ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,499	MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti $2,249	ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Empowered PC (MSI)
Model
ROG Strix G18 (2024)	Vector 16 HX AI Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5 5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB NVMe Gen4 M.2 SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD (2560 x 1600), 240Hz	16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, IPS, 100% DCI-P3
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
Weight
2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs	5.95 lbs (approx. 2.70 kg)
Color
Black	Not specified
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Ultra 7 255HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Ultra 7 255HX Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	20 Cores
Threads
32 Threads	Not specified
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	Not specified
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 5.2 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	Not specified
TDP
55W	Not specified
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	Not specified
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	Not specified
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync	Wide View Angle, Thin Bezels
Aspect Ratio
	16:10 (derived from resolution)
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
VRAM
12GB GDDR6	12GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes (implied by RTX series)
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes (implied by RTX series)
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	Power-Efficient Performance
TGP
	Not specified
Benchmark Scores
	Not specified
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Not specified
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB NVMe Gen4 M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Not specified
RAID Support
No	Not specified
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Anti-Ghost key
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync	Full-Sized Steel Series 24 zone RGB Keyboard
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Not specified
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Not specified
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate	Not specified
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Not specified
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	Not specified
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Not specified
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Not specified
Power Adapter
330W	Not specified
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	WiFi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 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	2 x USB-C
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Full-Sized Steel Series 24 zone RGB Keyboard with Anti-Ghost key
Key Travel
1.9mm	Not specified
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes (implied by Anti-Ghost key)
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Not specified
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	Not specified
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	Not specified
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Not specified
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	IR Full HD Webcam
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Not specified
Color Options
Black	Not specified
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow	Full-Sized Steel Series 24 zone RGB Keyboard
Dimensions
40.5 x 29.0 x 2.36 cm	14.05 x 11.18 x 1.12 inches
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Not specified
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Not specified
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization	Not specified
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Not specified
User Manual
Yes	Not specified
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes (3-Year Limited Hardware Warranty)
Additional Accessories
32GB USB Flash Drive	Not specified
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	Not specified
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen or MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti?

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Advantages of MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti:

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