hot enough to be uncomfortable. The underside gets warmer, hitting 60-65°C in extended gaming sessions.

Fan noise is reasonable. You'll hear them, but it's not the jet engine scream you get from some gaming laptops. MSI tuned the fan curves aggressively for efficiency. It's a trade-off: slightly higher thermals in exchange for not blowing your eardrums out.

Performance is solid. In testing scenarios, the RTX 5060 configuration hits 80-100fps at 1440p high settings in demanding games. Esports titles (CS2, Valorant, Fortnite) run 120+ fps easily. Streaming while gaming is possible without massive performance drops.

For creative work, you're getting real benefits. Video rendering is 30-40% faster than the previous Stealth generation, thanks to Panther Lake improvements and the RTX GPU.

RTX 5060 and 5070 Ti offer the best balance of gaming performance and efficiency in the Stealth. The RTX 5090, while powerful, is limited by thermal constraints, offering only 70% of its potential performance. Estimated data.

Keyboard, Trackpad, and Input Experience

MSI nailed the keyboard feel. It's mechanical with decent travel (around 1.3mm), not too clicky, and responsive. Typing for long stretches doesn't feel fatiguing. The layout is standard, which matters because you're not hunting for keys.

The trackpad is impressive—actually large enough to use comfortably. Most gaming laptops sacrifice trackpad space to make room for side vents or other components. The Stealth gives you a trackpad that's actually usable, more like what you'd expect from a premium ultrabook.

Accuracy is good. Multi-touch gestures work smoothly, pinch-to-zoom feels natural, and the glass surface has enough friction that you're not accidentally triggering things.

Port Connectivity and External Expansion

Let's count the actual ports on the Stealth:

• 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C standard, 40 Gbps bandwidth, power delivery)
• 2x USB-A 5 Gbps (for old peripherals)
• 1x HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K output, though 4K@120 Hz is the practical limit)
• 1x Ethernet (1 Gbps wired network, faster than Wi-Fi in most scenarios)
• 1x SD card reader (UHS-II, useful for photographers)
• 1x 3.5mm audio jack (headphones/microphone)

This is comprehensive. You're not buying dongles for everything. The Thunderbolt 4 ports support external GPUs if you really want to go crazy, and they'll charge the laptop at full speed.

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) is included, which is faster than Wi-Fi 6E found in most laptops. Real-world Wi-Fi 7 speeds are 2-3x faster than Wi-Fi 6, which matters if you're uploading/downloading large files wirelessly.

Price Analysis and Value Proposition

The $2,099 starting price is for the RTX 5060 configuration. That's competitive with other 16-inch gaming laptops at similar specs.

Here's what you're actually paying for:

• Premium design and build quality (aluminum chassis, thin form factor)
• 240 Hz OLED display (most gaming laptops stop at 165 Hz or use IPS)
• Panther Lake processor (newer than what competitors are offering)
• Comprehensive port selection and upgradeable RAM/storage
• Professional aesthetic instead of gaming laptop aggressiveness

The comparison points:

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is the direct competitor. Similar form factor, similar specs, similar price. Asus has been doing this longer though, so software and driver support is more mature.

Razer Blade 16 is lighter and more premium-feeling, but you're paying $500+ more for the name and form factor.

Dell XPS 16 with RTX is positioned as a creator machine first, gaming machine second. Better for creators, similar performance for gaming.

The Stealth occupies a sweet spot. It's not the cheapest option, but you're getting good value for the package—design, performance, port selection, and that gorgeous display.

The MSI Stealth 16 AI Plus excels in design and display quality, offering a balanced package for professionals and gamers. Estimated data based on product description.

Display Quality Under Real Conditions

I want to revisit the display because it's genuinely the best part of this laptop.

The 240 Hz OLED is legitimately beautiful. Colors are vibrant without looking processed. Black levels are true black—text on dark backgrounds appears to float. Viewing angles are wide; you can tilt the laptop and content stays visible without color shifts.

For gaming, the refresh rate is noticeable immediately. Scrolling feels buttery, mouse movement appears fluid, and fast-paced games feel responsive. Coming from a 165 Hz display, 240 Hz feels like an upgrade.

For creative work, the color accuracy matters. If you're editing video or color-grading photos, the OLED's 100% DCI-P3 gamut means what you see is what you get. Export to other displays and colors match (within normal tolerance). Some creators prefer OLED specifically for this reason.

Battery impact is real. That 240 Hz refresh rate pulls more power than 144 Hz would. The 90 Wh battery reflects this. You're trading some battery life for display quality. It's the right trade-off, in my opinion.

Software, Bloatware, and User Experience

MSI ships the Stealth with Windows 11 and minimal bloatware. That's changed from previous generations where you'd spend 30 minutes uninstalling junk.

MSI's control software (Dragon Center) is actually useful. It manages thermals, lighting, power profiles, and fan curves. You don't need to use it, but it exists if you want fine control. It's not invasive, and you can disable it entirely without losing functionality.

Driver updates are handled through Windows Update and MSI's software center. Nvidia drivers update independently. This means you're getting security patches and performance improvements regularly without having to hunt for them.

The experience is closer to what you'd get with a Dell or Asus than older MSI laptops. It feels like MSI finally got serious about the software side of things.

Competitive Landscape and Alternatives

The gaming laptop market in early 2025 is crowded. Let's talk about the real alternatives to the Stealth:

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is probably the closest competitor. It's been refined over multiple generations, has exceptional build quality, and comes with even better thermals in some configs. It costs about the same, maybe $100-200 more. If you need proven reliability and don't care about the MSI brand, the Asus might be the safer choice.

Razer Blade 16 is slimmer and has a smaller bezels, making the overall package feel more premium. It costs $400+ more for similar specs. If you value thinness above all else, the Razer is worth considering. For everyone else, the Stealth is the better value.

Dell XPS 16 with RTX 5090 is positioned as a creator laptop first. It has better color accuracy out of the box and slightly better keyboard feel. It's also $300+ more expensive. If you're doing serious creative work, the Dell might be worth it. For gaming, the Stealth is the play.

Lenovo Legion Pro line offers good value, though the aesthetic is more "aggressive gaming" than the Stealth. If you don't care about design, Lenovo's pricing is aggressive and quality is solid.

The Stealth slots into a niche: gaming performance with a professional appearance. If that's what you want, nothing else hits exactly the same notes.

The MSI Stealth 16 AI Plus offers a thinner chassis, higher display refresh rate, and longer battery life compared to typical gaming laptops, justifying its higher starting price. Estimated data for typical gaming laptops.

Real-World Usage Scenarios

Let me paint some scenarios where the Stealth shines:

Coffee shop work with occasional gaming: The Stealth is genuinely good at this. The professional design means you don't feel self-conscious, the keyboard and trackpad are excellent for writing, and the battery lasts long enough for a morning work session. Bring your charger for gaming in the afternoon.

Content creation with gaming breaks: Video editors and graphic designers can use this laptop seriously. The RTX 5080 or 5090 config accelerates rendering, the display is color-accurate, and the RAM/storage upgrades mean you can scale to bigger projects. Pop in a game in the evening, and the machine handles it perfectly.

Competitive esports while traveling: The slim form factor and light weight make this portable enough for LANs or tournaments. The 240 Hz display gives you an edge in competitive games. The thermals are controlled, so you're not overheating under tournament lighting.

Hybrid professional who games seriously: This is the target audience. Someone who does work in the morning, needs the laptop to look professional, but wants to play games seriously in the evening. The Stealth doesn't compromise on either.

Streamers and content creators: The integrated AI acceleration helps with streaming overlays, chat bots, and content processing. The Ethernet port means reliable internet for streaming. The performance handles concurrent encoding.

The Thermals Story Worth Understanding

Thermals are where thin gaming laptops typically stumble. MSI made a decision: keep the laptop cool and quiet, not hot and loud.

The 100W GPU power limit ensures the RTX chips never thermally throttle. Under sustained load, the GPU maintains performance. The CPU has more thermal headroom due to Panther Lake's efficiency.

Fan curves are tuned to kick in gradually. At 25% load, you might not hear them at all. At 50% load, there's gentle noise. At 100% gaming load, the fans are audible but not obnoxiously loud.

This is the right trade-off for the target market. Gamers want performance, but professionals want quiet operation. The Stealth compromises intelligently.

Chiller pads under the laptop reduce thermals by 5-10°C compared to unpadded surfaces. If you're gaming on your lap, a laptop stand is highly recommended. Most gamers figured this out years ago, but it's worth mentioning.

Long-Term Durability Considerations

MSI has a reputation for solid build quality. The Stealth uses aluminum chassis, which is durable. The keyboard mechanisms are proven across years of product iterations. The cooling system is conservative, which means fewer components will fail from thermal stress.

Repairability is decent for a modern thin laptop. RAM and storage are user-upgradeable, which is huge. The battery is replaceable, though you'll need to open the chassis. Keyboard replacement requires disassembly but is possible.

Software longevity depends on Windows support. You're getting at least 5 years of driver updates from Nvidia and Microsoft. After that, older games might have compatibility issues, but the hardware will still be capable.

Warranty coverage is standard (1-2 years depending on region). MSI's support is mixed—some regions have excellent service, others are spotty. Check local availability before committing.

The Verdict

The MSI Stealth 16 AI Plus is a genuinely good laptop. It's not perfect—no laptop is—but it solves a real problem that existing gaming laptops ignore: professional aesthetics paired with gaming performance.

If you want a laptop that looks good in a boardroom but crushes games in your downtime, this is the machine. The display is exceptional, the thermals are well-tuned, the build quality is solid, and the price is fair for what you're getting.

The RTX 5060 configuration at $2,099 offers excellent gaming performance and is the value sweet spot. The RTX 5070 Ti or 5080 configs are worthwhile if you do creative work. Skip the 5090—the thermals don't support full performance.

Compare it directly to the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 and Razer Blade 16. Those are the real alternatives. But if the Stealth's aesthetic appeals to you, it's legitimately the best gaming laptop that doesn't look like a gaming laptop.

FAQ

What makes the MSI Stealth 16 different from other gaming laptops?

The Stealth 16 AI Plus prioritizes professional aesthetics over aggressive gaming branding. The dragon logo is tucked into the corner instead of dominating the lid, the aluminum chassis is thin and sleek, and the minimal lighting keeps things subtle. It's designed to look like a premium creator's laptop that happens to have gaming performance, rather than a gaming laptop pretending to be professional.

Is the 240 Hz OLED display worth the extra power consumption?

Yes, especially if you game regularly or do color-critical work. The 240 Hz refresh rate is immediately noticeable in gaming—movement feels smoother and mouse tracking feels tighter. The OLED technology delivers true blacks and exceptional color accuracy for video editors and photographers. The power trade-off means shorter battery life (maybe 30-45 minutes less than IPS), but if you're gaming seriously or doing creative work, the display quality justifies the battery impact.

Should I buy the RTX 5090 configuration or stick with RTX 5070 Ti?

Stick with the 5070 Ti or 5080. The RTX 5090 is thermally throttled to 100W in this thin chassis, which means you only get about 70% of its full performance potential while paying 150% of the price. The 5070 Ti gives you excellent gaming performance without paying a premium for throttled hardware. The 5080 is worthwhile if you do serious creative work that benefits from GPU acceleration, but most gamers won't notice the difference between 5070 Ti and 5080 performance.

How long will the battery last for gaming and work?

For productivity work and light use, expect 6-8 hours before needing to charge. For gaming, battery life drops to 4-5 hours depending on game intensity and display settings (240 Hz uses more power than 144 Hz would). The battery is smaller than previous Stealth models (90 Wh vs 99 Wh), but Panther Lake's efficiency improvements mean real-world runtime hasn't suffered. Plan to carry the charger for longer gaming sessions.

Can I upgrade the RAM and storage after purchase?

Yes, both RAM and storage are user-upgradeable, which is rare in thin gaming laptops. The laptop has two DDR5 RAM slots and two M.2 SSD slots. You can upgrade to 64GB of RAM or add secondary storage without opening a warranty seal (unlike soldered designs). This is one of the Stealth's best features because you're not locked into MSI's initial configuration choices.

How does the AI Plus feature benefit real-world performance?

The AI Plus refers to dedicated neural processing units in the Panther Lake processor that accelerates AI workloads. Today, the real-world benefit is modest because software hasn't fully optimized for these accelerators. But in 2026-2027, as Adobe Creative Suite, Da Vinci Resolve, and AI editing software integrate support, you'll see meaningful speedups in video rendering and image processing without upgrading hardware. It's future-proofing, not a selling point today.

How does the Stealth 16 compare to the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16?

They're very similar laptops at similar prices. The Asus has been refined over more iterations and has slightly better thermals in some configs. The Stealth has a more professional appearance and the OLED display option is standard. Both are excellent. If brand reliability and proven longevity matter most, the Asus is the safer choice. If design and display quality are your priorities, the Stealth wins. Neither is a wrong choice—it comes down to personal preference.

Is the Ethernet port actually useful on a gaming laptop?

Yes, significantly. Wired internet is 2-3x more stable than Wi-Fi and adds 10-20ms less latency. For competitive gaming, streaming, or uploading large files, Ethernet makes a real difference. Most gaming laptops dropped Ethernet to save a few millimeters. MSI keeping it is a smart move that shows they're thinking about real user needs, not just spec sheet numbers.

What's the thermal situation under sustained gaming load?

Thermals are controlled and deliberate. The GPU is capped at 100W to prevent thermal throttling and keep noise manageable. The chassis warms to 45-50°C on the wrist rest (warm but not uncomfortable), and the underside reaches 60-65°C. Fan noise is present but reasonable—not the jet engine scream of some gaming laptops. This is an intentional compromise: slightly higher thermals in exchange for quiet operation and sustained performance.

Should I choose the OLED display if my region offers IPS as an option?

Get the OLED if you game regularly or do creative work. The OLED delivers true blacks, exceptional contrast, and accurate colors. If you're strictly gaming and color accuracy doesn't matter, IPS is fine and slightly more power-efficient. But most people using this laptop for 3-5 years would regret choosing IPS when OLED was available. The difference in experience is larger than the price difference.

Conclusion

The MSI Stealth 16 AI Plus represents a maturity shift in gaming laptop design. It's no longer a question of whether gaming laptops can look professional—they clearly can. Now the question is whether you want the performance advantages that come with the gaming hardware.

This laptop succeeds because it doesn't pretend to be something it's not. It's a gaming laptop with RTX graphics and Panther Lake performance, but it's dressed in clothes that won't embarrass you in professional settings. The design choices are intentional—the dragon logo gets a tiny corner because MSI understands their audience has grown up.

The 240 Hz OLED display is genuinely one of the best laptop screens available today. The thermals are well-tuned for the thin form factor. The ports are comprehensive. The build quality is solid. The upgradeable RAM and storage mean you're not paying MSI's premium for 32GB of RAM you could add yourself.

At $2,099 for the RTX 5060 configuration, you're looking at fair pricing for what you get. It's not the cheapest 16-inch gaming laptop on the market, but you're getting a package that genuinely balances gaming performance with professional aesthetics in a way competitors only pretend to.

The main risk is that MSI hasn't shipped this design yet. Once production units hit customer hands in March 2026, we'll see if the thermal management holds up, if the OLED panel proves durable, and if MSI's support infrastructure can handle demand. The prototype units I tested showed promise, but real-world usage always reveals quirks.

Buy this if you want a gaming laptop that doesn't scream "gaming." Buy this if you do creative work and want gaming as a bonus. Buy this if thin form factor and design matter as much as raw performance.

Skip it if you absolutely must have the smallest possible footprint—the Razer Blade is marginally thinner. Skip it if you want the cheapest gaming laptop available—Lenovo offers better value at lower price points. Skip the RTX 5090 configuration specifically, because the thermals don't support it in this chassis.

For the target audience—professionals who game seriously, creators who want occasional entertainment, anyone who's tired of carrying something that looks like a spaceship—the Stealth 16 AI Plus is legitimately the best option on the market right now.

The dragon logo got out of the way, and something better took its place.

Key Takeaways

• MSI Stealth 16 AI Plus ditches aggressive gaming aesthetics for professional design while maintaining RTX graphics and Intel Panther Lake performance
• The 240Hz OLED display is exceptional for both gaming and creative work, delivering true blacks and DCI-P3 color accuracy
• Dual DDR5 RAM slots and dual M.2 SSD slots are user-upgradeable, giving you control over initial configuration costs
• The 100W GPU power limit is intentional: it prevents thermal throttling and keeps thermals/noise manageable in the thin chassis
• RTX 5070 Ti or 5080 configurations offer better value than the RTX 5090, which is thermally limited in this form factor
• Comprehensive port selection including Thunderbolt 4, Ethernet, and SD card reader eliminates need for dongles

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