ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 $1,615	MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX $3,200	MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
Overview
Brand
ASUS	MSI
Model
ROG Strix G16 (G614JIR-AS94) 2024	Vector 16 HX AI
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 5080 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
16GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD	2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch ROG Nebula Display, 16:10 QHD, 240Hz	16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Pro
Weight
2.00 kg or 4.41 lbs	2.5 kg or 5.5 lbs
Color
Black	Core Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	16 Cores (8 Performance + 8 Efficient)
Threads
32 Threads	24 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 5.3 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	30MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	55W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	Anti-Glare, G-Sync Compatible
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	Resizable BAR, AI Tensor Cores
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD	2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Additional M.2 slot available	Additional M.2 slot available
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	No
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync	Per-Key RGB via SteelSeries GG
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate	Yes, via MSI Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	99.9Wh
Backup Time
Up to 8 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes)	Fast Charging
Power Adapter
330W	280W
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.3
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-Sync), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.7mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	2 x 2W Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	1080p FHD
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Aluminum and Plastic
Color Options
Black	Core Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow	Yes, Per-Key RGB Keyboard
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04 cm	35.8 x 26.7 x 2.3 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Cooler Boost 5 Technology
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization	Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 280W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
ROG Backpack, ROG Gladius III Mouse, Customizable Armor Cap	None specified
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2025.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 or MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX?

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

Advantages of MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX:

Offers better RAM (32GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 16GB DDR5-5600MHz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070)

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