MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7 Comparison

MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 $1,699	ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7 $1,299	ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 4070 and Ryzen AI 9
Overview
Brand
MSI	ASUS
Model
Creator M16 HX (C14VGG-291US) 2024	ROG Strix G15 G513RM-IS74 (2022)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 3060 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB DDR5-4800MHz
32GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), IPS, 240Hz	15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), 300Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.20 kg or 4.85 lbs	2.3 kg or 5.07 lbs
Color
Black	Eclipse Gray
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	8 Cores
Threads
32 Threads	16 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 4.7 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	20MB Total Cache
TDP
55W	45W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	15.6 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	300Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS-Level
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	300 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	Adaptive Sync, Anti-Glare
Response Time
	3ms
Aspect Ratio
	16:9
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	6GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 2.0
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch, ROG Boost
TGP
	140W (115W + 25W Dynamic Boost)
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy ≈ 8600
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 32GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Available M.2 slot
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes, with Macro Keys
RGB Customization
Yes, via MSI Mystic Light	Yes, Per-Key RGB via Aura Sync
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Armoury Crate with Scenario Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
MSI Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes	ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Arc Flow Fans
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	Yes, via Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Silent, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈11200 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈14500
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	90Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 7 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging (50% in 30 mins)
Power Adapter
330W	240W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
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 2.0b, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 1 x Headphone/Mic Combo Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard (Per-Key RGB)
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Multi-Gesture Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
Dynaudio Speakers 2W x 2 + 2W x 4 woofers	Smart Amp Technology Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3	Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD with Shutter	No built-in webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Not applicable
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Aluminum and Plastic
Color Options
Black	Eclipse Gray
RGB Lighting
Yes, Mystic Light with panoramic aurora lighting	Yes, Per-Key + UnderGlow Light Bar
Dimensions
36.2 x 26.5 x 2.2 cm	35.4 x 25.9 x 2.72 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Cooler Boost 5	Yes, with Liquid Metal on CPU
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	ROG Armoury Crate, MyASUS
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 240W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2022.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 or ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7?

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 DDR5-4800MHz)
Offers better CPU (Intel Core i9-14900HX vs AMD Ryzen 7 6800H)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060)

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7:

Offers better Refresh Rate (300Hz vs 240Hz)

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