Dell XPS 13 9350 vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Dell XPS 13 9350 scores 8.0 versus 7.8 for the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the cheaper option at $1,499. Choose based on the use cases below: the XPS 13 9350 leads overall, while the Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Dell XPS 13 9350 (Geekbench multi 14,100 vs 13,800).
- Longer battery: Dell XPS 13 9350 (15.2h vs 7.2h web).
- Lighter: Dell XPS 13 9350 (1.19 kg vs 1.99 kg).
- Display: IPS (Dell XPS 13 9350) vs OLED (MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025)).
- Cheaper: Dell XPS 13 9350 (saves about $1,500 CAD).
XPS 13 9350 vs Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Dell XPS 13 9350 is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 14,100 against 13,800 for the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025) — roughly 2% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025) averaged 122 FPS versus 18 FPS. The MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Dell XPS 13 9350 lasts longer away from a charger, running 15.2 hours in our web-browsing test versus 7.2 hours. The Dell XPS 13 9350 is also easier to carry at 1.19 kg versus 1.99 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Dell XPS 13 9350 uses a 13.4-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1200, 60Hz), while the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025) has a 16-inch OLED panel (2560 x 1600, 240Hz). The Dell XPS 13 9350 measured brighter at 478 nits, and covered 78% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Dell XPS 13 9350 is the cheaper option in Canada, about $1,500 less than the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025). Weighed against our test scores (8.0 vs 7.8 overall), the Dell XPS 13 9350 offers the better value for the money, while the Dell XPS 13 9350 is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Dell XPS 13 9350 review and MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the XPS 13 9350 and the Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | XPS 13 9350 | Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.0 ✓ | 7.8 |
| Price (CAD) | $1,499 ✓ | $2,999 |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (110W) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x | 32GB DDR5 ✓ |
| Storage | 512GB | 2000GB ✓ |
| Display | 13.4" IPS | 16" OLED |
| Brightness | 478 nits ✓ | 392 nits |
| Battery (web) | 15.2 h ✓ | 7.2 h |
| Weight | 1.19 kg ✓ | 1.99 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 14,100 ✓ | 13,800 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 18 fps | 122 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited (onsite available) | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Dell XPS 13 9350 scores 8.0 versus 7.8 for the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the cheaper option at $1,499. Choose based on the use cases below: the XPS 13 9350 leads overall, while the Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the XPS 13 9350 or the Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025)?
The Dell XPS 13 9350 scores 8.0 versus 7.8 for the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the cheaper option at $1,499. Choose based on the use cases below: the XPS 13 9350 leads overall, while the Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio (2025) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Dell XPS 13 9350 is the better choice for travel.
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