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MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio

RTX 4080 12GB · Core Ultra 9 185H · 32GB RAM · 18" UHD+ 120Hz
$2,999
C
51/100 overall
MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is a gaming laptop built around the Core Ultra 9 185H and RTX 4080 12GB, paired with 32GB RAM and a 18" UHD+ 120Hz display. It weighs 6.61 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 6 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~2.4 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 12 GB VRAM + 32 GB RAM means the system can runs ~13b llms locally. At $2,999, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 51/100 (tier C).

Specifications

BrandMSI
CategoryGaming
GPURTX 4080 12GB
CPUCore Ultra 9 185H
RAM32 GB
VRAM12 GB
Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
Weight6.61 lbs
Battery (claimed)6 hrs
Battery (realistic)~2.4 hrs
Price (USD)$2,999

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierC · 51/100
GPU score76/100
CPU score72/100
AI / LLM capability~16B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~13B LLMs locally
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