MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen Comparison

MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 $1,699	Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen $999	ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
Overview
Brand
MSI	Acer
Model
Creator M16 HX (C14VGG-291US) 2024	Nitro V ANV15-51-99DR (2024)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 4060 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB DDR5-5200MHz
32GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops \| 512GB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), IPS, 240Hz	15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), 144Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.20 kg or 4.85 lbs	2.4 kg or 5.29 lbs
Color
Black	Obsidian Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core i9-13900H
Intel Core i9 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	14 Cores (6 Performance + 8 Efficient)
Threads
32 Threads	20 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 5.4 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	45W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	15.6 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	144Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	45% NTSC
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	300 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	ComfyView, Narrow Bezel, Acer Color Intelligence
Response Time
	3ms
Aspect Ratio
	16:9
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, DLSS 3
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch
TGP
	140W
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy ≈ 11800
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5200MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 32GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	1 x M.2 slot and 1 x 2.5-inch SATA bay
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes, NitroSense Key
RGB Customization
Yes, via MSI Mystic Light	Yes, Single-Zone RGB
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	NitroSense Utility
Performance
Cooling Technology
MSI Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes	Dual Fan Cooling with Quad Exhaust and Liquid Metal
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	No (Limited to GPU Tuning)
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈14500 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈20500
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	57.5Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 5.5 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging Support
Power Adapter
330W	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX201)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.2
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Backlit Keyboard (Single-Zone RGB)
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Multi-Touch Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
Dynaudio Speakers 2W x 2 + 2W x 4 woofers	Dual Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD with Shutter	720p HD
Privacy Shutter
Yes	No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Plastic
Color Options
Black	Obsidian Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Mystic Light with panoramic aurora lighting	Yes, Single-Zone RGB Keyboard
Dimensions
36.2 x 26.5 x 2.2 cm	36.3 x 25.5 x 2.49 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Cooler Boost 5	Yes, with liquid metal and dual-fan architecture
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	NitroSense, DTS:X Ultra, Acer Care Center
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2024.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 or Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070:

Offers better RAM (32GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 16GB DDR5-5200MHz)
Offers better CPU (Intel Core i9-14900HX vs Intel Core i9-13900H)
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 144Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060)

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MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070

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